Assistant Professor of Art History

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Art History

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Fine & Performing Arts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Art History to begin Fall 2024. TAMIU is a growing university of over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant bilingual and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. For more information, visit www.tamiu.edu. This is a tenure-track position that supports the BA in Visual Art, the minor Studio Art, and the minor in Art History programs. Primary duties will include teaching art history courses such as Art History Survey I & II and developing courses that cover art history from the 18th century to present day. A reduced course load (2-2 for the first two years) is provided to allow the new hire to focus on conducting and publishing research in art and/or closely related areas. Duties also include committee assignments, shared gallery management, departmental duties, and university/community service. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Required Qualifications :

• The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in Art History. ABDs will also be considered but must have earned a doctorate before appointment.
• Previous experience teaching Art History at the university level, even if teaching was as an adjunct or teaching assistant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active research agenda focused in contemporary art.
• Gallery, museum, and/or curatorial experience.
• Experience working on collaborative projects within a university and/or through community outreach.
• A strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process :

The first review of applications will be February 23, 2024. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
• Names and contact information of three current professional references
• Teachingphilosophy
• Statement of research
• A recent publication or writing sample (25 pages maximum)

Applications must be submitted online at https:// www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/.   For more information, contact Search Committee Chair Prof. Jesse Shaw at [email protected] .

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