Berea College
Assistant Professor of Art History Tenure-Track
Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, United States, 40403
Overview
Assistant Professor of Art History Tenure-Track at Berea College. Beginning August 2026, seek applications from scholars with interest in global, transnational, and/or diasporic approaches to pre-1800s art history. The ideal candidate would specialize in one of the following areas: the Ancient Mediterranean, European and/or Global Renaissance/Baroque, arts of these eras in Africa, Asia, Latin America, pre-1800s craft history and/or material culture. Responsibilities
3/3 undergraduate teaching load including introductory surveys, regional and period introductory and upper-level courses, and thematic seminars. Design and teach a course for the General Education core program. Continue professional and scholarly growth, advise students, and provide service to the Department and College. Establish and maintain an undergraduate teaching record of excellence and innovation; contribute to the mission of Berea College. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Art History at the time of appointment. Established record of excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching. Ability to contribute to the department and College through teaching, advising, and service. Applications
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching goals, 2 sample syllabi (an 100-level course and an upper-level course), a sample of scholarly writing (articles and/or dissertation chapters, up to 25 pages), unofficial graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references. For questions, contact Dr. Broughton Anderson, Director of Visual Arts, at andersonch@berea.edu. For full consideration, all materials must be received by November 1, 2025; review begins immediately. About Berea College Art and Art History Department
The department supports interdisciplinary connections, dialogue inspired by ideas, and the liberal arts mission. It includes art history, studio art and archaeology, and the Doris Ulmann Galleries, which house the Berea College Art Collection with over 16,500 artworks spanning ~5,000 years. The collection supports rotating exhibitions, interdisciplinary programs, visiting artist workshops, student and scholar research appointments, class visits, and student labor opportunities. For more information, see https://www.berea.edu/art/. Your Key Responsibilities
3/3 teaching load including introductory surveys, regional and period introductory and upper-level courses and thematic seminars. Design and teach a course for the General Education core program. Institutional Context
Berea College is a coeducational, interracial college founded in 1855. It is committed to interracial education and the liberal arts, with a focus on serving Appalachia and beyond. Berea enrolls about 1,500 students from 46 states and 70+ countries, and provides a no-tuition promise to admitted students. The College is a four-year, nonsectarian institution and is one of the largest university art collections in the region. Equal Opportunity
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program. Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; pro-rated benefits for part-time staff (average 24 hours/week). Our Culture
Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations and other beliefs work together in support of Berea’s Great Commitments. The College emphasizes inclusive relationships and dialogue, welcoming all people to study, teach, and work here.
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Assistant Professor of Art History Tenure-Track at Berea College. Beginning August 2026, seek applications from scholars with interest in global, transnational, and/or diasporic approaches to pre-1800s art history. The ideal candidate would specialize in one of the following areas: the Ancient Mediterranean, European and/or Global Renaissance/Baroque, arts of these eras in Africa, Asia, Latin America, pre-1800s craft history and/or material culture. Responsibilities
3/3 undergraduate teaching load including introductory surveys, regional and period introductory and upper-level courses, and thematic seminars. Design and teach a course for the General Education core program. Continue professional and scholarly growth, advise students, and provide service to the Department and College. Establish and maintain an undergraduate teaching record of excellence and innovation; contribute to the mission of Berea College. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Art History at the time of appointment. Established record of excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching. Ability to contribute to the department and College through teaching, advising, and service. Applications
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching goals, 2 sample syllabi (an 100-level course and an upper-level course), a sample of scholarly writing (articles and/or dissertation chapters, up to 25 pages), unofficial graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references. For questions, contact Dr. Broughton Anderson, Director of Visual Arts, at andersonch@berea.edu. For full consideration, all materials must be received by November 1, 2025; review begins immediately. About Berea College Art and Art History Department
The department supports interdisciplinary connections, dialogue inspired by ideas, and the liberal arts mission. It includes art history, studio art and archaeology, and the Doris Ulmann Galleries, which house the Berea College Art Collection with over 16,500 artworks spanning ~5,000 years. The collection supports rotating exhibitions, interdisciplinary programs, visiting artist workshops, student and scholar research appointments, class visits, and student labor opportunities. For more information, see https://www.berea.edu/art/. Your Key Responsibilities
3/3 teaching load including introductory surveys, regional and period introductory and upper-level courses and thematic seminars. Design and teach a course for the General Education core program. Institutional Context
Berea College is a coeducational, interracial college founded in 1855. It is committed to interracial education and the liberal arts, with a focus on serving Appalachia and beyond. Berea enrolls about 1,500 students from 46 states and 70+ countries, and provides a no-tuition promise to admitted students. The College is a four-year, nonsectarian institution and is one of the largest university art collections in the region. Equal Opportunity
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program. Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; pro-rated benefits for part-time staff (average 24 hours/week). Our Culture
Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations and other beliefs work together in support of Berea’s Great Commitments. The College emphasizes inclusive relationships and dialogue, welcoming all people to study, teach, and work here.
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