Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History

Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History Lafayette College:

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Easton, PA Open Date:

Feb 20, 2026 Description The Art Department at Lafayette College invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History (3/3 teaching load), beginning July 2026. This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a second year contingent upon curricular need and a successful performance review. We seek a candidate qualified to teach medieval art; the ability to teach Islamic art and architecture is preferred. The successful candidate will teach the first half of our introductory Western art survey (ancient through medieval), as well as upper-level courses in medieval art and, ideally, Islamic art and architecture. The Art Department includes both Art History and Studio Art. We welcome applications from candidates with prior teaching experience who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, curricular development, pedagogical innovation, and the effective use of technology. Located in the Lehigh Valley and within 70 miles of New York City and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community: one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share in the responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. Qualifications A Ph.D. in Art History or related field is required by the start of the appointment. Application Instructions Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus, and three confidential letters of recommendation through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/182066. The cover letter should address how the applicant's teaching will support Lafayette College's commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the College's diversity statement . Review of applications will begin March 6, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Nestor Gil ( giln@lafayette.edu ). For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/182066 Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of age ); and other applicable laws and College policies. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Director of Educational Equity/ Title IX Coordinator. Copies of relevant policies and procedures can be found at https://sash.lafayette.edu/policies-laws/ . Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-88917f116d40ef4586a15761eaa27279