Comparative Arts & Letters: Art History– CFS Professorial Faculty

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a professorial faculty position in Comparative Arts & Letters, focusing on Art History. The role involves teaching General Education and program courses in Art History, Interdisciplinary Humanities, and Comparative Literature. As a ten-month annual contract, the position expects a teaching load of 6 courses distributed across the academic year, along with maintaining an active research and publishing profile, mentoring undergraduate and graduate research, and participating in faculty meetings and academic discussions. The position requires supporting the mission of Brigham Young University and its sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including supporting student faith and aligning with religious expectations.

Requirements

PhD in a humanistic field with evidence of interdisciplinary training or scholarly/teaching interests.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Candidates must demonstrate training or scholarly/teaching interests in Art History and/or Visual Culture Studies.
Evidence of an active research and publishing profile is expected.
Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

Teach General Education and program courses in one or more of our sections: Art History, Interdisciplinary Humanities, and Comparative Literature.
Maintain an active research and publishing profile.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate research.
Participate in faculty meetings and other academic discussions.
Support the mission of Brigham Young University.
Support student faith through obvious commitment to the religious expectations of the sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.