Assistant/Associate Professor of Art History and Director of the Art Gallery

Eastern CT State University • Willimantic, CT

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About The Position

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant / Associate Professor of Art History and Director of the Art Gallery (Tenure Track) position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits. 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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees