Professor - History jobs in Rochester, NY

The School of Art and Design within the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University seeks a dynamic educator for a tenure track faculty position in in Art History specializing in modern art with attention given to material culture, design, and/or craft in a global context from 1800-1945 at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will begin in August 2024. The annual salary for this position will be $54,000-$60,000, depending on experience. 

We seek candidates whose teaching and research would add to our existing strength in Asian art history, and which might include Africa/African diaspora, the Middle East, or any regional subfield of the Americas. In our robust division, faculty members teach in multiple areas. We especially welcome applications from candidates with a secondary area or transnational expertise who could teach occasional courses in canonical European and/or American art. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and teaching is expected. 

Scholars who engage with museum and curatorial studies are encouraged to apply, as well as those who might wish to pursue interdisciplinary connections with campus programs and minors (including, but not limited to: Africana Studies, Film Studies, Global Studies, Women and Gender Studies). 

Qualifications 
Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Art History and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, The successful candidate will have an active record of research and scholarship at the national level and growing recognition in the field; three years teaching experience or equivalent is preferred. 

Responsibilities 

• Engage with divisional & university-wide service including, but not limited to, recruitment, advising students, and other administrative duties expected from faculty.
• Commit to the university's goals of mentorship, inclusion, and intersections.
• Teach 24 credit hours per academic year.
• Conduct scholarly research to support tenure & promotion.
• Serve as a model of professionalism and act as a resource for students within the teaching-learning environment.

Application process 
Compile as one PDF document (under 10MB): Letter of interest, CV, Evidence of teaching excellence (this may include course evaluations, supervisor evaluations, evidence of teaching awards, etc), a statement of teaching philosophy, which should include both a narrative of your pedagogy, statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion, and contact information for three professional references ( address, phone number and email). 

For further information about the position, contact Dr. Hope Childers, Chair of the Division of Art History, childers@alfred.edu. 

Priority review of application materials will end on January 5, 2024 and continue until filled. 

Alfred University 
Located in rural Western NY, Alfred University is the second oldest co-educational college in the United States and one of the earliest to have enrolled African-American and Native American students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an appreciation of issues that matter to our university community, such as diversity and social justice. 

The School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited member of NASAD, with 35 full-time faculty serving more than 500 students. The School is unique among institutions of higher education with an open curriculum, allowing a robust and diverse experience in studio art, design, and art history courses. Students and faculty alike thrive in an intensive and supportive learning environment. School of Art and Design students are fully integrated into Alfred University's community of 2,000 students. The New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC) includes the School of Art and Design, the Inamori School of Engineering, and Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to advance research in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and creative legacy exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art and Design. For more information visit: go.alfred.edu/arts and https://www.alfred.edu/academics/undergrad-­majors-minors/ art-history.cfm 

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.