33 Art & Art History jobs

Lecturer And Director Of Herter Art Gallery College of Humanities and Fine Arts University of Massachusetts Amherst The Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a Full time Lecturer and Director of Herter Art Gallery, an exhibition space dedicated to showcasing student and faculty work of the department as well as professionally curated exhibitions. The position will begin September 1, 2020. Although the initial appointment is for one year, the position has the potential for an open-ended appointment with just cause protection after four years.   The director will be responsible for the exhibition program by working with students, faculty, and other artists and participants and for overseeing budgeting, public relations, and the daily operation of the Herter Art Gallery. The director is expected to offer a robust array of exhibitions that will become an important part of undergraduate and graduate studies in art and visual culture at the University.   The director will also contribute to the curriculum in the Department of Art, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels, teaching subjects that include issues in contemporary art, writing, and curating, as well as supervising students with their academic theses; participate in service to the UMass community; and engage in artistic community at the regional, national, and international level.   The director will have the capability to work not only in competence areas in the field but also broadly across disciplines through collaboration.

    Assistant Professor in Design Cornell University, Performing & Media Department Cornell University’s Department of Performing and Media Arts seeks an assistant professor with expertise in design for live and mediated performance (theatre, dance, film, etc) for a tenure-track position beginning July 1, 2020. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in diverse traditions and paradigms, and candidates with expertise in more than one of the following areas: lighting design (required), projection design, video design, scene design, set design.  

    Assistant Director, Center for Publishing New York University, School of Professional Studies   The NYU School of Professional Studies Center for Publishing, which trains industry professionals for positions in book publishing and digital/magazine media companies, seeks an individual to assist with the administration of its three divisions: the Master of Science in Publishing: Digital and Print Media  program; The Summer Publishing Institute; and global and executive education programming and events. Primary responsibility will be for the graduate program, though the individual will be asked to assist with the administration of all programs. In collaboration with the director, the individual will participate in strategic academic planning and policy development for the program, serve as primary student liaison and advisor, and provide onsite administrative management of all program functions. Deadline: August 16, 2019 . To apply, go to:  https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/6209/assistant-director%2c-graduate-programs/job EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Director of Vocal Studies Stanford University The Department of Music at Stanford University seeks applicants for the position of Director of Vocal Studies at the rank of Senior Lecturer. We look forward to welcoming a dynamic and collaborative colleague expert in the pedagogy and performance of classical Western vocal art music as well as in other genres of vocal music, possibly including but not limited to musical theater, jazz, and popular styles. As Director of the Vocal Studies Program, the candidate will possess both programmatic vision and the capacity to direct operations effectively, above all when collaborating with faculty colleagues in the program. Duties will include teaching undergraduate music majors as well as non-majors and graduate students from a diverse range of academic disciplines. Other duties may include organizing vocal master classes, coordinating studio auditions, and teaching courses in pedagogy or repertoire. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to education and an aptitude for inclusive teaching and mentorship within an increasingly diverse student body. Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to vocal performance and to teaching talented student musicians in a university/collegiate environment of the highest academic rigor, professional distinction and demonstrated success as a singer, and a commitment to develop a vision for Stanford’s Vocal Studies Program. A terminal degree (either Master of Fine Arts or Doctor of Musical Arts) or equivalent professional experience is expected.

Assistant Professor, Islamic Art and Archaeology Princeton University The Department of Art and Archaeology at Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the fields of Islamic art, architecture, or archaeology, with a specialization in any aspect of the discipline focused on a period prior to 1750. Responsibilities will consist of broad undergraduate teaching in the history of Islamic art and architecture along with supervision of undergraduate theses and independent work, while graduate teaching and Ph.D supervision will be in the area of the candidate's expertise. Applicants will be expected to interact broadly with other departments and programs in the university and beyond. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Fung Global Fellows Program Princeton University Princeton University is pleased to announce the call for applications to the Fung Global Fellows Program at PIIRS. Each year the program selects scholars from around the world to be in residence at Princeton for an academic year and to engage in research and discussion around a common theme. The number of candidates hired will depend on the qualifications of the overall applicant pools. Candidates will be considered in three categories: Postdoctoral research associates who received their doctorate from an institution outside of the United States and who, at the time of application, do not hold a tenure-track faculty appointment. Early-career scholars employed outside the United States who have a faculty appointment, a professional research appointment, or are an established independent scholar in the designated theme of the program Senior scholars employed outside the United States who have a faculty appointment, a professional research appointment, or be an established independent scholar in the designated theme of the program. Early career and postdoctoral scholars will be selected to be in residence at Princeton for an academic year; senior scholars will be selected to be in residence at Princeton between three to ten months during the academic year. All candidates must be based outside the United States. During the academic year 2020-21, the Fung Global Fellows Program theme will be “Thinking Globally.” The goal of the 2020-21 Fung Global Fellows cohort will be to explore the ways people learned to rely on or to reject strangers far away, as well as to imagine how global relationships came to be and could be different. We welcome applicants from all disciplinary and inter-disciplinary fields from the sciences to the humanities whose work addresses this set of themes in any historical period or world region. Applications are due on November 15, 2019. All candidates must reside outside the United States. To be eligible, post-doctoral applicants must have completed all requirements for their Ph.D. before July 1, 2020 but cannot have more than two years of postdoctoral experience prior to the start of the appointment, September 1, 2020. Early-career scholars must have received their Ph.D. or equivalent no earlier than September 1, 2010. Senior scholars must have received their doctorates before September 1, 2010, and have a record of scholarly accomplishment in the designated theme of the program. Fellowships will be awarded on the strength of a candidate’s proposed research project, the relationship of the project to the program theme, the candidate’s scholarly record, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual life of the program.

Gonzaga University Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences   Gonzaga University, a Catholic comprehensive liberal arts university sponsored by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), seeks an innovative, collaborative, and dynamic leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The new Dean of the College will join an exceptional community of teachers and scholars in an institution committed to carrying Jesuit higher education powerfully into the future through cultivating excellence and innovation rooted in that tradition.   The College of Arts and Sciences is the University's oldest and largest school and is widely recognized as the heart of its undergraduate educational program. The College enrolls over 2,100 students and offers 35 undergraduate majors and 40 minors across 21 departments. Master's of Arts degrees are offered in Theology & Leadership and Philosophy. The College's 261 full-time faculty are internationally recognized in fields spanning the arts, sciences, and social sciences.   The new Dean will be responsible for the academic leadership of the College of Arts & Sciences and for ensuring excellence in all of the College's programs. The Dean will also be responsible for the effective management of the College's human and fiscal resources and for developing a five- to seven-year plan for the College's continued growth and development. The Dean will report to the Provost & Senior Vice President and serve on the Provost's Council. The successful candidate will be one who joins with colleague Deans, the Provost, and other senior administrators to form a cohesive leadership team for the university; supports the mission of Gonzaga University as a Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic institution; and commits to embody the university mission in the programs as well as in the overall operation of the College.   An earned doctorate in a discipline within the College of Arts & Sciences and an academic, scholarly record meriting an appointment with tenure at the rank of Full Professor in the College is required. The successful applicant will possess a record of increasing administrative leadership and responsibility. The new Dean will have not just an active commitment to diversifying the faculty, staff, and student body, but a proven track record of such work. The new Dean will need to demonstrate an ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders and cultivate collaboration, inclusion, and constructive dialogue in all aspects of leading the College. Additional information about Gonzaga and the duties of the position is available at: https://academicsearch.org/our-services/current-searches-public/entry/1685/?search=1685 .   The city of Spokane, whose slogan is “Creative by Nature,” is close to 76 lakes, five skiing areas, 20 golf courses, and abundant hiking and rock-climbing locales. Multiple music venues, live theater and Broadway plays, the Spokane Symphony, and two professional sports teams add a lively spirit to the mix. The city's population is growing. It now stands at more than 220,000 in the city and 560,000 in the Greater Spokane Metropolitan Area. Significantly, the region is a focal point for developing industries, particularly those related to aerospace, manufacturing, and healthcare. Gonzaga is an integral part of the University District in Spokane, in which research and educational opportunities, in collaboration with other universities, abound.   How to Apply: Nominations, applications, and inquiries may be sent in complete confidence. Full consideration will be given to all applications received by October 1, 2019 . Application materials (to include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the contact information of five references – who will not be contacted without permission) must be submitted to: GonzagaDeanCAS@academicsearch.org .   Assisting Gonzaga University in this search are Jay Lemons ( Jay.Lemons@academicsearch.org ), Ann Die Hasselmo ( Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org ), and Jennifer Kooken ( Jennifer.Kooken@academicsearch.org ), consultants with Academic Search, Inc., Washington, D.C.   Further information about Gonzaga University is available at https://www.gonzaga.edu/ .   Gonzaga's Commitment to Human Diversity: Diversity affirms our faith-inspired commitment to an inclusive community where human differences thrive within a campus community of equality, solidarity, and common human nature. We seek to nourish difference in an environment characterized by mutual respect and the sustainable creation of a campus climate that attracts and retains community members from diverse backgrounds. In this context, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class, religion, culture, sexual orientations, language and other human differences all contribute to the richness of our academic community life. These differences grace us individually as human beings and collectively as a Jesuit, Catholic and humanistic university striving to fulfill our Mission. We aspire to create a university environment that is welcoming and accessible to all staff, faculty, students, and other members of the Gonzaga community regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.   Equal Opportunity: Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at (509) 313-5996. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status, veteran status, gender, race or other protected category. Apply Here PI111417843