Overview

The Providence College Department of Art and Art History seeks a full-time, one-year visiting assistant professor in Modern/Contemporary Art History (1800-present) to begin August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will participate in the team-taught western survey course and teach courses in Modern and Contemporary art history during the academic year 2026-2027.

The position includes competitive salary and benefits, as well as research support including travel funds, library resources, and grant proposal assistance. Cultural resources in the city of Providence and the surrounding region are extensive. The salary range for this position is $68,000-$72,000.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will participate in the team-taught western survey course and teach courses in Modern and Contemporary art history during the academic year 2026-2027.

Education and Experience

Preference will be given to applicants who possess a Ph.D. from an accredited institution (or are very near completion) and demonstrate a strong commitment to innovative and collaborative teaching, use of technology, and art historical scholarship.

Supplemental Information

Candidates should submit the following documents: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy and the names and email addresses of three reference providers who can submit letters of recommendation on your behalf. Application instructions are available on the College website at: https://careers.providence.edu.

For additional information or questions, please contact Paul Crenshaw, search committee chair, at paul.crenshaw@providence.edu.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.