Assistant Professor Of Craft History

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Onsite (day shift)
Craft history and its intersecting fields
Research connects with the arts and craft traditions of the americas
Interdisciplinary, intersectional, and transregional approaches
The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Craft History for its School of Art, focusing on innovative scholarship in craft and design. Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional teaching and a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and community engagement

Job Summary

  • The Art History Program invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History of Craft and Design, open in terms of chronological and geographical specialization.
  • The position involves teaching courses at the MA and BA level, participating in student recruitment, and potentially teaching in the Honors College and at the university’s Rome Center.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment, a strong benefits package including tuition waivers, and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Craft History for its School of Art, focusing on innovative scholarship in craft and design. Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional teaching and a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and community engagement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • craft history and its intersecting fields
  • research connects with the arts and craft traditions of the Americas
  • interdisciplinary, intersectional, and transregional approaches
  • public education that aims to make art history accessible
  • collaboration, program-building, and partnership-development

Nice-to-have

  • creative thinkers
  • multivocal art history
  • welcoming climate
  • healthy work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Art History or an allied discipline
  • established record of innovative scholarship
  • established record of, or potential for, exceptional teaching
  • established record of, or potential for, mentorship

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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