Lecturer in Art History - School of Art & Design

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00227P

GSU Log Number

Classification Title
Lecturer

Position Title
Lecturer in Art History - School of Art & Design

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

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Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

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Department
EG Welch School of Art & Desig

College
College of the Arts

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
External

About the Department

With accredited programs in ten disciplines, the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design fosters excellence through experimentation, cross-disciplinary pursuits, and critical analyses of existing ideas about art, pedagogy, and art history.

As a member of the College of the Arts at Georgia State University, the school offers an affordable and transformative education to one of the nation’s most diverse student populations. Through partnerships with Atlanta’s cultural organizations, students combine their craft with training in entrepreneurship to ensure dynamic, successful careers.

Position Description

The Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design seeks a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track Lecturer in the art of the ancient and/or medieval world. This position entails teaching surveys of Western art and upper-level courses that incorporate at least two of the following: ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and the European Middle Ages.

The successful candidate will join an established Art History area within the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design’s growing faculty. They will play a significant role in the College of the Arts’ contribution to Georgia State University’s strategic goals of highlighting the arts and media as vital to the quality of all major cities, demonstrating that students from all backgrounds can achieve academic and career success at high rates.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

• Teaching four (4) courses per semester;
• Service to the area, school, college, university, community and/or profession;
• Serving on MA/ MFA thesis committees;
• Advising undergraduate Art History majors.

Required Experience

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS :
Competitive applicants should have:

• Strong teaching skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Command of computer-mediated technologies relevant to the discipline.

Required Education

Ph.D in Art History by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• One or more years of university-level teaching;
• Evidence of creative pedagogy;
• The ability to teach a range of ancient and/or medieval undergraduate-level courses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

M – F, 8:30am – 5:15pm, or as needed depending on class schedule.

Salary
55,000

Search Chair Contact info

Dr. Jennifer Siegler, jsiegler1@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Liz Flamming, eflamming@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
12/09/2024

Review of Applications Begins
12/09/2024

Close Date
03/01/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

To Apply
Complete applications will include:
1. Portfolio: Submit a digital portfolio (10MB document size limit). Digital portfolios should be clearly labeled and organized with JPEG or PDF files;
2. A cover letter including past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and service;
3. Curriculum Vitae;
4. Statement of teaching interest;
5. Names, email addresses, telephone numbers, and titles of at least three (3) professional references. These three (3) references are required as part of the application process. Letters of recommendation will be solicited when a final candidate has been identified.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, submit all materials by January 15, 2025 . Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair at wsadrecruiting@gsu.edu. Should you be recommended for a position, an offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4946

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Portfolio
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
3. Resume/CV
4. Philosophy of Teaching/Teaching Portfolio

Optional Documents