Working title:
Assistant Professor in Art History
Official title:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)
Degree and area of specialization:
Ph.D. in Early Modern Northern European Art, Architecture, Material Culture or Visual Culture
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Evidence of innovative research program and ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level. Entry level candidates encouraged to apply.
Principal duties:
Responsibilities will include teaching a range of survey and topics courses in the early modern at
the undergraduate and graduate level. We expect the candidate to contribute to broader introductory
survey courses as well. The candidate will also supervise undergraduate theses, M.A. papers, and
Ph.D. dissertations in their areas of research specialization. The candidate should also be
willing to contribute to broader interdisciplinary programs on campus in which our faculty are
involved such as the programs in Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures, early modern studies, German
studies, Dutch studies, material culture studies, religious studies, and visual culture studies.
University and community service will be expected as
appropriate.
Additional Information:
The Department of Art History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites
applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Early Modern Northern
European Art, Architecture, Material and/or Visual Culture. Preference will be given to candidates
whose research focuses on France, Germany or the Netherlands in the early modern period broadly
defined.
Research and teaching areas of particular interest to the department include: the
history of the book and print culture; religious practices; theories of the image; global trade and
cultural exchange; cross-influence between science and art (e.g., optics, perspective, botany,
mapping, anatomy); the history of collecting, wonder, and the exotic; and the development of
vernacular architecture. The ideal candidate would help us achieve our strategic priorities of
developing a museum studies track, and play a leading role in global studies on
campus.
| Appointment type: | Faculty |
| Department(s): | L&S/ART HISTORY |
| Full time salary rate: | Minimum $55,000 ACADEMIC (9 months) Depending on Qualifications |
| Appointment percent: | 100% |
| Anticipated begin date: | AUGUST 27, 2012 |
| Number of positions: | 1 |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: JANUARY 17, 2012
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should be submitted via email to the search chair Jill H. Casid,
Associate Professor of Visual Culture Studies, Department of Art History, University of
Wisconsin-Madison at jhcasid@wisc.edu. Applications should include the following materials as
electronic attachments in PDF format: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, names of three current
references with phone numbers and email addresses, a copy of graduate transcripts, and an article
or representative dissertation chapter as a writing sample. To guarantee consideration, complete
applications must be received by January 17, 2012. Top candidates will be selected for interviews
at the CAA annual meeting in Los Angeles and letters of reference and sample syllabi will be
requested at that time.
NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information
regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be gu aranteed
confidentiality.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote
excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to
apply.
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #72258 to
| Jill Casid | Phone: 608-265-0136 |
| Department of Art History | Fax: 608-265-6425 |
| Suite 232 Elvehjem Building | Email: jhcasid@wisc.edu |
| 800 University Avenue | |
| Madison, WI 53706 |
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