Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

Working/Functional Title Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term - Art History ### Position Summary The Department of Art, Art History, and Design at Michigan State University is currently establishing a pool of fixed-term assistant professors and instructors. These positions will be filled per course/per semester, on an as-needed basis. Applicants in this pool are reviewed when the program has an immediate need to fill a vacancy as needed within two years to begin as early as January 2025. Duties:? Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in art history in both the Art History program and in MSU's Integrated Studies in Arts and Humanities program (https://cisah.msu.edu/{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}). We are open to all fields. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. ### Required Degree Doctorate ### Minimum Requirements - ABD or Ph.D. in art history or a related discipline for Assistant Professor rank - Masters degree for Instructor rank - Experience teaching at the college level. ### Required Application Materials Qualified applicants should submit 1. a cover letter 2. current curriculum vitae 3. A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU's DEI efforts, see . For more information about writing diversity statements, see 4. the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees. ### Special Instructions Review of applications will begin 11/4/2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 999289. For more information, contact Jon Frey, Chair of the Search Committee at [email protected]. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation. ### Review of Applications Begins On 11/04/2024 ### Website art.msu.edu ### Department Statement The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion**.** We particularly welcome applications from women, people of color, LGBTQI individuals, and others who are traditionally underrepresented in the academy. ### MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providin