Visiting Assistant Professor-Art & Art Education

About the role

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a two-year Global Art History Teaching Postdoc in the Department of Art and Art Education with a joint appointment in the International Studies Program. We seek a candidate with outstanding potential to become an innovative teacher-scholar, whose research and educational experiences have prepared them to contribute to an interdisciplinary and inclusive global art history curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses each semester, including two sections of AAH 102: The World’s Art, 1400-present and two sections of a seminar, Global Modernisms, cross-listed between Art History and International Studies.
• Supplement core courses with courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.
• Teach lower-level courses capped at 32 students and seminars capped at 18 students.
• Be mentored by the Department chair and further supported by TCNJ’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Requirements

• Be an advanced ABD candidate or have obtained a Ph.D. in Art History or a closely related field within the last five years.
• Show evidence of ability to teach within a global art history curriculum through publications, conference presentations, dissertation research, teaching, or other educational experiences.
• Show cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments and mutual respect for students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments and mutual respect for students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

• Ability to teach within a global art history curriculum.

Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)

Pay

Range 22/$ 90,190.21

Schedule

35 Hours per week/Full-time