Assistant Professor - East Asian Art History

The Department of Art History invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in East Asian Art History with an expected start date of July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek a historian of any period whose work addresses the visual, material, and/or architectural culture of the Korean peninsula and/or Korean diaspora in its wider regional and historical context, preferably with a focus on transnational and intercultural topics. The selected candidate will pursue their own research agenda, collaborate with faculty in Art History and other departments, and teach in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load for tenure-track positions is typically four courses per year on the quarter system. Additional responsibilities include advising at all levels of the program, service on departmental and university committees, and regular interaction and collaboration with the Center for the Art of East Asia.

This search is part of an initiative to expand Korean Studies at the University of Chicago, also taking place through a related search in Korean Studies in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations: https://apply.interfolio.com/153011.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an active research agenda resulting in publication in leading venues in their field or the potential to develop such a publication record, as well as the ability or potential to be an excellent teacher and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We especially seek candidates who are engaged broadly with Korean Studies and are well positioned to shape the future of the within and beyond Art History.

All requirements for receipt of a PhD in Art History or a related field must be completed prior to the start of the appointment.

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website at https://apply.interfolio.com/153014 by 10:59pm Central Time/11:59pm Eastern Time on October 7, 2024:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement
• Writing Sample
• The names and contact information of three recommenders who may be asked to provide letters on behalf of the applicant

Applicants will be asked to provide a teaching statement and other additional materials following the initial review of applications. Questions may be directed to arthistory@uchicago.edu.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.

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