Job Opening - Art Historian (02/2012)

Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University seeks to fill a full-time, tenure track Art Historian faculty position beginning in August 2012. Primary teaching responsibilities are in Art History and Art Appreciation. The opportunity exists to pursue museum experiences, to teach in the University Honors program and to enhance the appreciation of broad cultures and women’s contributions. Working with university, local, and regional art galleries and art organizations is expected in this position. The candidate will be teaching in a new visual art facility and will be working with art faculty who have a commitment to innovative pedagogy.

A Ph.D. in Art History is required. A demonstration of teaching effectiveness and evidence of a commitment to understanding diverse populations will be required as part of the on-campus interview. All candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. upon appointment, and offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Three years of college-level teaching experience and a demonstrated promise as a scholar in Art History is highly desired.

Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial for application, official prior to an on-campus interview) and a list of three references (including email addresses and phone numbers) to Michael Campbell, Professor of Art, Search Committee Chair, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257-2299. Application materials may be emailed (PDF format only) to clgrah@ship.edu. Review of applications will begin March 19, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Shippensburg University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our department is committed to increasing the diversity among our faculty. We also encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are to apply.