"Assistant Professor"

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The College of Fine Arts and Communication invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in contemporary art history in the Department of Art + Design, Art History, and Art Education. Preferred start date is August 2026.

Appointees required to hold a Ph.D. at the time of hire. Candidates with teaching experience, a global vision for developing the curriculum in contemporary art, a record of publication, and leadership experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to show annual evidence of substantial research, advise majors, serve on faculty committees and participate in shared governance at the department, college, and university levels, and teach a variety of courses including a global survey and upper-level classes on modern and contemporary art. The candidate may have curatorial opportunities in the University Art Gallery and will be encouraged to engage with vibrant interdisciplinary programs on campus, to work with graduate students in the arts and humanities, and to take advantage of Towson’s close proximity to major collections such as those at the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Walters Art Museum, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.

The Art History program is situated in the Department of Art + Design, Art History, and Art Education, and serves majors and minors as well as students across all programs in the department as well as the broader campus. The successful candidate will join three tenured faculty members and several lecturers specializing in various aspects of art history and museum studies. The program takes full advantage of Towson’s metropolitan location and liberal arts tradition and provides opportunities for research and collaborative, interdisciplinary learning both on campus and beyond.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and will continue until January 10, 2026. For questions regarding the position, please email Associate Professor Jon Lundak at jlundak@towson.edu. To apply, please submit a letter of application, CV, one sample of scholarship, and three letters of recommendation. Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is COFAC-3911.

Targeted salary range: $65,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission.