The Art and Art History Department of Washington and Lee University seeks applicants with expertise in Modern and Contemporary art for a one-year appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in July 2019. Candidates with a specialization in African and/or African Diaspora art are especially encouraged to apply.

Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate instruction and an ability to support the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory courses in modern and contemporary art history and advanced undergraduate courses in their area of scholarly expertise. Of particular interest are candidates whose teaching can support our interdisciplinary programs (including but not limited to Africana Studies, Middle East and South Asian Studies, Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies).

Application review begins January 10, 2019 and continues until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted via Skype and possibly at the College Art Association Annual Conference in New York on February 15, 2019.

Duties:

Candidates will teach 6 courses during the academic year: 3 courses during the 12-week fall term, 2 courses during the 12-week winter term, and 1 course during the 4-week spring term. Courses must include a Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Present and Art Since 1945.

Supervise 1-3 undergraduate thesis papers during the 2019-20 academic year.

Work collegially and productively with others

About Washington and Lee University: Washington and Lee is a highly selective, private, liberal arts university with approximately 1800 undergraduates, located in the Shenandoah Valley in Lexington, Virginia. One of the nation’s finest liberal arts colleges, W&L is unique in having accredited pre-professional undergraduate programs in business administration, journalism, and accounting, plus a graduate School of Law. Established in 1749, it is the ninth oldest institution of higher learning in the nation. To learn more, please visit www.wlu.edu.

Qualifications

A completed Ph.D. in Art History is preferred, although ABD candidates will be considered. The strongest candidates will have college teaching experience and demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching, a publication record, and clear plans for ongoing scholarly engagement.

Application Instructions

Applications should include a letter of intent outlining research interests, teaching experience and philosophy; a CV; two sample syllabi; and three confidential letters of recommendation.

EEO Statement

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue.