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 for their Art History Program, starting in August 2026. The role emphasizes innovative scholarship, teaching, and mentorship in Indigenous or Native art, with an interdisciplinary approach welcomed

Job Summary

  • The Art History Program seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Indigenous or Native art, open to various chronological and geographical specializations.
  • The successful candidate will teach at the MA and BA levels, contribute to student recruitment, and potentially collaborate with interdisciplinary programs and regional museums.
  • This position offers an annual research budget of up to $10,000 and is part of a vibrant School of Art with strong ties to regional arts institutions.

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The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Indigenous Art for their Art History Program, starting in August 2026. The role emphasizes innovative scholarship, teaching, and mentorship in Indigenous or Native art, with an interdisciplinary approach welcomed.

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
  • Scholarly record in Indigenous or Native art

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with allied fields in Indigenous Studies
  • Public education and accessibility in art history
  • Partnership development and program building
  • Critical engagement with migration of Indigenous peoples and objects

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Art History or allied discipline by appointment date
  • Established record of innovative scholarship
  • Established record or potential for exceptional teaching
  • Established record or potential for student mentorship
  • Experience in interdisciplinary collaborations
  • Demonstrated record of program-building
  • Demonstrated record of community outreach

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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