Assistant or Associate Professor - Ph.D. Program in Art History

Assistant or Associate Professor - Ph.D. Program in Art History

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Ph.D. Program in Art History at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) seeks an advanced Assistant or Associate-level professor in Art or Architecture of Africa and its diasporas (1900-present). We seek candidates with a robust publication record. Preference will be given to scholars whose research connects with another department(e.g., BRES, English, History) or certificate program (e.g., IRADAC, Africana Studies, Critical Theory, Middle Eastern Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies).

The successful candidate will be committed to program and institution building and leadership. The position will be available for the Fall 2027 semester.

About the Ph.D. Program in Art History at the CUNY Graduate Center

The Ph.D. Program in Art History is a major center for intellectual exchange and graduate training in the heart of New York City. Founded in 1971, the GC’s Art History program was the first in the U.S. to focus on training theoretically astute and historically grounded scholars of American, Modern, and Contemporary Art, including Photography, which at the time was unique. The department has produced pioneering scholars who have gone on to dominate the field, holding influential positions in academia and beyond. The Ph.D. Program in Art History continues to be one of the GC’s flagship departments, not least because of the close relationships between its faculty and art world professionals, and the fact that every museum in New York City employs at least one of our alumni.

About the CUNY Graduate Center

The Graduate Center (GC) is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at the City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master’s programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.

The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni - who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City’s intellectual and cultural life.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

A preferred candidate should have the following:

• Ph.D. in Art History or a related discipline.
• Extensive research experience in areas of expertise as demonstrated by publications, commensurate with level of experience.
• Ability to teach graduate courses and supervise Ph.D. dissertations.

COMPENSATION

$114,091-$134,808/year. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with a review of applications to begin on January 15, 2027.

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Job ID: 33072

Location: Graduate Center

Job Type: Full-Time