Assistant Professor Of Craft History

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Not specified (assumed on-campus due to the nature of the faculty position)
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 in the School of Art, with a focus on innovative scholarship in craft and design. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and a strong teaching and mentorship background, alongside a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and community outreach

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 emphasizes interdisciplinary, intersectional, and transregional approaches, particularly those connecting with the arts and craft traditions of the Americas.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for collaboration within a growing arts ecosystem.

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The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Craft History in the School of Art, with a focus on innovative scholarship in craft and design. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and a strong teaching and mentorship background, alongside a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and community outreach.

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
  • teach courses at the MA and BA level
  • participate in student recruitment

Nice-to-have

  • creative thinkers
  • multivocal art history
  • collaboration with museum partners
  • cross-institutional strengths in craft and design
  • lead travel courses domestically and abroad

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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