Category: academic

JOB: Mellon Prof @ University of Pittsburgh

Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Histories of Art and Architecture

Overview of Position

The Department of History of Art and Architecture (HAA) announces a search for the next Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Histories of Art and Architecture. Mellon Professors at the University of Pittsburgh serve as intellectual thought leaders within the department, the university, and the field(s) in which they participate. We seek a colleague who will use the prominence of this endowed professorship to advance HAA’s mission of expanding and diversifying the histories of art and architecture through their teaching, research, mentorship, and leadership. Applications are invited from tenured professors at the Associate and Full Professor ranks, i.e. those who have attained prominence within their own specialization, and whose intellectual trajectory offers evidence that they are already, or soon will be, considered a leading voice in the discipline and more broadly in the humanities.  

Our department has recently completed a strategic planning process during which we have reaffirmed our commitment to studying the depth and complexity of humanity at the graduate and undergraduate levels. This position is open to candidates with expertise in all subjects and methodologies of the history of art, architecture, and related fields. We seek a colleague who will lead our department in new directions, which need not be contingent on geography or chronology, and who will help us advance the following intellectual and ethical priorities of the department:  

1.      Constellations: Initiated in 2011, HAA’s Constellations serve as cross-subfield thematic and critical frameworks for research exchanges and collaborations within and beyond our department. They also inform our mentoring and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. We seek a colleague whose scholarship and teaching can help us maintain and build on the intellectual and pedagogical excellence of our Constellations in fresh and innovative ways.  

2.     DEIA: HAA is committed to centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in its curriculum, research, outreach, and departmental governance. We seek a colleague who will help advance the projects of anti-racist and decolonial pedagogy, research, and community building.  

3.     Graduate program: The continued growth and vitality of our Ph.D. program is a key priority of the department. We seek a colleague who will help broaden the department’s existing methodologies and research foci by way of graduate-level curricular offerings, languages, thematics, skills, etc., in support of our strong commitment to attracting talented graduate students and preparing them to be leaders in the field. 

4.     Undergraduate program: The Mellon Professor will introduce undergraduate students to new ways of thinking about the histories, meanings, and values of art and architecture. We are committed to encouraging students from diverse backgrounds to consider our courses and programs as integral to their intellectual and professional growth.  

5.     Engagement with Publics: This endowed professorship is a high-profile appointment in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, the University of Pittsburgh, and the city of Pittsburgh. We seek a Mellon Professor prepared to use the prominence and resources of this position to engage with the public within and beyond Pittsburgh.  

Applicants are encouraged to articulate in their cover letters how they envision contributing to these departmental priorities through their scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and public-facing initiatives including curatorial, digital, and/or other projects. 

To apply, visit join.pitt.edu. The requisition number for this position is 23004371.  

JOB: Visiting Lecturer, Architectural Studies @ Univ of Pittsburgh

The Department of History of Art and Architecture (HAA) at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time Visiting Lecturer in Architectural Studies for the academic year 2023-24 (September 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024). This position, which is outside the tenure stream, may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.  Salary and benefits are competitive.  Candidates must be at least ABD; PhD preferred.  They must also be able to demonstrate university-level teaching experience in architectural history.  We seek a colleague whose teaching, mentorship, and service will contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to program and university initiatives. 

The Visiting Lecturer (VL) will teach three courses per semester at the undergraduate level at our Pittsburgh campus.  In the fall semester this includes one section of Approaches to the Built Environment, the gateway seminar for the Architectural Studies Program; and two sections of Architecture: Image, Text, Theory, a writing intensive course required for the BA in Architectural Studies.  In the spring term 2024, they will teach (1) a section of Approaches to the Built Environment; (2) a section of the survey Global Architecture 2: Modern; and (3) one other course related to their expertise in architectural history and theory.

This position is open to scholars with expertise in all subfields of and methodological approaches to the history of architecture and the built environment.  Preference will be given to candidates with university-level teaching experience, and whose teaching and research would enhance and extend our curricular offerings in architectural history.

Applications should include:

  1. Cover letter of 1-2 pages, addressed to Drew Armstrong, director of the Architectural Studies Program. Please include a description of your teaching experience.
  2. Current CV, including a list of courses taught.
  3. Teaching Portfolio (15 pages maximum).  Include a sample syllabus for a course and a sample assignment.  Also include evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations.
  4. Diversity Statement of 1-2 pages, in which you share how your past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
  5. Two confidential professional letters of recommendation addressed and sent to Karoline Swiontek, Administrative Officer (karoline@pitt.edu)

To apply, visit join.pitt.edu. The requisition number for this position is 23002881. 

Review of applications will begin on May 18, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Karoline Swiontek, Administrative Officer, HAA Department (karoline@pitt.edu).

Duties:

  • Teach 3 (3-credit) courses for the Architectural Studies Program in the History of Art and Architecture Department per semester.
  • Meet with undergraduate students beyond the classroom as may be appropriate to their educational needs.
  • Provide mentoring and recommendations for undergraduate students applying to graduate programs and internships.

Minimum Requirements:

  • ABD in architectural history or a closely related field.
  • Some university-level teaching experience in architectural history or a closely related field.
  • Commitment to the values of equity, inclusion, accessibility and diversity.

Preferred Requirements:

  • PhD in architectural history or a closely related field.
  • Experience as the instructor of record for a university-level course in architectural history.

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.

JOB: Visiting Asst Prof @ Univ of Pittsburgh

The History of Art and Architecture (HAA) Department at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor for academic year 2023–24 (September 1, 2023–April 30, 2024). This position, which is outside the tenure stream, may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. This position is open to candidates with expertise in all subjects and methodologies of the history of art, architecture and related fields. We seek a colleague who will help us advance our commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the discipline by strengthening and expanding our department’s curricular offerings.

The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach two courses per semester, at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Courses will be assigned based on the Visiting Assistant Professor’s expertise and departmental teaching needs. They will include introductory-level courses and courses that are required for our degree programs in Architectural Studies, History of Art and Architecture, and/or Museum Studies. Beyond their teaching duties, the Visiting Assistant Professor will be expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students outside the classroom as appropriate to their educational needs. They may also be asked to perform departmental service. We seek a colleague whose teaching, mentorship, and service will contribute to our DEIA-forward department. 

Duties 

  1. Teach 2 (3-credit) courses per semester
  2. Meet with undergraduate and graduate students outside the classroom as appropriate to their educational needs
  3. Perform departmental service

Minimum Requirements 

  1. ABD in the history of art, architecture, or a closely related field by September 1, 2023
  2. Teaching experience in the history of art, architecture, or a closely related field
  3. Capacity to teach an introductory-level course in the history of art, history of architecture, or museum studies
  4. Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility 

Preferred Requirements

  1. Ph.D. in the history of art, architecture, or a closely related field by September 1, 2023
  2. Experience teaching a stand-alone, undergraduate-level course in the history of art or architecture in at least one research area or approach that would strengthen and expand the department’s curricular offerings

Applications should include: 

  1. Cover letter of 1–2 pages, addressed to Prof. Mrinalini Rajagopalan, Department Chair. Include a description of your teaching experience.
  2. Current CV. Include a list of courses taught.
  3. Teaching Portfolio (20 pages max.) Include sample syllabi for two courses, one of which should be introductory level. Also include evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations.
  4. Diversity statement of 1–2 pages, in which you share how your past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility will advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
  5. Contact information (full name, title, and email) for three persons able to provide confidential professional letters of recommendation. We do not need the letters themselves at this time, only the contact information.

To apply, visit join.pitt.edu. The requisition number for this position is 23002609. 


Review of applications will begin on May 8, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Karoline Swiontek, Administrative Officer, HAA Department (karoline@pitt.edu). 

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.

JOB: Visiting Asst Prof, American Studies @ Dickinson College

The American Studies Department at Dickinson College is excited to welcome applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of American Studies, commencing July 1, 2023. We seek a dynamic and dedicated candidate with a Ph.D. in American Studies, emphasizing African/African Diaspora studies as their primary area of expertise and teaching interest. Candidates with a focus on material culture studies or visual culture studies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach five courses throughout the year, including core courses in the American Studies curriculum and courses within the candidate’s field of expertise
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching within a liberal arts college setting
  • Foster an inclusive and intellectually stimulating learning environment for our increasingly diverse student population

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in American Studies, with a focus on African/African Diaspora studies
  • Experience and enthusiasm for teaching in a liberal arts college environment
  • A dedication to creating an inclusive and engaging learning experience for all students

Application Process:
Please submit your application electronically at [fill in the blank], including the following:

  • A cover letter detailing your teaching philosophy, research interests, and qualifications for the position
  • A comprehensive curriculum vitae
  • Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted via the electronic submission system

Application Timeline:
Application review will begin on Friday, May 5th, 2023. The application portal will close on Friday, May 12th, 2023

For inquiries regarding the position, please contact Professor Amy Farrell, American Studies Department, atfarrell@dickinson.edu.
Dickinson College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

JOB: Visiting Asst Prof, Contemporary @ University of Florida

The School of Art + Art History seeks a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Contemporary Art. The successful candidate will teach a 2-3 load of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels including introductory survey courses and advanced classes in the field of specialty, and actively participate in our learning community. May be renewed for one additional year (nine months) based on the program’s needs.

The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. As artists and scholars, we embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our students and faculty to shape that experience fearlessly through critical study, creative practice, and provocation. We seek a colleague who identifies as a change-maker. We seek a colleague who will prepare students to access and unsettle centers of power in a radically changing world. We seek a colleague who will position emerging artists and researchers as catalysts for equity on local and global levels.

https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/526419/visiting-assistant-professor-in-contemporary-art

SCHOOL OF ART + ART HISTORY: Organized within the College of the Arts, the School of Art + Art History nurtures a culture of critical inquiry in our scholarly and creative work. Our educational mission is to empower each student with knowledge, skills, and insight to engage thoughtfully with our changing world. The SA+AH believes that art, design, and scholarship are critical to our local, university, regional, national, and international communities. We pursue positive transformation and impact through socially engaged, local and global education, research, and creative works. Our community asks challenging questions, takes risks, and strives for excellence through an interdisciplinary, inclusive, and often collaborative practice. School of Art + Art History faculty publish, curate, and exhibit widely and internationally. They bring their scholarship and production into their teaching, offering innovative, engaged learning experiences to their students. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community through mutual respect and acceptance, assuming the best in others to enable a culture where everyone can flourish. Degree programs include the BA, BFA, MA, MFA, and PhD. Areas of study include art education, art history, design, museum studies, and studio art. The school has 400 undergraduate students enrolled in our majors and 190 graduate students in our residential programs and online art education MA. Also a part of the School of Art + Art History are the 4Most Gallery and the University Galleries—the Gary R. Libby University Gallery, the Gary R. Libby Focus Gallery, and Grinter Gallery — which provide exhibition space for contemporary art, including student work. The University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The art education program is accredited by NCATE. For more information, visit www.arts.ufl.edu/art.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS: The mission of the College of the Arts is to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond.  We achieve the university’s mission by training professionals and educating students as artists and scholars, while developing their capacities for critical study, creative practice, and provocation.  The College offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Approximately 1,700 students are pursuing majors in degrees offered by the College of the Arts under the direction of 130 faculty members in its three accredited schools— the School of Art + Art History, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre + Dance, and in the Center for Arts in Medicine, the Digital Worlds Institute, and the Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship. In addition, the college comprises the University Galleries, and the University level of the New World School of the Arts in Miami. 

The University of Florida: The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land grant foundation, ranked one of the top five best public universities in the nation in U.S. News & World Report. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural and societal benefit. UF is a graduate research institution with more than 50,000 students and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Gainesville, which is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s most livable cities, is located midway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Together, the University and the community comprise the educational, medical and cultural center of North Central Florida, with outstanding resources such as the University of Florida Performing Arts (Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Squitieri Studio Theatre, the Baughman Center, University Auditorium), the Harn Museum of Art, the Florida Museum of Natural History and in the community, the Hippodrome State Theatre and Dance Alive National Ballet.

JOB: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japan Studies @ University of Pittsburgh

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japan Studies (History of Art and Architecture Department)

The Department of History of Art and Architecture (HAA) and the Asian Studies Center (ASC) at the University of Pittsburgh invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow of Japanese Art, Architecture, or Visual Culture for academic years 2024 and 2025 (September 1, 2023–April 30, 2025). This position is open to applicants with expertise in the history of art, architecture, or visual culture of Japan (including its diaspora, colonies, occupied territories, and indigenous communities) from any time period. HAA is committed to centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in its curricular and research initiatives. We seek a colleague whose scholarship, teaching, and mentorship will advance our DEIA and anti-racist mission. Applications are open to advanced ABDs (those who will have PhD in hand by April 2024) and to scholars who have received their PhDs within the last 6 years.  

The postdoctoral fellow will teach one course each fall and spring semester at the undergraduate level, one of which will be the Arts of Japan. The other course will be an upper-division undergraduate seminar related to the fellow’s research expertise in Japan and may be open to graduate students. In addition to their teaching duties, the postdoctoral fellow will be expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students beyond the classroom as appropriate to their educational needs. The fellow will receive a research stipend and mentoring from colleagues in HAA and ASC. 

Please note that this is an on-site position that requires teaching in person. 

Duties 

1. Teach 1 (3-credit) course per fall and spring semester each year

2. Meet with undergraduate and graduate students beyond the classroom as may be appropriate to their educational needs

Minimum Requirements

1. Advanced ABD in the history of art, architecture, or a closely related field (with PhD in hand by April 2024)

2. Teaching experience in the history of art, architecture, or a closely related field

3. Ability to offer an Arts of Japan course

4. Commitment to the values of equity, inclusion, accessibility, and diversity 

Preferred Requirements

1. Ph.D. in the history of art, architecture, or a closely related field by September 1, 2023

2. Experience teaching a stand-alone, undergraduate-level course in the history of art,architecture, and/or visual culture

3. Ability to lead an undergraduate seminar in the area of research expertise

Applications should include: 

1. Cover letter of 1–2 pages, addressed to Mrinalini Rajagopalan, Chair. Include adescription of your teaching experience.

2. Current CV. Include a list of courses taught.

3. Teaching Portfolio (20 pages max.). Include sample syllabi for two undergraduate courses, one of which should be Arts of Japan and the other related to applicant’s research expertise. Also include evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations.

4. Diversity statement of 1–2 pages, in which you share how your past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility will advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

5. Three confidential professional letters of recommendation addressed and sent to Mrinalini Rajagopalan (mrr55@pitt.edu) with a cc to Department Administrator Karoline Swiontek (karoline@pitt.edu)

To apply, visit join.pitt.edu. The requisition number for this position is 23001747. 

Review of applications will begin on April 17, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Karoline Swiontek, Administrative Officer, HAA Department (karoline@pitt.edu).

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.

JOB: Teaching opportunity at University of Chicago

The Division of the Humanities and the College of the University of Chicago invite applications for appointment as Assistant Instructional Professor to teach in the Master of Arts Program in the Humanities (MAPH) and in a relevant department. The application is open to individuals with a specialty in any field in the humanities who also have the ability to teach in the MAPH curriculum; we particularly encourage applicants with a background in either Philosophy or Art History to apply. The start date of the appointment will be September 1, 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor for an initial term of two years with reappointment and progression possible following review.
Responsibilities include both teaching and service duties. Teaching consists of five courses per academic year: one section of the MAPH Core Course “Foundations of Interpretive Theory;” one section of the MAPH thesis preparation course in the Winter and Spring Quarters; two additional courses in a department relevant to the selected candidate’s expertise. Additional duties include providing academic and professional mentoring for a group of approximately 12 students over the full academic year; advising approximately 3 MA thesis per year; participating in planning and leading workshops, conferences, and events related to MAPH; participating in the MAPH admissions and recruitment process; supporting MAPH students in the job application process, including reading doctoral application materials and providing feedback on them; attending regular MAPH staff meetings and other organizational and planning meetings. Instructional Professors of all ranks are required to engage in regular professional development.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:
• PhD in a field in the Humanities
• Previous teaching experience at the college or post-secondary level.
Preferred qualifications include:
• Experience teaching MA students;
• Experience advising MA theses and/or projects;
• Experience teaching in an interdisciplinary program in the humanities;
• Ability to teach MA-level and advanced undergraduate courses in either Philosophy or Art History.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment website at apply.interfolio.com/121683. An application must include:
• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• teaching statement
• one sample syllabus for an MA-level course in the applicant’s field
• and the names and contact information of three potential recommenders who can speak to the applicant’s teaching experience.
All materials must be submitted by 11pm central time, 12am Eastern Time on March 30, 2023. Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following the initial review.
This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. For information on the Master of Arts Program in the Humanities, please visit maph.uchicago.edu/. For questions about the position, please contact Hilary Strang at hstrang@uchicago.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

Call for Proposals: Race in Design History, An Anthology (deadline Mar. 15, 2023)

Race in Design History: An Anthology

edited by Kristina Wilson, Professor of Art History, Clark University and Michelle Joan Wilkinson, Curator of Architecture and Design, National Museum of African American History and Culture

How has race shaped the objects of our designed world? We invite contributors to submit to an edited volume that will focus on the ways design and design histories have engaged ideas about race, whether implicitly or explicitly. Race is a contested category with shifting meanings over time, and perceptions about race influence design history in multiple ways: how objects are designed; how designers imagine their ideal consumer; how designs are put into production and how those designs are marketed. Ultimately, race has an impact on the scope and structure of the residual design archive that historians are left sifting through. This edited volume welcomes contributions in the form of close readings of design objects as well as critical interrogations about design through the lenses of practice, pedagogy, curation, and historiography.

Recent work in design history has emphasized the importance of decolonizing the predominantly Western and Northern biases of the modernist canon. This anthology aims to contribute to that work, and embraces the goals of critical race studies of design, with an investigation of the role of race in all aspects of design history. It welcomes scholarship that looks at under-valued objects of design, scholarship that expands our understanding of what it means to have a career as a designer, and scholarship that illuminates design history in new contexts. We seek narratives of design history that interrogate our assumptions about what is knowable in the past.

We invite contributions on decorative objects, interiors, fashion, architecture, and graphic design, among others, 1800 to the present, global in scope. Proposals should be made for one or more of the following types of essays:

1) Scholarly essays of 3,500-4,000 words: these might be case studies that investigate a movement, a designer, a specific exhibition, or production materials and processes; should engage historical context and demonstrate methodological innovation.

2) Short essays of 1250-1500 words: close readings of objects, keywords, or terms that give the reader an immersive encounter; the style of writing in these essays could be more experimental, and these short pieces will complement the larger contextual discussions offered in the longer essays;

3) Questions of practice essays of 3,000 words: essays that address aspects of museum practice, teaching and pedagogical practice, designers’ practice.

Please send a 300-word proposal and a CV to:

KrWilson@clarku.edu and WilkinsonM@si.edu with “Race in Design History” in the subject line by the deadline of March 15, 2023. Contributors will be notified by mid-April, and drafts will be due September 15, 2023.

JOB: Asst Prof, African American Art, tenure-track @ Georgia State University

The Welch School of Art & Design invites applications for a tenure-track position in African American Art History at the rank of assistant professor. This is a full-time appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2023. We welcome candidates working in any period of the Black Diaspora in North America. Scholars whose research includes intersectional, interdisciplinary, and/or interregional approaches are especially encouraged.

The successful candidate will join an Art History program with existing strengths in the art histories of Africa, Latin America, Western Europe, and the United States. They will be part of the Welch School of Art & Design’s growing faculty and will play a significant role in the College of the Art’s contribution to Georgia State University’s strategic goals of highlighting the arts and
media as vital to the quality of all major cities, demonstrating that students from all backgrounds can achieve academic and career success at high rates.

The College of the Arts is hiring scholars and creative practitioners across the fields of Music, Art & Design, and Film and Media Studies. This cluster hire is designed to leverage relationships across and within the College’s academic units and solidify its efforts to foreground the histories of underrepresented groups in the Arts.

An enterprising R-1 university in Atlanta, Georgia State University is a national leader in using innovation to drive student success and research growth. The university provides its world-class faculty and more than 50,000 students unsurpassed research, teaching, and learning opportunities in one of the 21st century’s great global cities. In 2023, U.S. News & World Report
ranked Georgia State as #2 in Most Innovative Schools, #7 in Best Undergraduate Teaching, #9 in Learning Communities, #6 in First-Year Experiences, and #21 in Top Performers on Social Mobility among national universities.

Responsibilities
The appointee will teach a section of the Western art survey II, upper level/graduate level courses in their area of expertise, and methodology seminars on a rotating basis. They will be responsible for maintaining an active research agenda, mentoring undergraduate and MA students, and participating in service at the school, college, and/or university levels. The successful candidate may have opportunities to establish affiliations with Georgia State
University’s Center for Studies on Africa and its Diaspora (CAD) and research and community connections with institutions in the Atlanta Metro area including the High Museum of Art, Atlanta University Center Consortium, the APEX museum, and the Atlanta History Center. Opportunities for support include intramural research grants, Welch Faculty Fellowships, summer research fellowships, teaching release time, graduate research assistants, travel funds, and assistance in pursuing external funding.

The successful candidate must have their PhD in hand by August 1, 2023

Salary Range: $65,000-70,000

To Apply
Submit three separate PDFs for this job application to wsadrecruiting@gsu.edu either through email or through direct download (such as WeTransfer). Complete applications will include PDF documents in this order:
A cover letter including past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research activity, teaching, and service
Curriculum Vitae
A writing sample of approx. 30 pages (published or unpublished)
A statement of teaching interest
Names, email addresses, telephone numbers, and titles of at least three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, submit all materials by January 9, 2023. Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair at wsadrecruiting@gsu.edu. Should you be recommended for a position, an offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a history of mentoring underrepresented minorities.

JOB: Asst Prof, Global Contemporary Visual Culture @ Case Western Reserve University

 The Department of Art History and Art at Case Western Reserve University is seeking a qualified candidate in the field of Global Contemporary Visual Culture. The preferred primary geographical areas of specialization include Asian, Southeast Asian, African, African Diaspora, Latin American, and/or Indigenous North American. Interdisciplinary and transregional expertise are especially welcomed. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

PhD or ABD if the PhD will be in hand by August 2023, in the field of Global Contemporary Visual Culture, broadly defined, with a promising research trajectory. Teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Must be eligible to work in the USA. 

Candidates should exemplify excellence and innovation in research, scholarship, and teaching, with a demonstrated interest in engaging with museum and curatorial work. Given the long history of collaboration between the CWRU Department of Art History & Art and the renowned Cleveland Museum of Art, candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to object-based pedagogy. Candidates would also be encouraged to take advantage of the vibrant contemporary arts community in the greater Cleveland area. Teaching duties include two courses each semester, comprising introductory and area survey classes for undergraduates, upper-level courses in the successful applicant’s area of specialization and graduate seminars. Candidates should be prepared to supervise M.A. and PhD students, and fully participate in departmental and university service. Visit our website at: http://arthistory.case.edu 

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing research and teaching, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and email addresses of three references. Applications received by January 15, 2023 will be given full consideration. Questions should be directed to Elizabeth Bolman, Chair and Elsie B. Smith Professor in the Liberal Arts: esb87@case.edu. 

About the College of Arts and Sciences, CWRU 

The College of Arts and Sciences houses educational and research programs in the arts, humanities, social sciences, physical and biological sciences, and mathematics. Students in the college can choose a major or minor from almost 60 undergraduate programs, design their own courses of study, or enroll in integrated bachelor’s/master’s degree programs. In addition, the college offers graduate programs in several fields where small size and special expertise allow it to make a distinctive contribution to advanced education and research. 

The college is organized into 21 academic departments and several interdisciplinary programs and centers, including Childhood Studies, International Studies, Evolutionary Biology, History and Philosophy of Science, and Women’s and Gender Studies. Undergraduates as well as graduate students are encouraged to conduct independent research, in their chosen fields or 

related ones, within the college, in other units of the university, or in nearby medical and cultural institutions. The academic experience can extend into the community in the form of service-learning projects as well as internships in research institutions, businesses, cultural institutions, and governmental agencies. 

The college’s curricular offerings are enhanced by its affiliations with other University Circle institutions, including the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Western Reserve Historical Society, the Cleveland Institute of Art, and the Cleveland Play House. The college itself offers many arts presentations, lecture series and symposia. It also provides abundant opportunities for students to participate in musical, theater and dance performances. 

As a recipient of the national Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award for the past nine years, CWRU has been recognized nationally as a leader in advancing equity and inclusivity. The university and the College of Arts & Sciences at CWRU are committed to creating an inclusive community where all are welcome, valued and heard. 

CAS Diversity Statement 

The College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University is committed to advancing an inclusive community in which everyone is welcome, respected, valued and heard. Along with colleagues across the university, our faculty, staff and students are engaged in continued and meaningful dialogue about issues of systemic racism, and we are determined to implement measures to end discriminatory practices on our campus and enhance our contributions to the communities around us. 

Members of our faculty lend their expertise, research, and insights to ongoing national and international conversations about racial justice and equity. As a liberal arts college, we educate leaders and innovators whose knowledge, creativity and appreciation for multiple perspectives enable them to carry on the work of building a more hopeful future for all. 

As our society grapples with the history, legacy and persistence of entrenched racism and its impact on communities of color, we reaffirm our mission to expand opportunities for underrepresented groups; provide a multifaceted education for our students; foster a culture of diversity, pluralism and recognition of individual difference; and realize our ideals within the university and in the larger world. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.