Lecturer of Art History
The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) at Texas A&M University invites applications for one (1) full-time, non-tenure track lecturer position in art history with a nine-month appointment, with a possibility for renewal. The start date for this position is August 11th, 2025. PVFA and the Section of Visual, Material & Performance Cultures seek an individual who will teach art history survey courses covering art from pre-historic times to the 21st century and an upper-level undergraduate course on Modern Art and participate in academic service. The survey courses are typically taught as large lecture classes (both face-to-face and online delivery) that serve undergraduate majors in the Bachelor of Science in Visualization program, the Minor in Art, the Minor in Art and Architectural History, and the University Core Curriculum. Candidates with expertise in the history of art and technology are especially encouraged to apply.
The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) is a new college within the Texas A&M University System and has a diverse and dynamic mission with 100 faculty and over 30 staff members and projected exponential growth in the next four years. The college was formed from three departments/programs spread across the university: the Department of Visualization, the Department of Performance Studies, and the Dance Science Program. The mission of PVFA places a heavy emphasis on faculty and student collaboration and interdisciplinary work in both scholarly and creative research. Texas A&M University leadership has charged the college with developing innovative research and creative works, public performances, and degree offerings at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels that build upon our strength in merging art and science, as well as the traditional fields of art, music, dance, and theater. Applicants should consult the college’s website to review our academic and research programs (https://pvfa.tamu.edu/).
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Master level degree appropriate for the field in which the faculty member will teach and significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or a related field or hold an MFA or Ph.D. in art history or a related field.
Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in art history and extensive university teaching experience.
Application Instructions
Interested individuals should apply through apply.interfolio.com/169785 and submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (embed links to your work/student work you mentor)
- Personal Statement: Your statement should include your philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable.
- Names and contact information of five (5) professional references.
Review of applications will begin 10 days after posting and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions should be directed to Dr. Daniel Humphrey, Chair of the search committee (email: danhumphrey@tamu.edu).
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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