Visiting Assistant Professor of Early Modern Art History (ca. 1400-1800)

Orlando, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:	The Department of Art and Art History at Rollins College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Early Modern Art History (ca. 1400-1800). The position is a two-year non-tenure-track sabbatical/service replacement with a 4/4 teaching load beginning in August 2026. All courses are offered inanin-personsmall classroom formatand taught to an undergraduate of specialization is open and especially welcome are applicants who can emphasize connections beyond one region. Opportunities exist for on-site teaching at the Rollins Museum of Art which includes the Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art. Coursesthat couldbecross-listedwith African & African American StudiesAmerican StudiesAsian Studies Latin American & Caribbean Studies Middle Eastern & North African Studies and/orSexuality Womens & Gender Studies programsare especially welcome. Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando FL a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern masters-level universities in the annual rankings of Americas Best Colleges released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at .
Minimum Qualifications andEducation:	PhD in art historyby the time of appointment (Aug.24 2026). Teaching experience at the undergraduate level; at least a Teaching Assistant capacity with potential to excel in the classroom. Teaching/researchfocusinEarly ModernArt(ca.1400-1800). Demonstrates an understanding that a liberal arts education includes a student-centered undergraduateexperience with a focus on teaching. Articulates the ability to contribute to and sustain a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment at Rollins.
Preferred Qualifications:	Prior teaching experience as instructor of record. Ability to teachArt of the Early ModernPeriodemphasizing global connections. Experience in object-based teaching community engagement and/or digital humanities.
Instructions to Applicants:	Interested applicants must apply online via the Colleges employment website and upload the following materials as follows: Letter of interest - that includesteaching philosophyand a list of courses prepared to teach(2 pagemax.) Curriculum vitae Provide three reference names and email addresses Please direct any questions to: Vander Poppen Search Committee Chair Co-Chair Department of Art & Art History Preference will be given to applications received by January 152026but review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity:	Rollins College is an equal does not discriminate on the basis of sex disability race age religion color national or ethnic origin ancestry marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical characteristics or any other category protected by College policy or federal state or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments click applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to 407.646.2102.
Employment Eligibility:	All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College as legally required (e.g. Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further based on the September 19 2025 Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Department of State the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the $100000 payment accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.
FLSA Status:	Exempt
Service Months:	9

Position Summary:The Department of Art and Art History at Rollins College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Early Modern Art History (ca. 1400-1800). The position is a two-year non-tenure-track sabbatical/service replacement with a 4/4 teaching load beginning in August 2026....

Position Summary:	The Department of Art and Art History at Rollins College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Early Modern Art History (ca. 1400-1800). The position is a two-year non-tenure-track sabbatical/service replacement with a 4/4 teaching load beginning in August 2026. All courses are offered inanin-personsmall classroom formatand taught to an undergraduate of specialization is open and especially welcome are applicants who can emphasize connections beyond one region. Opportunities exist for on-site teaching at the Rollins Museum of Art which includes the Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art. Coursesthat couldbecross-listedwith African & African American StudiesAmerican StudiesAsian Studies Latin American & Caribbean Studies Middle Eastern & North African Studies and/orSexuality Womens & Gender Studies programsare especially welcome. Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando FL a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern masters-level universities in the annual rankings of Americas Best Colleges released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at .
Minimum Qualifications andEducation:	PhD in art historyby the time of appointment (Aug.24 2026). Teaching experience at the undergraduate level; at least a Teaching Assistant capacity with potential to excel in the classroom. Teaching/researchfocusinEarly ModernArt(ca.1400-1800). Demonstrates an understanding that a liberal arts education includes a student-centered undergraduateexperience with a focus on teaching. Articulates the ability to contribute to and sustain a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment at Rollins.
Preferred Qualifications:	Prior teaching experience as instructor of record. Ability to teachArt of the Early ModernPeriodemphasizing global connections. Experience in object-based teaching community engagement and/or digital humanities.
Instructions to Applicants:	Interested applicants must apply online via the Colleges employment website and upload the following materials as follows: Letter of interest - that includesteaching philosophyand a list of courses prepared to teach(2 pagemax.) Curriculum vitae Provide three reference names and email addresses Please direct any questions to: Vander Poppen Search Committee Chair Co-Chair Department of Art & Art History Preference will be given to applications received by January 152026but review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity:	Rollins College is an equal does not discriminate on the basis of sex disability race age religion color national or ethnic origin ancestry marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical characteristics or any other category protected by College policy or federal state or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments click applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to 407.646.2102.
Employment Eligibility:	All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College as legally required (e.g. Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further based on the September 19 2025 Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Department of State the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the $100000 payment accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.
FLSA Status:	Exempt
Service Months:	9