Assistant/Associate Professor in Contemporary Art History (Chair of Excellence in Art History)

University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Department of Art and Design at the University of Memphis invites applications to a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Art History (the Dorothy Kayser Hohenberg Chair of Excellence in Art History). This position offers an opportunity to help shape and launch a proposed PhD program in Art History and Visual Studies. We seek a dynamic scholar whose research focus is contemporary art and material culture studies, complementing the expertise of faculty in a multi-disciplinary department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to developing a record of scholarly research and publishing within the field of Art History or Visual Culture Studies.

Requirements

• PhD in Art History or related field (degree in hand by Spring 2026)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/2 course load, including art history surveys as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in Modern and Contemporary Art
• Curriculum development, including the development of new courses within the candidate's area of specialization
• Academic advising
• Develop and sustain a record of scholarly research and publications
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree