Institution:   Florida International University, Art and Art History
Location:   Florida, United States
Position:   Assistant Professor, Non-Western Art

Florida International University (FIU), Miami, Florida

Search for Art Historian (Assistant Professor level) specializing in art outside of the Euro-American tradition, such as historical Art of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Middle East

General deadline for receipt of application is, Wednesday, February 1, 2012

FIU is a multi-campus public research university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city. FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctoral degree programs to over 46,000 students. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement and is committed to finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our times. The Wolfsonian-FIU museum, the Patricia & Philip Frost Museum, and our Miami Beach Urban Studios Gallery represent our strong commitment to the visual arts; they provide opportunities for faculty research and collaborative, interdisciplinary projects.

The Department of Art & Art History at Florida International University in Miami seeks a full-time, tenure-track art historian at the Assistant Professor level who specializes in art outside of the Euro-American tradition (such as historical Art of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Middle East). Candidates should have teaching and research interests in both historical and contemporary issues in their area of expertise. Interaction with MFA and BFA candidates, including participation in critiques and studio visits, is expected.

Applicants should have a Ph. D. in hand at the time of application (no applications from ABD’s please). Salary is commensurate with experience; competitive benefits package is offered. The successful candidate will have a commitment to interdisciplinary research, experience teaching beyond the GTA level, and evidence of a developing publication record in both peer-reviewed journals as well as museum catalogues and/or magazines. Experience in working with organizing exhibitions is a plus.

Please submit letter of application (2 pages only); statement of teaching philosophy (1 page); curriculum vitae; a separate list of publications; graduate transcript(s) (unofficial); three letters of support (to be sent under separate cover by the recommender); and a separate list of contact information for your recommenders to: Professor Alpesh K. Patel, Chair of Art History Search Committee, Department of Art & Art History, VH 216 Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199. In addition to this hard copy, applicants must submit an electronic version of the application via FIUs HR website:
http://hr.fiu.edu/index.php?name=career_opportunities

Official transcripts and writing samples will be requested only from those short-listed; please do not send any of the latter at this point. Any questions or clarifications about the position can be sent to Professor Patel via email: alpesh.patel@fiu.edu. Representatives from the search committee will be available at the College Art Association conference in Los Angeles for informal discussions about the job posting. General deadline for receipt of application is, Wednesday, February 1, 2012. On-campus interviews for finalists will be scheduled in early March.

Florida International University is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact: Professor Alpesh K. Patel, Chair of Art History Search Committee,

alpesh.patel@fiu.edu
(305)348-2897
Website: www.saah.fiu.edu