Assistant Professor in Art History

Assistant Professor in Art History

Department of Art, College of the Arts, California State University Fullerton (CSUF). CSUF is an equal‑opportunity employer, a minority‑serving institution, and a Hispanic‑Serving Institution. The applicant will contribute to student success, teaching, research, and service commensurate with tenure.

Tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary Art History with a global perspective. The appointment begins Fall Semester 2026. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load, advising Art History majors and MA students, supervising MA theses, committee service, and sustained scholarly work.

• Ph.D. in Art History
• Demonstrated success or potential for success as a scholar in modern and contemporary art within a global perspective
• Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues
• Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarly research, and service
• Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups

• Knowledge of institutional practices in modern and contemporary art worlds
• Successful scholarly accomplishments, including publications, conference presentations, grants, and fellowships
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines

• Cover letter responding to the required qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words). The statement should showcase the applicant’s professional experience, intellectual commitments, and willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.
• Three references with relevant contact information
• Letters of recommendation from three referees (required for finalists)
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review)
• Additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly articles, portfolio) may be requested for semifinalists or finalists

January 14 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2026.

The Assistant Professor classification salary range is $6,221 – $13,224 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,884 – $7,022 per month. In addition to salary, CSUF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee waiver; access to campus child‑care; and a defined‑benefit retirement through the state system with optional tax‑shielding opportunities.

For questions about the position, please contact Dean of the College of the Arts, Dr. Arnold Holland at aholland.