Visiting Assistant Professor of Early Modern Art History
Oberlin College
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Dec-22
Location: Oberlin, Ohio
Salary:
Employment Type:
Full-time
Organization Type:
Higher Education Institution
Salary Details:
Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.
Preferred Education:
Doctorate/Professional
Internal Number: FAC150
The Art History Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one year (two semesters), beginning fall 2023, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.
The successful hire in Early Modern Art History will be joining a department committed to diversity in the design of our curriculum and in the teaching of our various subfields. A specialist in this area will allow us to continue our efforts to diversify our curriculum and to reach a more diverse student body. We seek a scholar who will help us expand our geographic and methodological coverage, forge connections to other departments and programs, and develop a research portfolio while at Oberlin.
The Art History Department benefits from its close curricular proximity to the Studio Art Department, as well as the presence of the exemplary collection of the Allen Memorial Art Museum. The Allen includes a celebrated collection of early modern European art and a growing collection of Colonial Latin American art, set within the context of a universal survey museum. In addition, we have an excellent Art Library. Oberlin is also close to major art museums in Cleveland and Toledo. For information about Art History at Oberlin.
The incumbent will teach five courses. Two courses will be at the introductory level and focus on western art, the remaining three will focus on the early modern period (two at the intermediate level and one at the advanced seminar level). Candidates are asked to offer broad geographic and temporal coverage in their introductory courses, which will focus on western art (including cross-cultural engagements). Courses at the intermediate- and upper-level should offer different thematic treatments in any subfield/s in early modern art. Coverage of Europe is expected but we welcome applicants with a research specialization in the arts of early modern Europe and Colonial Latin America, and/or connections between early modern Europe and the wider world, and whose courses cover a broad geographical area (i.e. not only Europe) and cross-cultural engagements.
The incumbent will teach five courses. Two courses will be at the introductory level and focus on western art, the remaining three will focus on the early modern period (two at the intermediate level and one at the advanced seminar level). Candidates are asked to offer broad geographic and temporal coverage in their introductory courses, which will focus on western art (including cross-cultural engagements). Courses at the intermediate- and upper-level should offer different thematic treatments in any subfield/s in early modern art. Coverage of Europe is expected but we welcome applicants with a research specialization in the arts of early modern Europe and Colonial Latin America, and/or connections between early modern Europe and the wider world, and whose courses cover a broad geographical area (i.e. not only Europe) and cross-cultural engagements.
To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at https://jobs.oberlin.edu. A complete application comprises: 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, and mentorship, and detailing plans for supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) a graduate academic transcript; and 4) Letters of reference from three recommenders.* All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory’s online application process at: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/
*By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
Completed applications received by the January 31 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration. Questions about the position can be addressed to: Erik.Inglis@oberlin.edu, incoming Chair of Art History, at 440-775-8554. Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.
Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about
