Assistant Professor Of Craft History

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: commensurate with experience + qualification...
Tenure-track faculty position
Research in craft history and design
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
The University of Arkansas is a top research institution committed to advancing education, research, and outreach with a vibrant work environment promoting work-life balance

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas is a top research institution committed to advancing education, research, and outreach with a vibrant work environment promoting work-life balance.
  • This tenure-track Assistant Professor position offers a nine-month appointment with a 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service workload and an annual research budget of up to $10,000.
  • The School of Art benefits from strong partnerships with regional museums and arts organizations, providing rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and student engagement.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a top research institution committed to advancing education, research, and outreach with a vibrant work environment promoting work-life balance.

Salary

Base: commensurate with experience and qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • tenure-track faculty position
  • research in craft history and design
  • teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
  • student mentorship and recruitment
  • collaboration with arts institutions
  • interdisciplinary scholarship
  • annual research budget support

Nice-to-have

  • program-building and partnership development
  • community outreach experience
  • public education focus
  • multivocal art history approach
  • cross-campus collaboration
  • travel course leadership opportunities
  • engagement with regional arts ecosystem

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Art History or allied discipline
  • established record or potential for innovative scholarship
  • established record or potential for exceptional teaching
  • mentorship experience with undergraduate and graduate students
  • ability to work collegially and reliably
  • authorization to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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