Assistant Professor of Art - History

The Department of Art at Rhodes College seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August, 2010. We seek a promising scholar-teacher in the area of ancient and classical art (encompassing the Greco-Roman tradition and the Art of Ancient Egypt and the Ancient Near East). Secondary teaching interests in areas not currently covered within the department are highly desirable (especially the history of architecture). See department homepage at http://www.rhodes.edu/academics/5242.asp and course offerings in the online catalogue. We encourage applications from individuals whose interests go beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries and intersect with other college programs and departments, such as History, Greek and Roman Studies, Archaeology, and related disciplines.

Successful candidate must demonstrate potential for scholarly excellence and commitment to teaching at a liberal arts college. Course load is five classes per year, which will include an appropriate range of levels and topics. Candidates must be willing to embrace digital media as the primary image resource.

Ph.D. in Art or Architectural History must be completed by August, 2010. Application materials must include: cover letter, CV, 3 letters of reference, writing/publication sample, list of courses qualified to teach, and SASE for any return materials. Packets must be mailed to the department and only completed applications will be evaluated. Send materials to: Victor Coonin, Rhodes College Art Department, 2000 N Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112. Review of completed applications will begin October 31st and continue until the position is filled. Interviews via phone, videoconference, and/or campus visit may precede the annual CAA conference.

Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision. Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and is the nation's 18th largest metropolitan area. The city provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities. Read more about Memphis: http://www.rhodes.edu/about/369.asp. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce: http://www.rhodes.edu/collegehandbook/10309.asp.

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