Assistant Professor, Art History

Texas A&M University System • Kingsville, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Art, Communication, & Theater at Texas A&M University-Kingsville seek applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Art History for the start of the 2026 fall semester. Teaching duties include face-to-face and/or online art history courses at the undergraduate level and potential for developing seminar courses in the areas such as: Film, Print Media, Visual Studies; 19th and 20th Century Art, Contemporary European and Art of Latin America.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Art History from a regionally accredited institution or university.
• Applicant should be broadly trained art history generalist with the ability to teach beginning courses and specialized seminar courses.
• Have at least 18 graduate hours in the field in which the applicant will teach.
• Commitment to the University’s Vision to provide the highest levels of engagement in relevant and dynamic learning experiences that establish life-long success and multi-generational prosperity.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English

Nice To Haves

• Scholarly expertise in Modern/Contemporary Art fields evidenced by published articles on these topics; an emerging record of professional activity as evidenced by conference presentations in art history or a related field.
• At least two academic years of university level teaching experience in art history at the undergraduate level.
• Experience teaching seminar courses in the areas of: Film, Print Media, Visual Studies; 19th and 20th Century Art, Contemporary European and Art of Latin America.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate art history courses in support of the B.A. and B.F.A. studio art programs, as well as the general education and dual enrollment curriculum of the university
• Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction in asynchronous online course format with occasions for online office hours and/or Q&A sessions. Regular weekly interaction is expected in online courses.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to relate to undergraduate students, especially with non-art majors.
• Engage in the mentoring and encouragement of students in the classroom; integration of culturally responsible pedagogy.
• Ability to recruit and foster learning environments that support the needs of first generation and nontraditional students.
• Ideally, the candidate will be dynamic, collaborative with studio faculty, collegial, and willing to contribute to the mission of the Department, College, and University.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Dean.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree