Visiting Assistant Professor in Global Early Modern

Job Summary: The Department of Art History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a creative scholar of Global Early Modern Art/Architecture/Visual Culture (ca.
1400-1750) as a Visiting Assistant Professor for two years (2024-26).
Thematic focus, methodological approach and geographic area of specialization are open, but the department has a particular interest in scholars with a trans-national, cross-cultural, and global focus.
Preference will also be given to candidates whose primary expertise lies in Europe and/or the Americas.
Applicants should complement the expertise of current department faculty.
The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students, and members of the broader community.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach courses at all levels.
The teaching load is three courses per year and will include undergraduate and graduate courses.
The successful candidate, regardless of geographic focus, will be expected to teach innovative, thematically conceived, large-enrollment, introductory courses (including gateway courses), intermediate and advanced courses required for the major, including seminars in their area of specialization.
The Visiting Assistant Professor will be encouraged to participate in the programming of the Center for Visual Cultures, the Material Culture program, and the Center for Early Modern Studies, and to make use of the outstanding collections of the Chazen Museum of Art.
The successful candidate will engage in significant ongoing research and publication and will perform department service appropriate to the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to diversity among all aspects of their teaching, research, and service.
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We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
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Education: Required PhD in Art History (or related field) by start of appointment.
Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.
D.
in Art History and show evidence of outstanding teaching and research potential and be willing to teach upper and lower-level courses.
Applicants who have not yet been awarded the degree but will have the degree in hand by August 1, 2024, must submit a letter from their department chair confirming that the degree is expected by the start of the Visiting Assistant Professorship.
Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.
Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal, 21 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding Salary: Minimum $62,000 ACADEMIC (9 months) Depending on Qualifications Additional Information: The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive.
Ours is a community in which we all are welcome.
Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging.
There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones.
We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity.
In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.
How to Apply: Interested candidates will find the position announcement online at jobs.
wisc.
edu (PVL 290799).
Applications must be received through UW- Madison's online application system.
Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered.
Click on the "Apply Now" button and submit 1) a cover letter describing research, teaching experience, and teaching philosophy; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement, including discussion of successes and challenges in the classroom, innovative approaches to student-centered learning, and experience with and strategies for communicating with students from diverse backgrounds and 3-5 sample syllabi; and 4) a list of references with contact information for requesting letters of recommendation.
Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications.
Additional materials, including the actual letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and teaching evaluations may be requested at a later stage.
Initial interviews will be conducted remotely in late January early February in the expectation of on campus visits for finalists in early March.
For additional information, please consult the departmental websites: https://arthistory.
wisc.
edu or direct questions to Professor Thomas Dale, tedale@wisc.
edu Contact: Thomas Dale tedale@wisc.
edu Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title: Visiting Assistant Professor(IC031) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ART HISTORY/ART HIST Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 290799-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
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