The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University (NYU) invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Visual Studies of the Early Modern World to commence on September 1, 2027. We are seeking a scholar of the visual who can teach undergraduate courses on the early modern world using transregional or transcultural perspectives. We will consider scholars of any part of the world. Successful candidates for this two-year position will present strong evidence of excellence in interdisciplinary teaching and research and will have the Ph.D. in hand by the start date of September 1, 2027.

The position is a two-year, non-renewable position, during which time the Visiting Assistant Professor will participate fully in the life of the school, through faculty meetings and special programming. A strong track record of innovative teaching across disciplines is required. Candidates are advised that all teaching at Gallatin is done on campus in New York City.
Founded in 1972, Gallatin is a liberal arts college of 1,600 undergraduate students and 160 graduate students located within the major research University of NYU. Its innovative B.A. and M.A. programs in individualized study encourage students to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary program of study that combines courses taken in the various schools of NYU with independent studies, internships, and Gallatin’s own interdisciplinary seminars, writing courses, and arts workshops. The School emphasizes excellent teaching, top level faculty research, intensive student advising and mentoring, and a unique combination of program flexibility and academic rigor.

For more information about the Gallatin School, visit our website at https://gallatin.nyu.edu.

Qualifications
Strong evidence of excellence in interdisciplinary teaching and research and Ph.D. in hand by the start date of September 1, 2027.

Application Instructions
Applicants should include a CV; a cover letter that outlines relevant writing, teaching, and service experience; a writing sample of recent research; two dream course descriptions; and a list of two referees. Applicants should upload material to the Interfolio link by December 1, 2026 to receive full consideration.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
All application materials must be submitted electronically. To apply, please visit:
https://apply.interfolio.com/194424

For questions, please contact Gallatin’s Office of Human Resources at gallatin.hrnyu.edu, or the chair of the search committee, Todd Porterfield, at tp32nyu.edu.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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