Assistant Professor - Art History | Iowa State University Job at Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA

Job Description

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Art History

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Art and Visual Culture in the College of Design at Iowa State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professorin the area of Art History with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025.

We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar with a research focus outside of the Euro-American context, preferably Art of Asia or Indigenous Art of the Americas, to teach upper-level courses in their area of expertise and broad survey courses in Art History. The ideal candidate will specialize in the ancient or pre-modern period and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching. An interest in teaching contemporary art would be of additional benefit to the department. The position includes working with students from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds and abilities. P edagogically adaptive and innovative approaches in teaching are expected. Additionally, the candidate is expected to establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels, contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in institutional service and service to the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills, share our commitment to enhancing excellence and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the department, college, and university.

The Department of Art and Visual Culture is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • PhD in Art History or a related discipline by start of appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Research focus outside of the Euro-American context

  • Evidence of successful teaching experience

  • Evidence of scholarly accomplishment in the area of the candidates expertise

  • Evidence or promise of a strong publication record

  • Experience with or interest in interdisciplinary collaboration

About the Art and Visual Culture Department

As a land grant and Research I institution, Iowa State University upholds and advocates for the impact of creative activities, scholarship, and education both on-and off-campus. We embrace and value community and the people and knowledge that preceded the formation of our institution and that inform our current-day practices.

The College of Design celebrates and builds on long-standing success as a comprehensive design school that embodies knowledge-sharing and innovation.

The Department of Art and Visual Culture exemplifies these qualities through the creativity and entrepreneurship of its community of makers, educators, and scholars. With an integrated and cross-disciplinary approach to teaching and collaborating, we are committed to contributing to the excellence of the academic community and to building a culturally vibrant environment. We are especially seeking candidates who uphold and promote this purpose and who apply the above qualities to art history in their teaching and research practice.

Department Website:

For more information about our departments design program, see:

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by December 2, 2024 . All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R15680 .

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

(Our system only allows for up to 5 attachments to be uploaded, please combine documents to allow for the review of all 7 requested)

1. Letter of application that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information

4. Other documents:

  • One-page teaching statement

  • One-page research statement

  • Sample of scholarly writing (maximum of 25 pages)

  • Sample course syllabi (maximum of 2, existing or proposed)

Direct questions to April Eisman at [email protected] or call 515-294-9985.


Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

October 8, 2024

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R15680

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ... law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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