Assistant Professor Of Craft History

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Craft history and design scholarship
Interdisciplinary and intersectional approaches
Teaching at ba and ma levels
The Art History Program seeks scholars specializing in any aspect of craft history and its intersecting fields, with a particular interest in the arts and craft traditions of the Americas

Job Summary

  • The Art History Program seeks scholars specializing in any aspect of craft history and its intersecting fields, with a particular interest in the arts and craft traditions of the Americas.
  • This tenure-track Assistant Professor position includes a standard workload of 40% research, 40% teaching (2 courses per semester), and 20% service, with an annual research budget of up to $10,000.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, and retirement programs with university contributions.

Matching Summary

The Art History Program seeks scholars specializing in any aspect of craft history and its intersecting fields, with a particular interest in the arts and craft traditions of the Americas.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Craft history and design scholarship
  • Interdisciplinary and intersectional approaches
  • Teaching at BA and MA levels
  • Public education engagement
  • Collaboration and partnership development

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship of students
  • Creative thinkers
  • Multivocal art history
  • Program building experience

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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