What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art History Instructor position at Slippery Rock University?
The SRU Art Department is seeking a full-time temporary instructor for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach Art History courses and Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry courses as assigned. This is a one-year full-time position with benefits; salary commensurate with experience. The position is open to candidates with expertise in any area of art history, with a preference given to Art Historians who can teach a wide array of courses, including the ability to teach a general education course in Visual Art Inquiry, plus Overviews of Western and World Art History and upper-level courses covering Foundations of Modern Art, North American Art, plus other specialized period survey courses. The teaching load will be 4-4 (12 credit workload). Courses will include core fine arts courses, global surveys of art history, and upper division courses. Departmental service is expected. Finalists will be required to give a teaching demonstration; full consideration given to applications received on or before April 18, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Art History or equivalent PhD degree in closely related field required.
ABD Candidates will be considered.
Submission of Teaching Philosophy and Professional Writing Samples are required.
Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration are required.
Commitment to the education of diverse populations and candidates are encouraged to articulate how they bring and ethos of valuing diversity to their work as educators.
ABD Candidates will be considered.
Submission of Teaching Philosophy and Professional Writing Samples are required.
Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration are required.
Commitment to the education of diverse populations and candidates are encouraged to articulate how they bring and ethos of valuing diversity to their work as educators.
Preferred Qualifications
College teaching experience, and clear evidence of teaching excellence beyond the traditional classroom.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
03/27/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Chief Human Resource Officer
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205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016
Special Instructions to Applicants
The CV should include at least three references (name, full contact information, position held, and relationship to the applicant clearly explained).
In addition, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position (unofficial copies are fine for the application process).
The final candidate hired will be required to provide official transcripts to:
Human Resources
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057.
The final candidate hired will also be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 Background Check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background check, and Federal Criminal (FBI) and gain clearance prior to appointment.
In addition, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position (unofficial copies are fine for the application process).
The final candidate hired will be required to provide official transcripts to:
Human Resources
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057.
The final candidate hired will also be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 Background Check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background check, and Federal Criminal (FBI) and gain clearance prior to appointment.
