Job Description

Requisition: 202400156F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: Dept of Art

General Requirements:

The Department of Art has about 700 undergraduate majors in Graphic Design, Studio Art, Photography, and Animation and offers an MFA in Art and Social Practice.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

The Art Department of Sam Houston State University invites applicants for full-time Assistant Professor of Practice to teach Art History beginning Fall 2025.

We are seeking a generalist with the ability to teach art history surveys and other art history courses both face to face and online via Blackboard. The appointment requires teaching 4 courses per semester in Survey I, Survey II and another area that may include the History of Mexican Art, Modern Art before 1945, Art since 1945, Design History, History of Photography, History of Animation, or Museum and Gallery Practices. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to attend monthly department faculty meetings and serve on departmental committees.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

Applicants should submit the following in PDF :
Cover letter addressing teaching experience, current and future research interests, and other relevant experience.
Detailed CV.
Statement of teaching philosophy – please address in your teaching philosophy ways you engage in active learning in the art history classroom/online space.
Samples of syllabi from courses taught.
Names and contact information of three references.
Sample of publication or dissertation chapter.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in Art History or have a PhD in hand by August 2025. Candidates must have an MA in Art History with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in art history.

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is required. Demonstrated potential for peer reviewed research activities is preferred.

About Sam Houston State University

About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System

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