Missouri State University - Assistant Professor of Art History H-Net Job Guide

• 09/17/2026 Job Institution Missouri State University Institution Type College / University Department Art and Design Location Missouri, United States Position Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of Art History Assistant Professor 9-month appointment (academic year), Tenure Track Department of Art and Design, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri Starting date: August 1, 2027 Position Description The Department of Art and Design at Missouri State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Art History and Visual Culture . We seek a candidate with the ability to teach art history to undergraduate and MFA students, with a focus in pre-1750 Europe and west Asia. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester (3/3), and a continued creative research agenda is expected. Departmental responsibilities include involvement with program planning, assessment, curriculum development, student advisement, and participation in department governance. Contribute to departmental, college, and university service through committees and foster community engagement in alignment with the Missouri State University Public Affairs mission. General Function The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor's teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University. About the Department and Our Program The Department of Art and Design's faculty are dedicated to specialized courses serving almost 500 undergraduate majors, with majors in Visual Art and Culture (Art History and Visual Culture, Museum Studies), Design, Studio Art, Art Education, and Electronic Arts. In addition, we offer an MFA in interdisciplinary Visual Studies and a Master of Art Education. Housed in the downtown Brick City complex, the Department of Art and Design offers students and faculty a dedicated creative environment set within the larger Idea Commons urban innovation park in downtown Springfield, Missouri. The Department's various galleries, including the Brick City Gallery and Carolla Arts Exhibition Center, provide over 6000 square feet of exhibition space, and a Visiting Artists and Scholars series regularly brings recognized artists, designers, and scholars to the Department for lectures, workshops, and portfolio critiques. Required Qualifications ABD or Ph.D. in Art History or an equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline. Ability to teach Western art history survey classes, upper division art history classes in pre-1750 Europe and west Asia (such as ancient, medieval, early modern, or Islamic art and architecture), and other classes—such as other areas of art history or museum studies—dependent on experience and research agenda. Successful candidates will demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to undergraduate education, and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with students and colleagues and foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment. Special Instructions to Applicants Applications are to be made electronically using this link: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87706 Please upload: A cover letter describing the candidate's qualifications, interest in this position, and approach to teaching public university students. A short writing sample (article, chapter) (Please use "Other Documents-1" for this attachment) A current CV, including the names and contact information of three academic or professional references. Unofficial transcript of terminal degree. 1-2 sample course syllabi that include course description and course calendar First date of consideration is November 2, 2026. Review of the applicants will continue until the position is filled. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution. Contact Information Professor Billie Follensbee at BillieFollensbee@MissouriState.

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