Visual Arts - Art History Temporary Pool

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Commonwealth University's Department of Visual Arts seeks applicants for temporary faculty positions in Art History as needs arise. Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach introductory and/or upper-level courses in Art History.

Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach introductory and/or upper-level courses in the
required subject area. Some examples of possible courses:

ARH 311 African-American Art

ARH 330 Latin American Art

ARH 340 Islamic Art

ARH 350 African-Oceanic Art
ARH 308 Modern Art
ARH 310 Contemporary Art

The location for these temporary positions varies with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Minimum Requirements:

Master of Arts (MA) in Art History; PhD preferred. A strong academic background, college teaching experience and a strong record of professional activity preferred. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations preferred. Candidates should be prepared for the possibility of teaching classes online.

A complete application includes contact information for three references and 4 attachments including: a letter of application addressing qualifications and experiences for the position, teaching philosophy, resume, unofficial copy of most recent graduate transcript.

Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process (and/or teaching demonstration, research presentation as appropriate to department) as judged by the department faculty.
Questions may be directed to Department Chair, Meredith Grimsley, grimsle@commonwealthu.edu

Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.
Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

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as needs arise between now and spring 2026

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