Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History & African American Studies Job at Th

Note for Current UM Employees Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu Position Description The Department of Art & Art History and the African American Studies Program at The University of Mississippi invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History & African American Studies beginning August 21, 2025. This full-time, one-year position (with the possibility of renewal) requires a Ph.D. in art history or a closely related field. The successful candidate will be a humanities-rooted research scholar with broad expertise in the field of race and art in North America, and specific research expertise in African American art. The position is a joint appointment in African American Studies and Art & Art History. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate art history courses, developing a record of publication, and performing service appropriate to the position including participation in shared governance. The candidate will teach African American and Black diasporic art in the Americas, a course in African American Studies, art history surveys, and courses directly related to their research portfolio. The Department of Art & Art History is committed to fostering students’ creativity through the development of critical-thinking skills combined with intellectual inquiry. With a focus on academic excellence, creative exploration, and scholarly investigation, our students and faculty learn, evaluate, and exchange their knowledge of art history, art, and design, in an inclusive environment. Position Details Appointment: 9 month Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications This full-time, one-year position (with the possibility of renewal) requires a Ph.D. in art history or a closely related field. Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. Application Procedures Applicants should complete the University’s online application form at https://careers.olemiss.edu/ AND submit a letter of intent and a Curriculum Vitae. Review of applications will begin January 21, 2025. The position will remain open until an adequate pool has been established. Background Check Statement The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. EEO Statement The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr