Santa Clara University

Assistant Professor in the History of Asian art

Art and Art History Department
- Tenure Track

Purpose:

The Department of Art and Art History at Santa Clara University, a Catholic, Jesuit University, seeks applicants for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in the History of Asian art, China preferred. The position is contingent on funding. Teaching-load is seven courses over three quarters with one course reduction for research (and an additional course reduction in the first year). Courses include a two-quarter Culture and Ideas 1 & 2 sequence, one course for Culture and Ideas 3, introductory courses in Asian art and upper division courses in the candidate's area of specialty. Cultures and Ideas courses will be broadly grounded in Asia; see http://www.scu.edu/provost/ugst/core2009/faculty.cfm for more information. Specialist in the visual culture of Asia-China preferred-with strong interdisciplinary approach to the field. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate evidence of a scholarly program or trajectory. Service to the department, college or university is also expected from a successful candidate.

Qualifications

Ph. D. required by time of appointment;  teaching experience beyond level of teaching assistant preferred; potential for publication required, previous publications preferred. Specialist in the visual culture of Asia is required, expertise in China preferred, along with a strong interdisciplinary approach to the field. Ability to teach Asian art as part of a broader global perspective is highly desirable. Potential for contribution to the mission, goals, objectives and priorities of the institution and the department required.

Rank and Salary

Assistant Professor; salary and benefits competitive: includes registered domestic partner benefits, housing subsidy program, pre-tenure research leave, and internal grant program.

Starting Date

September 1, 2010

Application Deadline

December 8, 2009

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Teaching the regular faculty course load of seven courses over the three quarters of the academic year with a one-course reduction for research (one extra reduction in first year)
2. Conducting all assigned class meetings and exams
3. Holding weekly office hours on campus
4. Administering numerical and narrative course evaluations to each class as assigned by the chair.
5. Maintaining an active research program leading to publication in peer-reviewed venues
6. Undertaking undergraduate advising and service responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair and Dean's Office.
7. Contributing to the University, College, Department and/or other Program mission, goals, objectives, and priorities; in a manner appropriate to expertise and rank, as determined in consultation with the Chair.
8. Participating in the University community of scholars

Application Procedure

Please submit the following to Chair, Asian Art Historian Search Committee, Department of Art & Art History, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053-0264. EMAIL: KDetweiler@scu.edu

1. Send a complete dossier: cover letter,
2. C.V.
3. three letters of recommendation,
4. graduate transcripts,
5. teaching portfolio (sample syllabi of upper and lower division classes, written assignments, representative sample of teaching evaluations),
6. personal statement(s) addressing teaching philosophy, research plan, and experience working with people of diverse cultures and identities,
7. and at least one example of representative scholarship.

Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.

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