"Department of Art & Art History: Two-Year Lecturer"

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Art & Art History invites applications for a two-year Lecturer position in Art History to begin Fall 2026. The program invites postdoctoral candidates seeking a faculty position at a liberal arts institution who have a strong desire to provide excellence in undergraduate teaching.

The new faculty member in Art History must have a terminal degree (Ph.D.) with a specialty in Caribbean and Latin American Art History. Preference will be given to those who can also teach courses that explore the history of global visual arts through various theoretical frameworks. This faculty member will be expected to teach both surveys of World Art and advanced courses in their field of expertise, as well as contribute to the University's Core Curriculum, including courses in Liberal Arts Foundations, Disciplinary Foundations, and Interdisciplinary Intensives. In addition to teaching duties, the Department seeks an active teacher-scholar with a dynamic research and scholarship agenda, including publications, conference presentations, and an interest in developing original research in their area of expertise. This new faculty member in Art History will collaborate with other faculty members in Art History to deliver courses within the curriculum.

The initial appointment for this position will be for a period of two years. Additional appointments are possible but not guaranteed and depend on the lecturer's performance, the availability of positions and budget, and student demand for the courses taught.

UNC Asheville is a leading public liberal arts and sciences institution with a deep commitment to teaching. It is the designated liberal arts and sciences university of the UNC system and is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. The faculty at UNC Asheville teach across our required interdisciplinary core curriculum, in courses that include first-year seminars; courses that engage scientific perspectives, and a capstone course that demonstrates the relevance of the liberal arts on contemporary issues.

Furthermore, UNCA has been and continues to be a national leader in undergraduate research. Over 67% of our students graduate each year having been engaged in this important learning experience and the University embraces the mentoring of undergraduate research as one of the highest forms of teaching. This commitment makes it essential for all faculty to be engaged in the current trends of their disciplines and this is demonstrated in the outstanding research and scholarship produced by the faculty.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach 3-4 courses (12 contact hours) per semester, engage in service to the institution, the community and the profession, and ideally work with our students in some area of the discipline specific to their expertise. Individuals with a passion for undergraduate teaching and interest in a career at an institution focused on the liberal arts are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be excited to engage a diverse community of learners, including first-generation college students and students from under-represented groups and/or under-resourced high schools, through varied, innovative, and student-focused pedagogies.

Applicants should submit the following electronically at https://jobs.unca.edu:

• Cover Letter addressing your interest in this position and why you are a fit for our institution, your teaching philosophy, and a description of your scholarly interests and the ways in which you engage or contribute to the evolution of your discipline.
• Curriculum Vitae
• References: Names and contact information for three references from whom we will request letters of reference to be sent separately; these references should address your written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; and potential to develop and maintain a successful research and publication practice.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries only should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Laurel Taylor, at ltaylor@unca.edu.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skill

A terminal degree in Art History or a related field is required. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that he or she has the ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; bring diverse and multidisciplinary perspectives into the classroom; and function professionally in a highly collaborative and increasingly diverse organization.