Providence College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Art and Art History at the assistant professor level, beginning August 1, 2027. We seek an interdisciplinary teacher-scholar who specializes in the chronological era from c.1800 to the present.

Salary:

$70,000-$80,000 Teaching responsibilities will include courses in Modern and Contemporary Art, participation in a team-taught Survey, advanced undergraduate seminars, and Methods and Senior Thesis courses on a rotating basis. We welcome research and courses that center intersectional approaches to Modern and Contemporary art and media and also may be cross-listed with Women's and Gender Studies, Black Studies, American Studies, Global Studies, Latin American and Latina/o Studies, Asian Studies, and other departments such as Theatre, Dance, and Film; Communication; English; Political Science, etc., depending on the expertise and interests of the person hired. Cooperation and coordination with our thriving PC Galleries' exhibitions and programming is also desired. Collegial interaction and engagement with students in our Studio Art program is also important to the position. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a Ph.D. from an accredited institution and demonstrate a strong commitment to innovative teaching, use of technology, interdisciplinary art historical scholarship, and demonstrated broad methodological interests within the field(s) of expertise. The position includes competitive salary and benefits, as well as research support including travel funds, library resources, and grant writing assistance. Candidates should submit the following documents online: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the names and email addresses of three reference providers who will be prompted to submit letters of recommendation on your behalf. Application instructions are available on the College website at: https://careers.providence.edu/ . For additional information or questions, please contact Bing Huang, search chair, Department of Art & Art History, bhuang@providence.edu .