Temporary Assistant Professor of Art History and Visual Culture

About the role

The Department of Art + Design in the College of Arts & Sciences at Utah State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Temporary Assistant Professor of Art History and Visual Culture for the 2026-27 academic year. This is a benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track position with a start date of August 1, 2026. Renewal may be possible based on performance, departmental needs, and funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 course load of undergraduate courses
• Teach online sections of the art history survey
• Teach upper-division undergraduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization
• Employ inclusive, effective, and engaging teaching practices for majors and non-majors
• Incorporate campus resources into teaching
• Contribute to departmental service appropriate to a visiting appointment

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: PhD in Art History, Visual Culture, or a closely related field completed by the start date
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching both survey courses and upper-division undergraduate courses, Experience with online teaching, Teaching interests or expertise that expand the department’s curricular offerings, including global, interdisciplinary, or historically underrepresented areas of art and visual culture

Review Process

Review of applications will begin March 31 and continue until the position is filled.

Required Documents

• Curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter describing teaching experience and areas of specialization to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Statement of teaching philosophy that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Sample syllabi for two courses to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Names and contact information for three professional references to be typed at the beinning of the application

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies ’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.