Instructor of Art History

University of North Florida Alumni Association • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Art, Art History, & Design at the University of North Florida is hiring a 9-month, non-tenure-earning Instructor of Art History. The position has a 4/4 teaching load or its equivalent, along with service. The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate Art History curriculum by teaching introductory, survey, and upper-level courses, as determined by departmental needs and the candidate’s areas of expertise. The Instructor will engage students in critical thinking, visual analysis, historical research, and interpretation, and contribute to the continued development of the Art History curriculum.

The position reports to Department Chair Dr. Jenny Hager. Working hours vary, and the role has no supervisory responsibilities. The anticipated start date is August 2, 2027. The position is open until filled, with initial application review beginning January 5, 2027.

Applicants must submit an online application with a cover letter, CV, and teaching statement. The selected candidate must provide official transcripts documenting qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire. Applicants may be asked for additional documents based on their responses to Foreign Influence Review questions, including a passport (all pages, including blank pages) and Form DS-160 if ever submitted, or an explanation if not. The position requires a background check and may also require a credit check. The incumbent is designated a Responsible Employee under Title IX and must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse to the appropriate university Title IX official.

The Department offers comprehensive undergraduate programs and describes its learning environment as collaborative, valuing diverse perspectives, interdisciplinary engagement, experiential learning, and innovation in teaching and research. UNF states its commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment and to nondiscrimination and non-retaliation.

Requirements

• Hold a Master’s degree in Art History or a closely related discipline from an acceptable accredited institution by the employment start date.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate Art History courses.
• Evidence of effective teaching, student engagement, and student success.
• Ability to teach introductory and survey-level Art History courses.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Familiarity with online or technology-enhanced instruction.

Nice To Haves

• Earned Ph.D. in Art History or a closely related field.
• Specialization in Medieval and/or Renaissance art and visual culture.
• Ability to teach courses placing Medieval and/or Renaissance art in broader global, intercultural, or interdisciplinary contexts.
• Experience teaching a range of introductory, survey, and upper-level Art History courses.
• Evidence of scholarly research, publications, presentations, curatorial work, or other professional activity in Art History.
• Experience with curriculum development and innovative approaches to undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 load or its equivalent and perform service.
• Teach introductory, survey, and upper-level undergraduate Art History courses based on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise.
• Engage students in critical thinking, visual analysis, historical research, and interpretation.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Art History curriculum.
• Promptly report covered allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse in the role of a Title IX Responsible Employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level