College Assistant Professor

Position Title: College Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: LC Faculty NT 9m

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330100-ART

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Competitive

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: New Mexico State University (NMSU) in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a full-time College Assistant Professor in Art History.

Classification Summary:New Mexico State University (NMSU) in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a full-time College Assistant Professor in Art History.

The Department of Art is housed in the new state-of-the-art Devasthali Hall and offers BA degrees in Studio Art and Art History, BFA degrees in studio art and museum conservation, an MA degree in Art History and an MFA in Studio Art. NMSU also offers a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies.

Classification Standard Duties:Responsibilities include teaching an annual 4/4 course load; advising undergraduate students; service to the department, college, university and profession and outreach. The successful applicant will collaborate with current faculty in the redesign, updating and teaching of Gen. Ed survey courses (Art Appreciation and History of Art I & II) to incorporate current conversations around representation as well as the perspectives of our diverse students and the university's rich museum collections.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

A Ph.D. in Art History, Visual Studies or a related field is required. Candidates must show a demonstrable knowledge of the history of global theoretical discourses within art and a knowledge of historical and contemporary art and craft practices

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

We are especially interested in candidates with special knowledge in Mexican art history, indigenous art history, and/or global modernisms. Applicants who bring knowledge of the visual and artistic cultures and the lived experiences of the complex Borderplex region in which NMSU is located are especially welcome. Teaching experience beyond the graduate assistantship, and experience with online teaching preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

New Mexico State University (NMSU) in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a full-time College Assistant Professor in Art History.

All application materials must be submitted electronically. Complete application materials include: a letter of interest, current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts as well as evidence of student success. References listed may later be contacted for reference letters.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Rebecca Smith, 575-646-1705, sbecca@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.