Art History - Guest Faculty Position in Early Modern European Art History

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses (one in the fall and one in the spring) specializing in Early Modern European Art and Architecture (ca. 1400-1750).
• Situate European art and architecture within global contexts, including trade networks, colonialism, expansion, empire, and the Global Mediterranean or Transpacific/Transatlantic worlds.
• Facilitate student learning through a unique pedagogy involving lectures and small "group conferences."
• Guide students through semester-long independent research projects via biweekly individual conferences for seminar courses.
• Support the development of undergraduate research, writing, and analytical skills.

Requirements

• ABD or Ph.D. in Art History or a related interdisciplinary program.
• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available).
• Ability to teach in person on campus for the duration of the contract.

Benefits

• Compensation is provided at a per-course rate based on experience ($10,500 to $14,000 per course).
• Funding is available for field trips to museums in the New York City area.

About the Company

Sarah Lawrence College is a co-educational liberal arts college known for its unique pedagogy and commitment to intensive, individualized student engagement. Located in Bronxville, NY, the college emphasizes the development of critical thinking and independent research skills.