Urgently Require Assistant Professor - Art History in Greenville, NC

Job title: Assistant Professor - Art History Company: East Carolina University Job description: To apply, candidates must submit the following materials online via the PeopleAdmin system www.jobs.ecu.edu.

• Cover letter addressing position description
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of at least three professional references, including affiliation, email address, and phone number
• Sample of scholarship or link to scholarly works

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Posting Details Position Information Job Title Assistant Professor - Art History Position Number 930505 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH School of Art Department Homepage https://art.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department ART, SCHOOL OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Assistant Professor Working Title Assistant Professor - Art History Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range Commensurate with Qualifications Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Faculty (Teaching) Job Category Faculty (Teaching) Organizational Unit Overview The School of Art and Design provides a multidisciplinary approach to art and design that offers opportunities for students to develop their creative and critical thinking abilities by thinking through making. The School currently enrolls more than 500 students in twelve areas across four degrees. The School of Art and Design has the BFA in Art program in the University of North Carolina system, an impressive African art collection, and has been continuously accredited by NASAD since 1962. The School has over 40 full-time faculty and is located in Jenkins Fine Arts Center, a 142,000 square-foot facility with specialized equipment, tools, and technology for the School's 14 disciplines-animation/ interactive design, art education, art history, ceramics, film and video production, glass, graphic design, illustration, metal design, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and textile design. From computer labs, digital looms, CNC router, and laser cutters to a woodshop, foundry, letterpress shop, black and white darkroom, and beyond, the School's facilities are comprehensive and available to faculty and students who think, make, and work across the School's disciplines. East Carolina University has a long heritage and record of contributions to our community since its founding in 1907. Within the University of North Carolina system, ECU is the third largest of the state's 16 degree-granting public institutions. Based on the quality of its academic programs, ECU has been named one of the best colleges in the Southeast region by the Princeton Review. ECU is committed to maximizing student success, serving the public, and leading regional transformation in the East. The University is located in Greenville, North Carolina, on the Tar River, a community of over 90,000 and ranked 12th best college town by the Wall Street Journal. A former tobacco town, Greenville has developed as a cultural center in eastern North Carolina. In addition to extensive arts offerings by the School of Theater and Dance, School of Music, and School of Art and Design and its Wellington B. Gray Gallery, the city boasts the Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge and Greenville Museum of Art and numerous community schools of music, dance, and more. Outdoor amenities include access to the Tar River for boating and kayaking, the expansive River Park North, and a greenway system. Job Duties The School of Art and Design (SoAD) at East Carolina University seeks a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach Art History with a focus on the global majority, African diaspora, and/or African art history and/or African American art history. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate 1000-level survey art history courses to upper-level art history seminars, as well as graduate level courses for MFA in Art and MAEd in Art Education students. In addition to teaching, full-time faculty maintain their research/scholarship, mentor students, engage with other faculty, participate in various departmental activities, and serve the School, College, ECU, and our community. The School of Art and Design offers the BFA and MFA in Art with a variety of concentrations, as well as a BFA and MAEd in Art Education. All disciplines foster experimentation and collaboration to enrich learning within the School. The School's Wellington B. Gray Gallery holds a significant collection of African Art with works ranging in origin, media (from textiles to wood carvings, to adornment), and age. ECU has a diverse student body, and the School of Art and Design is committed to reflecting that diversity in its staff and faculty. Art history courses support bachelor's and master's studio and art education students as well as the BA students in Multidisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Art Histories. The candidate chosen for this position will teach 3 three-credit courses per semester. Additional responsibilities include:

• Research and scholarship appropriate to the candidate's expertise
• Collaborating with area faculty on curriculum development
• Service to the area, the School, College, University, and the profession
• Participate in promoting and recruiting students for the School of Art and Design

Contingent upon available funding. Minimum Education/Experience

• Ph.D. or ABD in art history or related field with a focus on the global majority, African diaspora, and/or African or African American art history. All qualifying degrees should be from appropriately accredited institutions. ABD candidates will be appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to his/her first reappointment
• Evidence of potential for success in research/scholarship

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation N/A Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Record of success in research/scholarship
• Higher education teaching experience as instructor of record
• Comprehensive grasp of art history

Special Instructions to Applicant To apply, candidates must submit the following materials online via the PeopleAdmin system www.jobs.ecu.edu.

• Cover letter addressing position description
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of at least three professional references, including affiliation, email address, and phone number
• Sample of scholarship or link to scholarly works

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. Job Open Date 11/15/2022 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 12/15/2022 Rank Level Assistant Professor Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or . Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. Expected salary: Location: Greenville, NC Apply Job!