Visiting Assistant Professor-Art & Art Education
About The Position
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a two-year Global Art History Teaching Postdoc in the Department of Art and Art Education with a joint appointment in the International Studies Program. We seek a candidate with outstanding potential to become an innovative teacher-scholar, whose research and educational experiences have prepared them to contribute to an interdisciplinary and inclusive global art history curriculum. The candidate’s area of research specialization is open; however, the candidate should be prepared to teach a global art history survey course covering 1400-present as well as an upper-level course on Global Modernisms. This position offers an exciting opportunity to build pedagogical skills while serving undergraduate students across multiple academic programs. The successful candidate will teach four courses each semester. In Fall 2026, for example, they will teach two sections of AAH 102: The World’s Art, 1400-present and two sections of a seminar, Global Modernisms, cross-listed between Art History and International Studies. In subsequent semesters, these core courses will be supplemented with courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Lower-level courses are capped at 32 students, and seminars are capped at 18 students. The position carries no expectations of service or advising so that the candidate may focus on teaching and on developing effective and engaging pedagogical strategies. In that regard, the candidate will be mentored by the Department chair and further supported by TCNJ’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Requirements
- Be an advanced ABD candidate or have obtained a Ph.D. in Art History or a closely related field within the last five years.
- Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Show evidence of ability to teach within a global art history curriculum through publications, conference presentations, dissertation research, teaching, or other educational experiences.
- Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments and mutual respect for students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).
Responsibilities
- Teach four courses each semester.
- Teach two sections of AAH 102: The World’s Art, 1400-present.
- Teach two sections of a seminar, Global Modernisms, cross-listed between Art History and International Studies.
- Supplement core courses with courses in the candidate’s area of specialization in subsequent semesters.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
- Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
- Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
- Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee affinity groups
- New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
- Access to extensive learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
