The Department of Art History at Rice University seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professorship in the art and architecture of the Greek and/or Roman worlds, broadly defined. Candidates must have a proven record of publication and service commensurate with their career stage. Completion of the PhD degree by July 2019 is required.

The department offers programs of study leading to both the BA and PhD degrees. The new hire will teach four courses each academic year, covering a range of topics from area surveys to graduate-level courses on specialized subjects of the candidate’s choice. The candidate will also supervise undergraduate independent studies and honors theses, and mentor doctoral students. Applications are especially welcome from candidates who have demonstrated a capacity for transcultural research and pedagogy.

The new hire will have the opportunity to play an active role in interdepartmental programs and centers at Rice, including the Program in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations, the Minor in Museums and Cultural Heritage, and the Rice Archaeological Field School. Nearby museums including the Menil Collection and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston offer further opportunities for collaboration.