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Assistant Professor of Art History
About Susquehanna :
Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.
Position Summary :
The Department of Art and Design at Susquehanna University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in art history, beginning in fall 2025. The successful candidate will be the primary art history faculty member within a small, but thriving, department offering degrees in art history, studio art, and graphic design.
Art history courses are an important component of all major and minor programs within the Department of Art and Design, as well as interdisciplinary minors in Museum Studies and Women's Studies. They also contribute to the university's Central Curriculum, particularly in the Artistic Expression and Writing Intensive areas, among others.
The successful candidate will teach a 3 / 3 course load, including the two traditional world art history surveys, an additional variety of focused and topics-based art history classes (such as Contemporary Art History, Women in Art, Socially Engaged Art, Renaissance, and Modernism as examples), and potentially an annual section of the university's first-year seminar course. There is ample opportunity to teach within one's specialization and create new courses, however the successful candidate should expect to offer annual courses as needed by the department, drawn from the entire historical arc of the discipline. Susquehanna does not offer an Art Appreciation course. The successful candidate will also be expected to organize and lead a day trip to art galleries and museums in nearby urban centers once per academic year. Other responsibilities include university and departmental service, advising, recruiting, and program development.
Required Qualifications :
Ph.D. or ABD in art history is required. A sustained research profile of distinction is expected.
Preferred Qualifications :
Teaching experience is preferred but may include graduate assistantships.
Special Instructions to the Applicant :
Please submit letter of application, CV, at least one research sample, a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi (one survey and at least one additional course), and a list of three references with contact information. Any inquiries should be sent to the department chair, Amanda Lenig, leniga@susqu.edu. Formal review of applications will begin on November 22, 2024, with interviews and campus visits following in January / February of 2025.
Benefits Eligible : Yes
Number of Months : 9 months
Other Number of Months :
Full-Time / Part-Time : Full Time
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Posting Date : 09 / 24 / 2024
Closing Date :
Open Until Filled : No
Anticipated Start Date :
Posting Number : F00186
To apply, visit https : / / jobs.susqu.edu / postings / 4458
