Assistant Professor Of Indigenous Art

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
On-site
Indigenous or native art specialization
Interdisciplinary approaches
Teaching at ba and ma levels
The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art within its School of Art, starting in August 2026. The position emphasizes innovative scholarship and teaching in Indigenous or Native art, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and public education

Job Summary

  • The Art History Program invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art to start in August 2026.
  • The position is open in terms of chronological and geographical specialization, but we are especially interested in scholars whose research on Indigenous cultural production connects with the arts of the Americas broadly.
  • This tenure-track position comes with an annual research budget of up to $10,000 to support scholarship and a standard workload of 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service.

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The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art within its School of Art, starting in August 2026. The position emphasizes innovative scholarship and teaching in Indigenous or Native art, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and public education.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indigenous or Native art specialization
  • Interdisciplinary approaches
  • Teaching at BA and MA levels
  • Research and service duties

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with allied fields
  • Public education engagement
  • Program-building experience

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Art History or allied discipline
  • Established record of innovative scholarship
  • Established record of exceptional teaching
  • Potential for mentorship of students

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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