The Department of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) invites applications for an assistant professor of Early Modern European Art History (1300-1800). Topical and geographical specialty is open.
We are particularly interested in scholars with research and teaching interests that complement the Department’s strengths in archaeology and cultural heritage, digital art history, the circulation of objects through trade or conquest, environmental humanities, and histories of race, representation, and colonial power. Candidates are invited to discuss their potential to engage the rich cultural resources of the Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area in their research and teaching. Successful candidates will demonstrate their readiness to contribute to our undergraduate major and M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Art History and Archaeology through classroom teaching and student mentorship.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree in Art History or a related field when the term of appointment commences (July 1, 2027). Teaching experience at the college or university level is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to all the pillars of the College of Arts and Humanities’ Strategic Plan: Transformative Thinking; Boundless Creativity; Expansive Empathy; and Meaningful Futures. Contributions toward those goals and values might include leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, or service toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment and/or increasing access or participation of all individuals equitably and fairly.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS (ONLINE):
· 3-4-page letter of application (describing scholarly research agenda and teaching philosophy and experience, including proposed courses)
· curriculum vitae
· writing sample (one article or book/dissertation chapter)
· contact information for three recommenders
Best consideration date: 10/15/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Please direct questions to Holly Miller at [email protected].
The Department of Art History and Archaeology is a community of students and scholars that focuses on visual, material and textual expressions as means to understand culture. We critically engage with the reality of living in a world of images, working across a wide range of histories, perspectives and values. Our students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels learn from internationally recognized faculty experts in the field and engage with leading D.C. area arts institutions. Moreover, all students and faculty benefit from innovative technology and digital approaches through the Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture.
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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