The TCU School of Art invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art of the Ancient Americas and Colonial Latin America. We seek a scholar whose research engages with the art, architecture, and visual cultures of Mexico, Central America, and/or South America. Scholars whose research spans across ancient and colonial periods are especially encouraged. The position comes with annual research funding. The candidate will be expected to actively participate in TCU’s close relationship with museums in the area, in particular the Kimbell Art Museum, but also the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and museums in Dallas. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including Introduction to Art History, and upper division courses and graduate seminars in their area of specialization; maintain active research agenda; contribute to departmental and university service; advise graduate and undergraduate students.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums — the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Department Details:
TCU’s School of Art is a NASAD-accredited program that offers the B.A. and M.A. in Art History, as well as the B.A., B.F.A. and M.F.A. in Studio Art and the B.F.A. in Art Education. The “museum experience” makes the TCU Art History program distinctive. The art history faculty maintains a close working relationship with the art museums in the area, especially the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Kimbell Art Museum, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Dallas Museum of Art, and Sid Richardson Museum. Centering on the art object, the program allows students to expand their knowledge of the historical, stylistic, and theoretical dimensions of the visual arts, while having the invaluable experience of engaging directly with art objects.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:
Only online applications will be accepted: https://jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-art-of-the-ancient-americas-and-colonial-latin-america-tcu-main-campus-texas-united-states

Applications must include:
- a letter of application addressing the candidate’s teaching and research;
- a current curriculum vita (CV);
- a list of 3 references and their current contact information

Candidates who advance past initial review will be required to send additional materials including letters of reference and a writing sample.
Only electronic materials will be accepted.

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