Professional Opportunity - Art Historian

Professional Opportunities

Mount Allison University (Sackville, NB): Art Historian, Deadline March 30

The Department of Fine Arts at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month position for an art historian. The Fine Arts Department offers a studio based BFA degree and a BA degree with a major or minor in studio arts and art history. Teaching responsibilities will include a Survey of World Art from the First Peoples to the Present (FINH 2001 and 2011), Nineteenth Century Art (FINH 3141 and 3241), Advanced Seminar in Art History (FINH 4091), and Independent Studies in Art History.

The successful applicant should have or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. in art history and have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level, an informed awareness of critical theory, and an ability to incorporate theory into art history are essential. The appointment will commence 1 August 2012 at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, subject to budgetary approval. The appointment end-date is 30 April 2013.

Applications should include: a letter of application; a curriculum vitae; a teaching dossier; three letters of reference forwarded by the referees, a short sample of research, and other appropriate material. To ensure full consideration, complete applications, including letters of reference, should be submitted by Friday, March 30, 2012 to:

Professor Thaddeus Holownia
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Fine Arts
Mount Allison University
53 York Street
Sackville, NB E4L 1C9
e-mail: holownia@mta.ca

For further information see our website: http://www.mta.ca/finearts

Mount Allison is a highly respected small (2500 students) undergraduate institution which aims at excellence in undergraduate education. The Department of Fine Arts, with 11 full- and part-time faculty and technical staff and approximately 148 students, offers courses in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, open media and art history. The Owens Art Gallery, with a program of contemporary and historical exhibitions and visiting artists' presentations, provides important support for the Department.

Mount Allison University welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.