Kindler Family Assistant Professor in Global Contemporary Art - Colgate University

The Art and Art History department at Colgate University invites
applications for a tenure-stream position as the "Kindler Family Assistant
Professor in Global Contemporary Art", beginning fall semester 2019. Salary
commensurate with teaching experience and publications. This is a
generously endowed position that comes with an enhanced research fund at
the assistant level. In addition to courses in their regional, cultural, or
otherwise defined area of expertise, the historian of Global Contemporary
Art will teach undergraduate courses in transnational, global, or
cross-cultural approaches to contemporary art and art institutions in a
combined art history and studio department. In the annual five-course load,
regular teaching contributions will include courses on global contemporary
art up to the present day, as well as other electives of the successful
candidate's own design. Responsibilities also include senior thesis
advising. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in
all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. An
interest in contributing to our new program in Museum Studies is also
welcome. Letter of application, c.v., and three current letters of
recommendation must be submitted through
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11538.

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and
identities. Candidates should describe in their application how their
approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018, and will continue until
the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find
postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other
institutions of higher education in upstate New York at
www.upstatenyherc.org.

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color,
creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status,
disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation and gender
identity and expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence
and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law.
Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer.Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women,
persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2900 students
situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to
excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the
Art and Art History department can be found at
http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/art-and-art-history