Assistant Professor of Art History

Wesleyan University's Department of Art and Art History invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History beginning July 1, 2027. We seek an historian of pre-modern Islamic Art, working on periods before 1800. We welcome specialists in any subfield or geographic region, pursuing any methodological approach/es; special consideration will be given to scholars of South, Central, and/or West Asian art. Candidates from the fields of art and architectural history and archaeology are welcome to apply.

Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college; the teaching load is 2/2 on campus. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students, carrying out a program of research, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level. Wesleyan values both scholarship and teaching very highly, has a strong, widely varied undergraduate student body, and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits. Successful candidates will join a distinguished Art History Program which shares the university’s commitment to teaching and research. It is expected that candidates will maintain a robust scholarly practice, as a strong publishing record will be expected for promotion.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Art History or a related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, but will complete the Ph.D. in Art History or a related field within one year of hire.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application includes the following materials, uploaded in the order shown, with each numbered item combined into a single document: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of current research; (4) writing sample (such as a dissertation chapter or published article); and (5) documentation of teaching interests and/or experience, including teaching statement and course syllabi as well as student evaluations if available. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.

Applications completed by December 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Song Keng Teoh, Administrative Assistant, Art History at steoh@wesleyan.edu or 860-685-2682.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

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Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.  

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