Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Onsite (9-month faculty appointment)
Indigenous art history scholarship
Native art and culture expertise
Teaching indigenous art courses
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art within its Art History Program, starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Indigenous or Native art, an established record of scholarship and teaching, and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration
Job Summary
The Art History Program seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art to start in August 2026, specializing in any aspect of Indigenous or Native art and its intersecting fields.
The position involves a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a workload of 40% research, 40% teaching (2 courses per semester), and 20% service, including teaching at BA and MA levels.
The University of Arkansas offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, and retirement programs with university contributions.
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The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art within its Art History Program, starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Indigenous or Native art, an established record of scholarship and teaching, and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Indigenous art history scholarship
Native art and culture expertise
Teaching Indigenous art courses
Art history methodologies
Interdisciplinary research approaches
Nice-to-have
Public education engagement
Collaboration with allied fields
Program building experience
Partnership development skills
Creative thinking and innovation
Key Requirements
PhD in Art History or allied discipline
Established record of scholarship in Indigenous art
Potential for exceptional teaching in Indigenous art