Position Detail

Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution, is accepting applications for a full-time visiting assistant professor of art history who holds expertise in the art and/or visual culture of the Americas.  This three year position begins July 1, 2016.

Applications will be particularly welcome from scholars who can bring a variety of perspectives to teaching the arts of the Americas, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: African American and African diaspora, Latin American, Asian American and/or Native American, or Euro-American arts in a global context. We seek candidates who can teach a wide range of time periods, from ancient to contemporary, with a preference for candidates who can expand our offerings in pre-1900. Ph.D. required by the time of appointment.

We are especially interested in scholars who are committed to contemporary discourses and theoretical perspectives within and beyond the field of art history, including museum and curatorial studies.  A successful candidate will be deeply interdisciplinary and pedagogically innovative.  Two courses per semester taught at all levels of instruction, with significant responsibilities in student advising, and in directing senior theses.

Hampshire College is a member of the Five College consortium (Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and the University of Massachusetts), with rich opportunities for collaboration in art history and related fields.

Hampshire College is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity—in the curriculum, in people, and in the college’s intellectual, social, and cultural endeavors. Hampshire recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all aspects of institutional activities. We encourage applicants who will contribute to the College’s commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse academic community.

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2016 and will continue until position is filled. Applicants should submit the following to our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/: 1) letter of application, including an explanation of your interests, and your teaching expertise; 2) curriculum vita; 3) teaching statement with descriptions of potential courses and/or sample syllabi; 4) research statement with your own research plans and ideas for interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculty and students; 5) writing sample; and 6) three letters from professional referees. Preliminary interviews will take place via SKYPE.

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.