Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art History

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Job Ttitle: Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art History

Company: Oberlin College & Conservatory


Description: Announcement InformationJob SummaryThe Department of Art History at Oberlin College invite applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in Modern and Contemporary Art History in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one year [2 semesters], beginning fall 2025, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.
AboutFounded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, selective liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio and is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. Oberlin College was the first college in the US to make interracial education and co-education central to its mission. The College continues to view a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational environment as essential to the excellence of its academic program. Among liberal arts colleges, Oberlin is a national leader in successfully placing graduates into PhD programs.For information on the Oberlin Art Department, see: . The Art Department is located next to the Allen Memorial Art Museum ( ), which houses an important collection of modern and contemporary art, and the Oberlin College Art Library ( ), which has significant holdings of artists’ books and mail art. Among the many rich collections of modern and contemporary art nearby are the Cleveland Museum of Art, MOCA (the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland), the Akron Art Museum, and the Wexner Center in Columbus.
ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the general area of Modern and Contemporary Art History. One of these courses will be an introductory survey course, repeated in the fall and spring semesters, entitled either “Approaches to Western Art” or “Approaches to the Art of the Americas.” The remaining three courses will be at the intermediate and advanced level, on topics of the candidate’s choice. The Department welcomes specialists of any subfield or region within the field of Modern and Contemporary Art History whose teaching will explore diverse perspectives, methodologies, and geographies. At the intro level, applicants will be required to teach material prior to the twentieth century.
QualificationsAmong the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or expected by the first semester of academic year 2025-2026). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable, as is the ability to teach from original objects. Oberlin College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.
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CompensationWithin the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsA complete application will be comprised of: 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching and scholarship; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) a statement (or statements) on your teaching philosophy, detailing experience in supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment; and 5) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.*All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory’s online application process at:*By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers upon submission of application.Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the January deadline will be guaranteed fullconsideration.Questions about the position can be addressed to Matthew Rarey, Chair of Art History, at or 440-775-8129.

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Location: Oberlin, OH

Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:51:41 GMT


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