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. Essential Duties and 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.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree