Full-time Faculty Position in Art History

AUR's BA in Art History combines the critical, comparative, and interdisciplinary approaches of an American liberal arts
education with exceptional opportunities for direct engagement with art, architecture, museums, collections, archives, and cultural
institutions throughout Rome.

We seek an accomplished scholar-teacher whose research and teaching will expand the intellectual,
methodological, and geographic scope of the Art History program. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and
visibility of the program, maintain an active scholarly agenda, and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, mentorship,
and academic citizenship.

Preferred areas of specialization include early modern, modern, and contemporary art; global art
history; museum and curatorial studies; collecting, provenance, and the art market; visual and material culture; and architectural
history. We also welcome candidates whose teaching and research build productive connections between Art History and Fine
Arts, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to visual culture and encouraging collaboration across programs, museums, collections, and
other cultural institutions. Candidates should be prepared to teach foundational Art History courses as well as upper-level courses in their
areas of expertise.

Located in Rome, AUR offers exceptional opportunities for object-based, site-specific, and experiential teaching
through engagement with museums, collections, archives, galleries, monuments, archaeological sites, and contemporary cultural institutions.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to integrate these resources into both teaching and research.

Requirements

• Ph. D. in Art History or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to
  excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentorship.
• Active record of scholarly research and publication appropriate to career
  stage.
• Ability to teach foundational Art History courses as well as advanced courses in the candidate's area of
  specialization.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary teaching, active learning, and student-centered pedagogy.
• Excellent written
  and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with museum-based,
  object-based, archival, or site-based teaching and research.
• Experience in an American liberal arts and/or international university
  environment.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across Art History, Fine Arts, and related fields.
• Demonstrated
  engagement with museums, collections, archives, galleries, or other cultural institutions.
• Experience with curriculum development,
  academic administration, program leadership, or strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across the Art History curriculum.
• Maintain an active scholarly and professional research
  agenda.
• Advise and mentor students in their academic, professional, and scholarly development.
• Contribute to curriculum
  development, assessment, strategic planning, and program growth.
• Participate in university service and faculty
  governance.
• Contribute to the intellectual life and visibility of the Art History program through lectures, seminars, conferences,
  exhibitions, publications, and collaborations with cultural institutions.
• Depending on rank, experience, and institutional needs,
  contribute to academic leadership and program administration, including potential future service as Program Director.

About The American University of Rome

The American University of Rome is a small, internationally
oriented liberal arts university located in Rome, Italy. Since 1969, AUR has provided an American liberal arts education to students from
around the world. AUR's intimate learning environment emphasizes critical inquiry, interdisciplinary study, and experiential learning while
taking full advantage of Rome's unparalleled artistic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit the following materials in PDF format to applications@aur.edu Ref. HR5_Art History:

• A letter of application
  describing teaching experience, scholarly accomplishments, and interest in the position.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• The
  names and contact information of three professional references, who will be contacted should the candidate advance to the interview
  stage.

First-round interviews will be conducted remotely. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in Rome.

Rank: Open Rank

Start Date: August 2027

Application Closing Date:
November 20, 2026

Salary: EUR45,000-EUR70,000 gross per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.