Adjunct Professor of Art History
About The Position
Chatham University is accepting applications for an adjunct faculty position in Visual Art to teach ART231: Italian Renaissance Art: Creating the Modern West. The course meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:45 PM. It examines developments in Western art from the emergence of humanism around 1300 through 1550, with attention to artists of the Early Renaissance, including Ghiberti, Donatello, Masaccio, and Botticelli, and the High Renaissance, including Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. Chatham’s Visual Arts program introduces students to fundamental skills, processes, theory, and culture through art history and foundation classes, contemporary visual theory, and advanced studio practices such as ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, and printmaking. Chatham University states its commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and culturally vibrant campus that supports employee and student success and retention. The university is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.
Requirements
- Completion of a Ph.D. in Art History or a closely related field, or extensive work experience in the field.
- ABD Ph.D. candidates are encouraged to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching and mentoring at the college level.
- Experience working with or teaching diverse groups and students.
Responsibilities
- Teach ART231: Italian Renaissance Art: Creating the Modern West.
- Hold regular office hours and maintain professional communication with students.
- Consult and collaborate with other faculty to align with departmental teaching needs.
- Participate in departmental events and university trainings for adjunct faculty.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
