Lecturer

The Department of Art History in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for part time, temporary, lecturer positions. This posting establishes a pool of lecturers who will be selected on an as needed basis annually. Admission to the pool does not guarantee employment.

This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2025/26 academic year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis through the academic year. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Teach undergraduate and on occasion graduate students in assigned course(s)
• Hold office hours to assist students
• Grade assignments and submit grades
• Participate in relevant departmental meetings
• Based on appointment, provide service to the department

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Art History or a closely related field and three years of teaching experience in a college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated excellence in teaching; distinguished program of research.

Art History is the study of human values as they are expressed visually by cultures around the globe from the beginnings of human society to the present. Art history operates with the understanding that visual/material artifacts may speak more directly and deeply about a culture than its written record. Put another way, if a picture is worth a thousand words, then art history equips students to read it. This is called "visual literacy" and it is an invaluable skill in our increasingly visual world. Students in art history learn to analyze a wide variety of artifacts from all geographic regions and historical eras, including our own. Not limited strictly to the so-called "fine arts," art history seeks to understand visual and material culture more broadly: from paintings and sculpture, to architecture and urban design; from films and photographs, to ceramics and textiles; from scientific illustration and political posters, to performance art and street graffiti.

Pay Range: $7,500 - $8,000 per class; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position requires that you attach a sample of scholarly work, a diversity statement, and a list of references.

Applications will not be acknowledged but will be reviewed when such openings occur throughout the academic year.

Applications must be updated or re-submitted for each academic year.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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