Assistant Professor of Art History
About The Position
Wesleyan University's Department of Art and Art History invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History beginning July 1, 2027. We seek an historian of pre-modern Islamic Art, working on periods before 1800. We welcome specialists in any subfield or geographic region, pursuing any methodological approach/es; special consideration will be given to scholars of South, Central, and/or West Asian art. Candidates from the fields of art and architectural history and archaeology are welcome to apply. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college; the teaching load is 2/2 on campus. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students, carrying out a program of research, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level. Wesleyan values both scholarship and teaching very highly, has a strong, widely varied undergraduate student body, and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits. Successful candidates will join a distinguished Art History Program which shares the university’s commitment to teaching and research. It is expected that candidates will maintain a robust scholarly practice, as a strong publishing record will be expected for promotion.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Art History or a related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor
- A complete application includes: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of current research, writing sample (such as a dissertation chapter or published article), and documentation of teaching interests and/or experience, including teaching statement and course syllabi as well as student evaluations if available.
- Applicants should describe how they will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community in the cover letter.
- Provide the email addresses of three referees from whom confidential letters of recommendation will be obtained.
Nice To Haves
- Specialists in any subfield or geographic region of pre-modern Islamic Art, working on periods before 1800
- Scholars of South, Central, and/or West Asian art
- Candidates from the fields of art and architectural history and archaeology
Responsibilities
- Advising and mentoring students
- Carrying out a program of research
- Participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level
- Maintain a robust scholarly practice
Benefits
- Generous sabbatical program
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive group insurance plans
- Wellness programs and incentives
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
