Assistant Professor, Transregional Visual​/Material Culture, pre

Assistant Professor, Transregional Visual and/or Material Culture, pre 1900 (71102)

Salary: $85,000.00 - $87,500.00 Annually

Location: NY, NY

Job Type: Full Time

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Department: History of Art and Design

Closing: 1/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change.

Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

• Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
• Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
• Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
• Inquisitive and compassionate community members.

The History of Art and Design Department at Pratt Institute invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in Art, Design, Visual, and/or Material Culture to begin in Fall 2026. We seek a scholar working on transregional/transnational exchanges prior to 1900 to enrich and complement the department and its curriculum. Fields of specialization are open; we encourage scholars working on South-South, East-West, and South-North exchanges to apply.

We value applicants whose research and teaching demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and creative and inclusive pedagogies. Successful candidates will be able to teach a range of courses from introductory art and design history classes to graduate seminars, and supervise M.A. theses. The History of Art and Design Department also offers an Advanced Certificate in Museum Studies and an Advanced Certificate in Design History, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Teach courses in your field that contribute to the Department, School and Institute curriculum, including the General Education program.
• Demonstrate and maintain a substantial program of research and publication that contributes to a discipline or academic field at a national or international level. This includes scholarly monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed journals. Tenure-track faculty should present peer-reviewed papers at conferences on a regular basis, and are expected to publish a monograph (or equivalent) during the tenure review period.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment of student learning.
• Participate in committee work and other service to the Department, School and Institute.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Provide leadership for area faculty and staff. Contribute to the life of the department, School, and Institute.
• Along with other full-time faculty in the department, maintain a full-time load of 12 contact hours per semester (including 9 hours of teaching, plus research and service).

An earned doctorate in the history of art, history of design, or a suitably aligned field is preferred but ABD candidates close to completion may also be considered. Candidates should have ideally at least 3 years teaching experience at the college level. Candidates also must have excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated intercultural competence, and the ability to work well with diverse populations.

Members of underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Completed applications received by January 15, 2026 will be assured full consideration.

A cover letter and two statements (maximum of five pages total, including one page for the statement on research and one page for the statement on teaching) should describe how research, scholarship, and creative work align with the values and mission of Pratt Institute, and how you would contribute to the intellectual and creative community of the School. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Please submit the following materials via our applicant site:

• Cover letter, addressing qualifications as outlined by the position's responsibilities
• Demonstrated alignment of research, scholarship, and work with the…