The University of St. Thomas, Department of Art History seeks applicants for a full-time, benefit-eligible, Art History Tenure Track faculty member to lead our Museum Studies programs beginning in September 2022.

The ideal candidate will show evidence in their scholarly work and teaching of an interest in and ability to bring diverse academic perspectives to bear on questions of art history and museum studies.

The position involves teaching six courses per year in the history, theory, and practice of museums and exhibitions at the graduate and undergraduate levels, mentoring students in internships and individual research, and interfacing with our art collections on campus as well as in the broader community. This position may also direct our Museum Studies Certificate program at the graduate level and Museum Studies Minor at the undergraduate level, for which a stipend would be provided. The annual teaching load includes four sections of an art history introductory course and two undergraduate/graduate courses on topics in museum theory and practice, museum education, or other areas/periods of expertise. This position would be responsible for working with policies and programs for all UST collections and also must collaborate with the Chair, the Director of Graduate Studies, and University curators to develop connections that will benefit our students and ensure strong academic training.

Ph.D. (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Art History, Museum Studies, or related field preferred, or alternatively, A.B.D. or M.A. with additional publications and experience will also be considered. Art historical expertise must complement our regular full time faculty and we particularly seek a candidate with new and innovative approaches to the history of art and field of museum studies.