Assistant Professor in the History of Asian Art

Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Sep 18 2026 Job Description:

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Art History Department has developed a distinctive profile through a commitment to new theoretical perspectives and cross-disciplinary approaches to the history of art, the built environment, and the broader field of visual culture. We are committed to the mutual enrichment of teaching and research, as reflected in our distinctive undergraduate curriculum and our prominence as an innovative and markedly international center for graduate education.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Art History Department at Binghamton University invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor - Asian Art, post-900 CE, beginning Fall 2027. A PhD in art history or a related field by the start date of the appointment is required. A promising record of research and experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level is preferred.

This position seeks to build on and reinvigorate the department's historical strength in the study of the art and culture of Asia, including Islamic art and the art and architecture of East Asia. Field and period of specialization post-900 CE are open. We especially welcome applications from those sharing our commitment to new theoretical perspectives and cross-disciplinary approaches to the discipline. The successful candidate will develop a curriculum that expands existing geographical and historical areas of concentration in the department, work collaboratively with colleagues in Art History as well as faculty in other departments and programs, and participate actively in the intellectual life of the university. The teaching and scholarship interests of the ideal candidate will include transregional and interdisciplinary approaches.

Binghamton University fosters a variety of interdisciplinary programs, including the Center for Middle East and North African Studies and the Asian and Asian American Studies Department, and our new colleague will be encouraged to contribute to one or more of these. Resources on campus to support professional and scholarly development include the School of the Arts, which fosters collaboration across its five departments (including Art History) and the Binghamton University Art Museum.

Responsibilities include teaching courses at all undergraduate and graduate levels. This position entails a 2-2 course load, with typically one undergraduate lecture and one joint undergraduate / graduate seminar offered per semester.

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in art history or a related field by August 16, 2027

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level

• Published research in a peer-reviewed publication

Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.

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