School of Art & Design: Assistant Professor – Art History

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, United States

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Posting Details
Title Information


Faculty Title Assistant Professor
Job Class Code 10031
FLSA Exempt

Position Information


Posting Number FRGV1570
Working Title School of Art & Design: Assistant Professor – Art History
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status Tenure Track
FTE 1.0
Scope of Job
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as an Assistant Professor in Art History at the School of Art & Design beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year.
The successful candidate will teach Art History I and Art History II survey courses with additional courses in their specialty. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican art or Modern Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx art, as well as Modern and Contemporary Latin American art history. In recognition of the complex overlapping histories, continuities, and discontinuities of indigeneity and colonization, successful candidates may engage with pre-1500 visual and material cultures regardless of their chronological or geographical specializations in Latin America. A candidate trained in relevant languages for research and mentoring is a plus, as well as being engaged in the study of images, manuscript traditions, artifacts, architecture, archaeological sites, museum collections or other visual material, and cultural practices. The Department welcomes research profiles that include emerging national and /or international collaboration, curatorial scholarship, public scholarship or outreach, archive initiatives, activism, cultural revitalization, historical conservation, or other modes of intellectual and institutional labor.
The appointee will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their areas of expertise along with art history survey courses; mentor undergraduate students and supervise master students; and contribute to UTRGV’s bicultural mission as the second largest Hispanic serving institution of higher learning in the state.
This is a tenure-track faculty position (rank of Assistant Professor) scheduled to begin September 1, 2024.
Responsibilities include:
● Teach at the BA and/or MFA level as assigned by the Director of the School of Art and Design on two campuses 65 miles apart in distance.
● Pursue research/creative activity in relevant discipline and maintain a substantive record of professional/peer recognition.
● Engage in service to the school, college, university, community, and profession.
● Demonstrate ability to mentor undergraduate students and supervise master students.
● Maintain an active and recognized professional practice of research investigations.
● Actively participate in departmental, college, and university service and leadership, including committee work and academic support services such as portfolio reviews, student advising, and recruitment activities.
● Implement and assess program outcomes and assessment procedures as required.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of University discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit our website .
Department/CollegeBackground
The UTRGV School of Art and Design has 550 majors, 150 minors, and 22 graduate students enrolled in the areas of foundation, painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, printing making, graphic design, art history, and art education. The School of Art and Design is comprised of 34 full-time faculty members within a 70,000-square-foot art and design facility in Edinburg, a short distance from the main campus with university-provided transportation. The School of Art and Design operates in two locations: in Edinburg, and on the Brownville campus on the grounds of historic Fort Brown.
Minimum Qualifications
● A terminal degree (Ph.D.) required in professional activity and/or research that demonstrates an established emerging national recognition in the field of art history is paramount.
● Candidates will continue professional research that is relevant and contributes to the current and future practice of their field.
● Demonstrate outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
● A commitment to quality, student-centered education and working as a team member and a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to serving diverse student populations is necessary.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
● Preferred Qualifications: (scholarship in their field (including three to five samples of previous publications).
● Two (2) years of teaching experience in a college or university, demonstrating familiarity with best teaching practices, pedagogical innovation, inclusive strategies, and teaching that incorporates new technologies.
● Candidates should also have some experience with department/college-wide or community service.
● Demonstrate various professional accomplishments in their discipline.
● Applicants should have a working knowledge of the foreign language/s required of their field.
Preferred Qualifications
License or Certification Required? No
Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date 09/01/2024

Posting Detail Information


EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date 10/19/2023
Close Date 01/05/2024
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may
require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is
performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive
and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code
§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of
Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least
135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement
Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week
and at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
To apply for this job posting visit: careers.utrgv.edu.
Required Documents
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. List of 3 References (The list should include name, title, and contact information such as email address and phone).
3. Letter of Interest (Applicant stating how your experience and credentials fulfill the requirements for this position – not to exceed two pages.
4. Unofficial Transcripts – (official transcripts of all levels of education are required once hired).
5. Teaching Philosophy – statement of teaching philosophy
6. Research Statement: statement of research interests and practice.
7. Other Document: A PDF of two most recent writing samples, preferably publications
Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/40545

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