What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art History -Visiting Faculty or Full Time Online (FTO) position at Shawnee State University?
Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
The Department of Fine, Digital, and Performing Arts at Shawnee State University is inviting applications for a one-year renewable contract as a Visiting Professor of Art History or alternatively a Full-Time Online Faculty of Art History, to begin Fall of 2025.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and dedicated educator committed to developing an appreciation of art history across the student body and particularly to visual arts students. We seek a broadly trained art historian capable of teaching a wide range of courses, including traditional surveys from prehistoric through contemporary art, as well as specialized topics such as the History of: North American Art, Contemporary Art, Non-Western Art, Design History, and other areas reflecting their expertise. The candidate’s personal area of specialization is open, allowing for unique contributions to the curriculum and department.
Full-Time Online Faculty
Shawnee State University is the regional state university for South-Central Ohio. It is a primarily undergraduate, four-year public university with limited graduate degree programs. Enrollment is approximately 3,200 students. Shawnee State is located on the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Ohio – a small city nestled in a beautiful, forested area. Adjacent to Portsmouth is Shawnee State Forest, the largest of Ohio’s state forests at more than 65,000 acres in size. This unique and diverse ecosystem offers faculty the opportunity to teach in the field and provides outdoor enthusiasts with recreational activities close to work.
This position offers two potential avenues: a Visiting Professor appointment, which may include some service responsibilities, or a full-time, online-only teaching appointment with no additional service or requirements, both avenues have availability of renewal. Applications must be submitted online, click apply through this link and include:
- A cover letter addressed to Dr. Michael Barnhart, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted minimum requirements of the position;
- a CV;
- academic transcripts from all higher education institutions attended (official transcripts will be requested prior to hiring);
- a 1 to 2-page statement of teaching philosophy;
- in the Professional References section of your application, enter a minimum of three references who can confirm your experience and abilities to perform the responsibilities of this position. The References you provide will receive an email containing a unique link that allows them to upload your reference letter confidentially. Reference letters should be addressed to Dr. Michael Barnhart, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be required to present a teaching demonstration of their instructional abilities. Specific questions regarding this position may be directed to Professor Greg Lyons at glyons@shawnee.edu
Shawnee State offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications) including an attractive benefits package (see Overview of Employee Benefits for more information).
Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the fiscal year. Official transcripts and background check are required prior to hire. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.
Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or military status.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree- specifically in Art History, and 2 years (or 4 semesters) of teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD. In Art History or a very closely related field. Candidates who are ABD will be considered.
- Evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level, including the ability to deliver both in-person and online courses effectively.
- Experience teaching a broad range of courses, from survey-level to advanced topics in Art History.
- A strong interest in engaging visual arts students and integrating historical, theoretical, and critical perspectives into the curriculum.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary pedagogical approaches.
- The ability to develop and teach courses that reflect unique areas of expertise.
