REVISED Assistant Professor in Residence Art History R0146007
REVISED Assistant Professor in Residence Art History R0146007
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The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for *REVISED* Assistant Professorin Residence Art History Rin the Department of Art
ROLE of the POSITION
The UNLV Department of Art invites applications for a nontenuretrack faculty member at the rank of Assistant ProfessorinResidence to serve in the Art History area.
The FacultyinResidence (FIR) position is a fulltime 9month teachingintensive careertrack appointment. FIRs have full faculty status in the Art Department may apply for graduate faculty status and for promotion in rank. Promotion standards strongly emphasize instruction. The teaching load is 4 undergraduate courses 12 units) per semester.
The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for teaching the required undergraduate art history surveys of which there are currently three: Prehistory to LateGothic/Early Renaissance Renaissance to Modern and NonWestern Traditions.
We seek someone with energy breadth of knowledge and interest and preferably experience to give our art majors a strong and basic foundation in the globes rich and diverse visual traditions. While we offer a BA in Art History the majority of students taking the art history surveys are either studio practice or graphic design majors in their first or second year of undergraduate education with little previous exposure to the art of the past.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT
The UNLV Department of Art is a community of diverse voices and experiences. We offer BA BFA BS and MFA degrees in a variety of disciplines including Art History Graphic Design Painting/Drawing/Printmaking Photography and Sculptural Practices. Facilities include computer labs chemical photography studio painting and drawing spaces extensive printmaking facilities sculpture studios with wood metal and foundry resources a ceramics studio design lab and lecture halls. Graduate and BFA students enjoy private studios on campus. Within the Department we have four separate gallery spaces including the Donna Beam Gallery and we work closely with the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art on campus. The department has seen strong growth in recent years especially in Graphic Design. Graduates from the UNLV Department of Art contribute significantly to the creative class in Las Vegas and beyond and often find employment at large and small firms in the region. For Fall 2024 our ranks include 24 fulltime faculty with 11 tenure/tenuretrack as well as 40 parttime instructors. Since the Covid pandemic we have successfully developed many online classes in both live and asynchronous formats. The Department of Art is situated in the College of Fine Arts along with Architecture Dance Film Music Theatre and Entertainment Engineering and Design.
*REVISED* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council of Higher Education (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.
The successful candidate must:
- Have a PhD in Art History or related area
- Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively within an academic environment
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful positive work environment. Consistently ranked as one of the most diverse universities in the country UNLV stands committed to its missions as a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates in all areas of art history will be considered; candidates with expertise in preModern nonWestern and Indigenous areas of art history are encouraged to apply.
- A successful record at least three years of teaching undergraduate art history at the college or university level is preferred.
- While this is a teachingintensive position evidence of scholarly engagement and active participation in the field are highly desirable.
SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated.
- Generous compensation packages up to 48 days of paid time off sick leave and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
- No state income tax
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS
- Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Employee discount at UNLVs Student Wellness Recreation Center
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Materials should be addressed to Dr. Aya Louisa McDonald Chair of the Search Committee and must be submitted through the online portal. For assistance with the application process please contact UNLV Human Resources ator .
This position will remain open until filled with priority given to applications received by Feb 14 2025.
The following documents should be uploaded to the UNLV online application portal:
- Cover Letter
- CV/Resume
- Teaching Statement
- Statement on diversity equity inclusion and belonging
- 5 samples of writing
- 3 sample syllabi for courses taught
- Contact Information for 3 professional references
- Name email phone number
- References will only be contacted for finalists
- Letters are not necessary at this stage
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoraldegreegranting institution of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information visit us on line at:
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. and the corresponding implementation regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NVFrank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone:; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C.; Telephone:FAX:; TDD:; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Academic Faculty
YesFullTime Equivalent
100.0Required Attachment(s)
The following documents should be uploaded to the UNLV online application portal:
- Cover Letter
- CV/Resume
- Teaching Statement
- Statement on diversity equity inclusion and belonging
- 5 samples of writing
- 3 sample syllabi for courses taught
- Contact Information for 3 professional references
- Name email phone number
- References will only be contacted for finalists
- Letters are not necessary at this stage
Posting Close Date
12/31/2025Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
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For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
