Visiting Scholar - Art History

Montana State University, United States

Updated: about 4 hours ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
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Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24140
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Joicanne Likness, BOM
[email protected]
Todd Larkin, Professor Art History
[email protected]
Classification Title
Working Title Visiting Scholar - Art History
Brief Position Overview
  • Teach two (3-credit) Art History course twice a week during Fall semester 2024.
  • Meet with undergraduate students beyond the classroom as may be appropriate to their educational needs
Faculty Tenure Track No
Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track
Position Number 4A6162
Department Art
Division College of Arts & Architecture
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Semester
Semester Fall
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If other, specify End date
Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination
FTE .40
Benefits Eligible Not Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
The School of Art seeks an art historian to provide non-tenurable instruction in one of the following topics in the field of Ancient Mediterranean, Late Antique, Medieval, and Ancient Near Eastern Studies:
  • Greek Art and Architecture
  • Roman Art and Architecture
  • Art of Egypt and the Ancient Near East
  • Late Antique/Byzantine Art and Architecture
  • Medieval Art and Architecture
  • Spanish Colonial Americas
  • Oceanic (ancient to contemporary)
  • African (ancient to contemporary)
  • China (ancient to contemporary)
  • Southeast Asia (Ancient to contemporary)


This position is open to scholars with expertise in all subfields and methodological approaches to the history of art, architecture, and related fields.
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teach two upper-level undergraduate art history course on campus.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours either on campus or online.
  • Maintain and submit grades in accordance with University policy.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Ph.D. in Art History (ABD considered) with specialization in one of the areas listed in brief position overview.
  • Supervised teaching at the University level.
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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Experience in teaching an art history course at the university level.
  • Experience in developing a syllabus and related course materials.
  • Experience in working with students from a variety of majors in the academic community.
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    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
    • Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.
    • Have an appreciation of our constituencies and add intellectual range to the department.
    • Be able to work closely with other faculty in a collegial environment and contribute to the School’s academic mission.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
    The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. However, job duties and the collective bargaining unit determine union affiliation.
    Non-Tenure Track Faculty – the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU) represents any position that is .5 FTE or more.
    Faculty covered by AFMSU must begin paying either membership dues or representation fees within thirty (30) days of hire. Paying dues or fees to AFMSU is a condition of employment. For more information, call or email AFSMU.
    • Positions less than .5 FTE are not represented by the Union and are not required to pay dues.
    • A change in FTE during employment could impact the representational status of this position.
    • Exceptions: Anyone having completed a PEI exam successfully or any faculty working in Extension are exempt from the Union
    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands
    Successful job performance requires an individual to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
    The Program
    The Department
    The College

    Posting Detail Information


    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search
    Position End Date (if temporary)
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be:
    Screening of applications will begin on 05/09/2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
    Special Instructions
    To be considered for this position please upload:
    • A current CV.
    • A cover letter outlining how you meet each individual required and preferred qualification.
    • A sample syllabus for the proposed course in the application.
    Diversity Statement

    Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html .

    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html .

    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html .

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