Assistant professor - art history

The Department of Art at Pittsburg State University invites applications for a tenure-earning Assistant Professor of Art History. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate art history courses, maintain an active scholarly research agenda, and contribute to departmental operations, student recruitment, retention, and university service. The position also supports student learning and community engagement through teaching, research, and collaboration with faculty and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching & Academic Instruction:

• Teach undergraduate courses across the art history curriculum.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and academic mentoring within the Department of Art.

Scholarly Activity & Research:

• Maintain an active research agenda and contribute ongoing scholarship to the field of art history.
• Integrate art historical research and methodologies into student learning opportunities.

Service & Departmental Engagement:

• Collaborate on day-to-day departmental operations.
• Contribute through service activities across the department, college, and university levels.
• Deliver assigned courses through in-person instruction on campus unless otherwise directed by Pittsburg State University.
• Maintain regular on-campus office hours in line with Pittsburg State University and department guidelines.

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire

• Ph.D. in Art History

Candidate's must hold a Doctoral degree in Art History discipline or related field. This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Education and Experience – 

• 1+ years’ experience teaching at university or undergraduate-level.
• An active and well-defined scholarly research agenda.

Job Type:

Unclassified, Faculty, Tenure Earning

Screening Services (Background Checks):

Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and check.

Position Start Date:

August 16, 2027

Application Documents Required:

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vita
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Names and contact information (address, email and phone) of three references.

*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 PDF files to upload.

First Consideration Date:

January 10, 2027

Search Committee Chair:

Janet Lewis (jlewis@pittstate.edu)

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all employees.

About Pittsburg State University

Founded in 1903, Pittsburg State’s 373-acre campus is a beautiful blend of historic buildings and modern facilities, including state-of-the-art athletics, arts, and research facilities. Its residential and online undergraduate and graduate student population of nearly 6,000 is guided by an exceptionally talented and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrative team. Pitt State’s hands-on learning environment and engagement by alumni working in a variety of professional sectors creates incredible academic, internship, and employment opportunities for students. Academic programs often bring home national honors.

The university enjoys a close relationship with Pittsburg residents as well as city and business leaders. Throughout town, you’ll see gorilla statues in front lawns and red and gold Gorilla spirit at local businesses. Students, faculty, and staff are highly engaged in the local school district and with service projects, and in turn the community is highly supportive of and engaged in university activities.

Faculty, staff, and students have access to many amenities, including discounts and free access to concerts, plays, athletic events on campus as well as discounts on meals and services off campus. Pitt State has developed unique partnerships in downtown Pittsburg, 1.4 miles north of the main campus. There, Block22 and the historic Hotel Besse offer innovative student housing options and the new Kelce College of Business building, scheduled to open in July 2026, will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, collaboration spaces, and space for professional development and public events.

The university has earned institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and two elite classifications from the Carnegie Foundation.