Jobs/Dec 13, 2016

Assistant Professor, Medieval Art History, Louisiana State University

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The School of Art at Louisiana State University invites applications for a fullā€time, tenure track Assistant Professor in Medieval Art History position to begin August 2017. The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator and researcher with demonstrated professional achievement.

Job Summary/Responsibilities
Teach introductory and senior-level courses in medieval and byzantine art, freshman-level survey, and additional required or elective courses (as deemed suitable for the individual based upon background and program need), consistent with teaching loads typically assigned in the School. Participate in the graduate program as a member of the graduate faculty. Engage in appropriate research and publication, student advising, participate in M.F.A. student critiques, perform service through school and university committees, and supervise B.A., M.A., and M.F.A. theses.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in any area of medieval art; successful teaching experience; evidence of professional achievement. Evidence of the creation of high quality work and ongoing research is required.

Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will be able to teach a course in Islamic art as well as Ancient art, and encourage interactive classroom learning and student research. Record of awards/publications, and evidence of innovation in teaching.