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New River Community College

Assistant Professor in Art History

New River Community College, Fullerton, California, United States, 92632

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Assistant Professor in Art History Department of Art, College of the Arts, California State University Fullerton (CSUF). CSUF is an equal‑opportunity employer, a minority‑serving institution, and a Hispanic‑Serving Institution. The applicant will contribute to student success, teaching, research, and service commensurate with tenure.

Position Tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary Art History with a global perspective. The appointment begins Fall Semester 2026. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load, advising Art History majors and MA students, supervising MA theses, committee service, and sustained scholarly work.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Art History

Demonstrated success or potential for success as a scholar in modern and contemporary art within a global perspective

Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching

Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues

Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarly research, and service

Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction

Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of institutional practices in modern and contemporary art worlds

Successful scholarly accomplishments, including publications, conference presentations, grants, and fellowships

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines

Application Materials

Cover letter responding to the required qualifications

Curriculum vitae

Research statement

Teaching statement

Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words). The statement should showcase the applicant’s professional experience, intellectual commitments, and willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.

Three references with relevant contact information

Letters of recommendation from three referees (required for finalists)

Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review)

Additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly articles, portfolio) may be requested for semifinalists or finalists

Application Deadline January 14 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2026.

Compensation and Benefits The Assistant Professor classification salary range is $6,221 – $13,224 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,884 – $7,022 per month. In addition to salary, CSUF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee waiver; access to campus child‑care; and a defined‑benefit retirement through the state system with optional tax‑shielding opportunities.

Contact For questions about the position, please contact Dean of the College of the Arts, Dr. Arnold Holland at aholland@fullerton.edu.

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