Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History

The Lycoming College Art Department in Williamsport, PA invites applications for a one-year full time Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History for the 2022-23 academic year. Teaching will include introductory core courses and specialized upper-division courses of the candidate’s design. A Ph.D. in art history or related field is preferred, however ABD candidates will also be considered.

The specific area and period of specialization is open; however, the ability to teach survey courses covering global perspectives in art history from prehistoric to contemporary art is required. We encourage applications from candidates whose research and teaching focuses on issues including race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality and/or whose work takes a transnational, cross-cultural or multidisciplinary approach. Scholars with an area of specialization in Latin American, Latinx, African American, and/or Indigenous art are especially welcome.

The successful candidate will be integrated into a vibrant studio art program and there will also be opportunities for broader interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments.

Review of application materials will begin on June 1 and will continue until the position is filled. We actively seek to enhance the diversity of our department and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment. Persons of all genders, abilities, and racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit: a cover letter explaining your qualifications for, and interest in, the position; Curriculum Vitae; Teaching Statement that demonstrates your experience working with a diverse student population that includes majors and non-majors at all levels of instruction; names and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be emailed to jobs@lycoming.edu referencing the applicants name and position in the subject line.  Additional materials, including letters of recommendation, sample syllabi, and/or a writing sample, may be requested at a later date.

Lycoming is ranked by Forbes as a Top ROI College and by The Princeton Review as one of The 386 Best Colleges. Lycoming College’s strong endowment-per-student and fiscal acumen provide the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. The College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education including more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations. Our community of scholars collaborates with and mentors our diverse student body of 1,200 active learners, including 37 percent international and domestic students of color, representing 39 states, territories, and countries. Students compete in 17 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internships, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming is located in Williamsport, PA, a city rich in the arts and ideally situated for outdoor recreation. Williamsport is the site of a world-class healthcare system (UPMC Susquehanna), modern manufacturing, federal offices and county seat, energy and natural gas resources, and home to and the birthplace of the Little League World Series. Learn more at www.lycoming.edu.

Lycoming College proudly celebrates and values diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and all who are interested in supporting and contributing to our mission. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.