Assistant Professor in the History of Asian Art

Assistant Professor in the History of Asian Art

Category: Faculty

Department: Department of Art History, Harpur College

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Position ID: 204980

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Art History Department has developed a distinctive profile
through a commitment to new theoretical perspectives and
cross-disciplinary approaches to the history of art, the built
environment, and the broader field of visual culture. We are
committed to the mutual enrichment of teaching and research, as
reflected in our distinctive undergraduate curriculum and our
prominence as an innovative and markedly international center for
graduate education.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Art History Department at Binghamton University invites
applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor -
Asian Art, post-900 CE, beginning Fall 2027. A PhD in art history
or a related field by the start date of the appointment is
required. A promising record of research and experience teaching at
the undergraduate and graduate level is preferred.

This position seeks to build on and reinvigorate the department's
historical strength in the study of the art and culture of Asia,
including Islamic art and the art and architecture of East Asia.
Field and period of specialization post-900 CE are open. We
especially welcome applications from those sharing our commitment
to new theoretical perspectives and cross-disciplinary approaches
to the discipline. The successful candidate will develop a
curriculum that expands existing geographical and historical areas
of concentration in the department, work collaboratively with
colleagues in Art History as well as faculty in other departments
and programs, and participate actively in the intellectual life of
the university. The teaching and scholarship interests of the ideal
candidate will include transregional and interdisciplinary
approaches.

Binghamton University fosters a variety of interdisciplinary
programs, including the Center for Middle East and North African
Studies and the Asian and Asian American Studies Department, and
our new colleague will be encouraged to contribute to one or more
of these. Resources on campus to support professional and scholarly
development include the School of the Arts, which fosters
collaboration across its five departments (including Art History)
and the Binghamton University Art Museum.

Responsibilities include teaching courses at all undergraduate and
graduate levels. This position entails a 2-2 course load, with
typically one undergraduate lecture and one joint undergraduate /
graduate seminar offered per semester.

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in art history or a related field by August 16, 2027

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Published research in a peer-reviewed publication

Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from
individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available
for this position.

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