Assistant Professor of Latin American Art History.
School of Art, College of Art & Design.
Louisiana State University and A&M College, Baton Rouge.

The School of Art at Louisiana State University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Latin American art history, to begin in Fall 2027.

Applications are invited from scholars with expertise in any historical period, including (but not limited to) Pre-Columbian, colonial, post-Independence, or modern and contemporary, and whose research focuses on any region across South America, Central America, the Caribbean, or North America. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching might encompass transnational, U.S. Latinx, or diaspora perspectives, or who demonstrate cross-disciplinary interest in areas such as Indigenous studies, ecology, global Modernisms, or post/colonial histories. This appointment carries a 2/2 teaching load, and candidates are expected to develop and teach a range of courses, including an introductory undergraduate-level survey course in Latin American art history and specialized upper-level classes on topics of their choosing. A multidisciplinary approach and innovative teaching methods are highly desirable.

The Art History faculty at LSU is part of the School of Art, which comprises undergraduate and graduate programs in Studio Art, Graphic Design, and Digital Art as well as Art History. The School of Art is the largest unit within the College of Art and Design, which also includes Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. The College also jointly offers an interdisciplinary Doctor of Design in Cultural Preservation (DDes) degree. We are looking for a candidate who is willing and able not only to serve the specific needs of the Art History program, but those of the School and College communities, at large. Art History faculty participate in MFA student critiques, perform service through School, College, and University committees, and supervise BA, MA, MFA, and DDes theses. The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator and researcher with demonstrated professional accomplishment. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of study prior to the appointment start date.

Review of applications begins on December 5, 2026. Position open until filled.

Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach 2 courses per semester at the undergraduate and the graduate level, where needed.
- Participate in scholarly and/or professional research activities.
- Serve on MA, MFA and DDes graduate committees.
- Participate in curriculum and program development.
- Provide service to the school, college, university, profession, and community.

Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of study prior to the appointment start date.
- Demonstrated professional accomplishment.

The School of Art
The School of Art serves 500+ students and offers Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design, Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Art History, Master of Arts in Art History, and Master of Fine Arts programs. Bachelor of Fine Arts concentrations include Digital Art, Graphic Design, and Studio Arts. More information about the College of Art & Design is available at https://design.lsu.edu/.

Louisiana State University
As the flagship university of the system, LSU A&M is a leading R1 university, challenging undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. LSU is located in Baton Rouge, the second-largest city in Louisiana.

Application Procedures
To apply for this position, submit the following materials through the LSU portal:
https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0205-Julian-T-White-Hall/Assistant-Professor-of-Latin-American-Art-History_R00121669

- A letter outlining the applicant's background, qualifications, and vision for the position.
- A curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without prior consultation with the applicant.

For questions regarding this position, please reach out to Elizabeth Duffy at eduffylsu.edu.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.