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SMU 26-27 - #06367 Assistant Professor of Art History

Position Number: 9824442
Location: Dallas, United States
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Art History

SMU 26-27 - #06367 Assistant Professor of Art History
Meadows School of the Arts

Location: Dallas
Open Date: Sep 11, 2026

Description:
The Department of Art History in the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University seeks a scholar and teacher of art and/or visual culture in the long nineteenth century with research/teaching specialization in any geographic/global region. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate lecture courses on nineteenth-century topics, as well as lecture courses and undergraduate and graduate seminars in their area of research specialization.

This is a tenure-track position, and includes advising graduate research at the MA and PhD levels. All faculty in the Department of Art History receive regular research leaves and research/publication support.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose work crosses disciplinary boundaries; demonstrates theoretical/methodological fluency; engages with emerging scholarly fields in the humanities; and leverages/enhances the Department's existing strengths. Our program prioritizes new approaches to historical and emerging media; transformative engagement with race and gender; analysis of architecture and the politics of space; and attention to global circuits of art and power.

In collaboration with colleagues in allied specialties in the Department of Art History, the candidate will assume an important role in shaping the future of research, curriculum, and pedagogy at our institution. The candidate will develop courses for undergraduate and graduate students, both general surveys and focused research seminars; mentor students on all levels; supervise MA and PhD theses; and contribute to the overall vitality of the University through participation in interdisciplinary programs within the SMU Meadows School of the Arts and across campus.

Position Start Date: 1 August 2027.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Art History or related field in-hand by August 2027

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9824442"">https://apply.interfolio.com/191542

Applications must include:

* Cover Letter, CV, one or more publications/writing sample.

* Names/contact information of three professional references.

Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/191542. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by November 20, 2026, though the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

About the Meadows School of the Arts

Founded in 1969, the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University is one of the foremost arts education institutions in the United States. The Meadows School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Advertising, Art, Art History, Arts and Non- Profit Leadership, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Creative Computation, Dance, Design and Innovation, Film and Media Arts, Game Development, Journalism, Music, and Theatre. The Meadows School is a leader in curricular innovation and challenges its students to make a difference locally and globally through building vital connections between the arts and society. The Meadows School of the Arts is also a convener for the arts in North Texas, serving as a catalyst for new collaborations and providing critical industry. research.

About SMU

Southern Methodist University, a private nonsectarian university of roughly 12,000 students, is an inclusive and intellectually diverse community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas and is dedicated to academic excellence. SMU sits in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, a culturally rich global arts, business and tech hub and home to over eight million people, offering exceptional museums, diverse cultural attractions and a vibrant economy.

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.