Assistant Professor Of Indigenous Art

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
On-site
Indigenous or native art specialization
Innovative scholarship in indigenous art
Exceptional teaching in indigenous art
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art to contribute to the Art History Program, starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Art History or a related field, with a focus on Indigenous art and culture, and demonstrate strong teaching and mentorship capabilities

Job Summary

  • The Art History Program invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History of Indigenous Art, starting in August 2026.
  • The successful candidate will teach courses at the MA and BA level in Indigenous/Native art, participate in student recruitment, and contribute to the School of Art's growing ecosystem.
  • This position comes with an annual research budget of up to $10,000 and a standard workload of 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service.

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The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art to contribute to the Art History Program, starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Art History or a related field, with a focus on Indigenous art and culture, and demonstrate strong teaching and mentorship capabilities.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indigenous or Native art specialization
  • innovative scholarship in Indigenous art
  • exceptional teaching in Indigenous art
  • mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary collaborations
  • program-building and partnership development
  • community outreach experience

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Art History or allied discipline
  • record of innovative scholarship
  • record of exceptional teaching
  • record of mentorship
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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