Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor in Art History

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Job Ttitle: Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor in Art History

Company: Rochester Institute of Technology


Description: OrganizationCAD School of Photo Arts and SciencesDetailed Job DescriptionThe School of Photographic Arts and Sciences invites applicants for a visiting assistant professor in the history of photography to teach in its Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) art history curriculum to start in August 2025. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the history, theory, and criticism of photography and at least two courses in the Art History curriculum in the School of Art per year. Applicants must demonstrate a strong research profile and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This role is a three-year visiting position with the option to renew to a maximum five-year term.We seek an individual who is able and interested in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness, professional development, integrity, and ethics; respect, diversity, and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s , , andCollege/DivisionCollege of Art and DesignRequired Application DocumentsCover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Writing SamplesFaculty Type (Tenure Status)Non-Tenure-Track VisitingEmployment CategoryFulltimeAdditional DetailsIn compliance with NYS’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Required Minimum Education LevelPhDHow To ApplyApply online at ; search openings, then Keyword Search 9427BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• Brief teaching philosophy
• A scholarly writing sample
• The names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references

For questions regarding this position, contact Catherine Zuromskis at .
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025, and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found.Anticipated Start Date13-Aug-2025Faculty RankVisiting Assistant ProfessorRequired Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in Art History or related field
• Minimum two years of higher education teaching experience beyond graduate school
• Record of scholarship at the national and international level
• Demonstrated conceptual, historical, and theoretical knowledge of contemporary photography
• Ability to teach modern and/or contemporary art history within a global context
• Commitment to working with student artists at the undergraduate and graduate levels and willingness to support them in developing their creative perspectives
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the School’s legacy as a leader in photographic education and the College’s continuing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department/College DescriptionThe School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) is internationally recognized for its professional study of photographic practices in a wide array of related disciplines, including advertising, fine art, photojournalism, visual media, and photographic sciences. The MFA in Photography and Related Media is a top-ten ranked graduate program in Photography. To learn more about the programs, faculty and students in SPAS, please visit .RIT’s College of Art and Design is the university’s creative hub where art, design, science, and technology intersect in our 200,000+ sq. ft. facility. We are a dynamic and professional arts and design community comprised of nearly 2,000 students (UG and Grad), 140 full-time faculty, 60 creative staff, and a number of professional part-time faculty, all of whom contribute to our College’s ecosystem. The College’s four schools offer programs in Art, Design, Crafts, Film and Animation, Photography and Photographic Sciences. The range of innovative programs offers students a panoramic perspective from creating fine art using centuries-old methods to pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. The College of Art and Design also takes full advantage of RIT’s opportunities in technology, STEM, engineering, sustainability, and entrepreneurism programs, as well as our global campuses, .Salary Minimum70000Salary Maximum82000

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Location: Rochester, NY

Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:00:36 GMT


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