JOB SUMMARY:

SVSU invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Art History to begin July 1, 2026. Applicants must hold both a Ph.D. in Art History (with an emphasis in contemporary African, Asian, or Latin American Art) and an MFA (with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design, and/or Printmaking). Teaching responsibilities (24 credit hours/year) may include General Education art appreciation and history courses, upper-division Art History courses by period, geographic area, or medium (photography, graphic design, etc.), as well as Studio Courses based on the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in departmental service, including recruitment and retention initiatives. Additionally, an active program of scholarly and creative activity is expected.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for three or more references
• Art Portfolio of 20 works
• Student Art Portfolio of 20 works

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Art History, with an emphasis in contemporary African, Asian, or Latin American Art
• Earned MFA from an accredited institution in Studio Art (with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design, and/or Printmaking)
• One or more years of university teaching experience
• Experience teaching and mentoring a broad spectrum of undergraduate students
• Proven record of scholarly and creative activity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

About Saginaw Valley State University

About SVSU:Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housin...g that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.

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