Assistant Professor Of Indigenous Art

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
On-site
Indigenous or native art specialization
Interdisciplinary approaches to indigenous cultural production
Teaching indigenous/native art at ba and ma levels
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art, starting August 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD in Art History or a related field, along with a strong record in scholarship and teaching related to Indigenous or Native art

Job Summary

  • The Art History Program seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Indigenous or Native art, open to various specializations and interdisciplinary approaches, with a focus on the arts of the Americas.
  • The successful candidate will teach at the MA and BA levels, participate in student recruitment, and contribute to the School of Art's vibrant intellectual community and growing arts ecosystem.
  • The position includes an annual research budget of up to $10,000, a standard workload of 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service, with opportunities for collaboration and travel courses.

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The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art, starting August 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD in Art History or a related field, along with a strong record in scholarship and teaching related to Indigenous or Native art.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indigenous or Native art specialization
  • Interdisciplinary approaches to Indigenous cultural production
  • Teaching Indigenous/Native art at BA and MA levels
  • Collaborative program building

Nice-to-have

  • Critical engagement with migration of Indigenous peoples
  • Public education for first-generation students
  • Partnership development with arts organizations

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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