Assistant Professor of Art History (9-month)

at  Missouri State University

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.
Description of Primary Duties
The Department of Art and Design at Missouri State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Art History. We seek a candidate with the ability to teach art history to undergraduate and MFA students, with a focus in modern or contemporary art history. The successful candidate should expect to teach three courses per semester (3/3), and the candidate will foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that engages diverse learners. The successful candidate will maintain an on-going record of scholarship and service to the university is expected. Departmental responsibilities include involvement with program planning, assessment, curriculum development, student advisement, and participation in department governance.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Additional Qualifications
ABD or Ph.D. in Art History or a closely related relevant field and ability to teach Western art history survey classes, upper division Art History classes in contemporary, modern, and theory/historiography is required. Successful candidates will demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and commitment to undergraduate education, and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.
Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm Open Date 02/14/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants

To be uploaded:

• A cover letter describing the candidate’s qualifications and interest in this position.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• A short writing sample (article, chapter) (Please use “Other Documents-1” for this attachment)
• A current CV, including the names and contact information of three academic or professional references.
• Unofficial transcript of terminal degree.

First date of consideration is March 15, 2024. Review of the applicants will continue until the position is filled

Please refer the Job description for details