Kluger Associate Professor/Professor of Fine Arts

Position Information

Title
Kluger Associate Professor/Professor of Fine Arts

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track
Tenure Track

Faculty Rank
Full Professor

Open Date
12/14/2022

Close Date
02/01/2023

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

The Fine Arts Department at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut invites applications for the new Kluger professorship in Art History. We seek a mid-career or senior scholar with an established record of teaching and scholarship in art and/or architectural history whose work focuses on global artistic and cultural exchange, contributing to the College’s ongoing efforts to diversify its curriculum. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in art or architectural history with a non-European focus in fields such as, but not limited to, transatlantic or transpacific artistic economies and exchange, the Global South, Latinx and/or Latin America, Global Islam, Africa and/or the African Diaspora, or globally-based Asian art.

We encourage applicants who share our program’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Trinity College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity in hiring. A successful candidate will be eligible for research funds and annual funds toward conference travel.

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. Trinity College requires proof of COVID -19 vaccination and booster or an approved exemption prior to beginning employment.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in art or architectural history with a non-European focus in fields such as, but not limited to, transatlantic or transpacific artistic economies and exchange, the Global South, Latinx and/or Latin America, Global Islam, Africa and/or the African Diaspora, or globally-based Asian art.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits, plus start-up expense fund.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement describing your research and scholarship, and a statement on your teaching philosophy, which should include a description of how your teaching will engage a diverse student body at Trinity College. Please include a sample of your scholarly writing, course syllabi and evaluations (if available), and contact information for three reference letter writers. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Kristin Triff, director of the Art History program, at Kristin.Triff@trincoll.edu .

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2819

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.