Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Instructor/Ast Professor Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
Instructor/Ast Professor Fixed Term in Art History
Position Summary
The Department of Art, Art History, and Design at Michigan State University is currently establishing a pool of fixed-term assistant professors and instructors. These positions will be filled per course/per semester, on an as-needed basis. Applicants in this pool are reviewed when the program has an immediate need to fill a vacancy as needed within two years to begin as early as January 1, 2023.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in art history in both the Art History program and in MSU's Integrated Studies in Arts and Humanities program. We are open to all fields, with a preference for Latin American Art and Global Modern Art.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
ABD or Ph.D. in Art History or a related discipline for Assistant Professor appointment.
Masters required for Instructor level appointment.
Experience teaching at the college level.
Desired Qualifications
Expertise in Latin American Art and/or Global Modern Art
Required Application Materials
Qualified applicants should submit
- a cover letter
- current curriculum vitae
- a statement of teaching philosophy and sample syllabi
- A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence.
- the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}
Special Instructions
For more information, contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Lily Woodruff, woodru56@msu.edu. Information about the Art History program and the Department of Art, Art History, and Design can be found at http://art.msu.edu, while information about the Integrated Studies in Arts and Humanities program can be found at .
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
Review of Applications Begins On
11/07/2022
Website
art.msu.edu
Department Statement
The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic communit