What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ART HISTORY position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
Northwestern State University is seeking qualified applicants for Assistant Professor of Art History, 9-month, Tenure Track position beginning August 11, 2025. Review of applicants will begin immediately, and position will remain open until filled.
APPLICATION AND PROCEDURE: Priority given to materials received by May 2, 2025. However, the position will remain open until filled.
Mr. Scott Burrell,
Director, The Dear School of Creative & Performing Arts
Northwestern State University
150 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71497
nfburrellc@nsula.edu
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)
It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu . Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu .
In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu . For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu . For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email nfburrellc@nsula.edu .
Minimum Qualifications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teaching art history courses --Survey of Western, History of Design, and Modern Art; directing independent graduate study in art history; directing graduate creative research documents; organizing and managing of permanent collection and maintaining the Orville Hanchey Gallery; engaging in
community & University Service; and other duties as assigned in the School of Creative and Performing Arts. Maintains office hours, participates in assigned committee work and in scholarly and creative activities appropriate to the discipline. Advises and counsels students during required hours and at other times and settings as established by the Dean or Department Head. Maintains collegial relationship with peers and colleagues throughout the university. Additional responsibilities include participation in community and university service, advising and recruiting activities.
Additional duties may be assigned by the Fine and Graphic Arts Department Head.
Northwestern State University is seeking qualified applicants for Assistant Professor of Art History, 9-month, Tenure Track position beginning August 11, 2025. Review of applicants will begin immediately, and position will remain open until filled.
APPLICATION AND PROCEDURE: Priority given to materials received by May 2, 2025. However, the position will remain open until filled.
- Letter of application
- Current CV
- Transcripts
- One page "Statement of Teaching Philosophy"
- List of five references including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses
- Example of published writing (PDF)
Mr. Scott Burrell,
Director, The Dear School of Creative & Performing Arts
Northwestern State University
150 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71497
nfburrellc@nsula.edu
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)
It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu . Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu .
In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu . For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu . For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email nfburrellc@nsula.edu .
Minimum Qualifications
- All applicants should have a terminal degree in Art or Art History
- Teaching experience at a university and/or professional level
- Demonstrated ability to train, educate, motivate, and inspire students
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other faculty across disciplines
- Effective communication skills
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teaching art history courses --Survey of Western, History of Design, and Modern Art; directing independent graduate study in art history; directing graduate creative research documents; organizing and managing of permanent collection and maintaining the Orville Hanchey Gallery; engaging in
community & University Service; and other duties as assigned in the School of Creative and Performing Arts. Maintains office hours, participates in assigned committee work and in scholarly and creative activities appropriate to the discipline. Advises and counsels students during required hours and at other times and settings as established by the Dean or Department Head. Maintains collegial relationship with peers and colleagues throughout the university. Additional responsibilities include participation in community and university service, advising and recruiting activities.
Additional duties may be assigned by the Fine and Graphic Arts Department Head.
