ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ART HISTORY

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)

Please email materials to: 
Mr. Scott Burrell, 
Director, The Dear School of Creative & Performing Arts 
Northwestern State University 
150 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71497 
nfburrellc@nsula.edu

 

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•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. 

Salary : $56,000