Assistant / Associate Professor of Art History and Director of the Art Gallery (Tenure Track)

Eastern Connecticut State University • Windham, CT

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About The Position

The Department of Art & Art History at Eastern Connecticut State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin Fall 2026. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarship, student advisement, and university and community service. ECSU is especially interested in faculty with demonstrated excellence in teaching in a liberal arts curriculum and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives. This position is split evenly between classroom teaching (and related duties) and directorship of Eastern's on-campus Art Gallery. We seek a faculty member with expertise in modern or contemporary art and a background in museums or galleries to join our vibrant, multidisciplinary department.

Requirements

• PhD in Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field (ABD candidates will be considered if they provide evidence of anticipated completion of degree by the date of appointment, July 2026).
• Ability to teach courses in modern art, contemporary art, and museum studies from a multicultural perspective.
• Active research agenda in Art History and/or Museum Studies.
• Professional experience in a gallery or museum environment.
• Record of contribution to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, scholarship and/or service.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership and/or curatorial experience in a gallery or museum environment.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience at the college/university level (or comparable experience as TA or adjunct).
• Record of publications, lectures, and/or curatorial projects.
• Active research agenda in global modern/contemporary art or Museum Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester or equivalent load credit activities such as Senior Project, Independent Study, or Internship advising.
• Contribute to teaching the global art history survey and develop and teach other courses in their area of expertise.
• Serve as director of Eastern's Art Gallery, maintaining an active exhibition program and engaging the campus and regional community.
• Prepare grant applications and cultivate donors in partnership with the Office of Alumni and Development.
• Manage the budget for acquisitions and events and supervise Gallery staff.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Eastern's public Liberal Arts community and mission of teaching, student advisement and mentoring, scholarly activity, service to the department and University, and professional development.

Benefits

• Paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals.
• Medical, dental, and prescription plans.
• Group life insurance.
• Retirement and retiree health care.
• Tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities.
• Voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts.
• Long and short term disability insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

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