<p>About MassArt:</p> <p>Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.</p> <p>MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>January 15th: Priority consideration</p> <p>Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.</p> <p>The History of Art Department at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is committed to diversifying and expanding our curriculum to encompass more global perspectives, to address the expressed interests of our students, and to support our campus-wide strategic plan. The department is seeking accomplished teacher-scholars for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor to join us in the Fall of 2025. These are full-time positions that carry a twelve (12) credit workload per semester. Scholars working in any of the three fields described below are invited to apply.</p> <p>Arts of Africa and African Diasporas</p> <p>The ideal candidate will teach courses in the visual arts of Africa and African Diasporas in a global context, including courses in their areas of expertise. We welcome applicants who research art and objects relating to the following: ancient and premodern African cultures; slavery and its legacies; African-American art; theories of cultural annexation, assimilation, and appropriation; and/or postcolonial race studies. Candidates with multi- and interdisciplinary approaches, as well as candidates from the fields of art and architectural history, archaeology, anthropology, and/or material culture are invited to apply.</p> <p>Arts of Indigenous Peoples of the Americas</p> <p>The ideal candidate will teach courses in the visual arts and built environments of the Americas, encompassing the diversity of Indigenous artistic traditions from ancient to contemporary periods, including courses in their areas of expertise. Candidates with multi- and interdisciplinary approaches, as well as candidates from the fields of art and architectural history, archaeology, anthropology, and/or material culture are invited to apply.</p> <p>Arts of the Islamic World</p> <p>The ideal candidate will teach broad overviews bridging diverse cultural, geographic, and dynastic boundaries, including courses in their areas of expertise, potentially including period and regional traditions (architecture, painting, sculpture, ceramics and glass, mosaic and tile, textiles, metalwork, calligraphy), Islamic cross-cultural and inter-cultural interactions and influences, and contemporary work by Muslim artists in a global context. Candidates with multi- and interdisciplinary approaches, as well as candidates from the fields of art and architectural history, archaeology, anthropology, and/or material culture are invited to apply.</p> <p>Summary of duties for all positions</p> <ul> <li>Teaching survey and specialty lecture, discussion, and seminar courses </li><li>Co-teaching the required first-year global survey HART-101 Introduction to the History of Art </li><li>These are full-time positions that carry a twelve (12) credit workload per semester </li><li>Advising undergraduates at all levels </li><li>Participation in college-wide committees and departmental activities </li></ul> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>$66,000-$74,000</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>A PhD or equivalent in the History of Art or a related field, with a focus on one (or more) of the following areas: </li><li>Arts of Africa and/or African Diasporas </li><li>Arts of Indigenous Peoples of the Americas </li><li>Arts of the Islamic World </li></ul> <p>Skills & Teaching Experience</p> <ul> <li>Experience teaching at the college level </li><li>A consistent professional research and publication record </li><li>Clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student population </li><li>Demonstrated ability for, and/or interest in, teaching global survey-based courses </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Please note MassArt:</p> <ul> <li>Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship. </li><li>Is not an E-Verify institution. </li></ul> <p>Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.</p> <p>You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.</p> <p>Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):</p> <p>When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.</p> <p>Want the specifics? Please click here to view MassArt Benefits.</p> <p>MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.</p> <p>MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Application Requirements:</p> <p>Applications must be submitted through our online portal. All applicants will need to submit:</p> <ul> <li>A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications listed above, with particular attention to the candidate's clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student body. </li><li>A one-page teaching philosophy </li><li>A comprehensive CV, including a bibliography of published works and a list of courses taught </li><li>A sample syllabus or syllabi of courses taught </li><li>A writing sample </li><li>Names and contact information for three references </li></ul> <p>Letters may be requested of the three references that are listed on your application. If you do not wish for a reference to be contacted, please do not enter their information, and provide an alternate reference.</p>