What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in Art History position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
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Position Title Lecturer in Art History
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Lecturer
Position Number 070121
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Art - 265050
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
N/A
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Art and Visual Culture degree program is the only one of its kind in the UNC system. It seeks to engage students in a wide range of visual representation, some which falls outside the bounds of traditional art history. The Department of Art is NASAD -accredited and has over 40 full-time faculty members, nearly 750 undergraduate majors, and offers BFA degrees in Art Education, Graphic Design, and Studio Art; a BA degree in Art and Visual Culture with concentrations in Art History, Art Management, and Studio Art; a BFA in Photography with concentrations in Fine Art and Commercial; and BS degrees in Graphic Communications Management with concentrations in Print/Packaging Production and Cross Media Production.
The Department of Art offers a wide range of travel opportunities, including trips to the university’s New York Loft and study abroad trips to China, Cuba, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Scotland, and Spain.
Additional information about the department, the university, and the surrounding area can be found on our website at art.appstate.edu .
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following to your application:
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 11/03/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 11/21/2025
Search Chair Name Heather Waldroup
Search Chair Email waldrouphl@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52510
Posting Number FA00494P
Request to Recruit
Position Title Lecturer in Art History
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Lecturer
Position Number 070121
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Art - 265050
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
- M.A. in Art History, Visual Culture, or related area.
- Earned Ph.D in Art History, Visual Culture, or related area by time of hire.
- Demonstrated specialization in any period of global art history/visual culture.
- College-level teaching experience at the TA level or beyond.
- Ability to teach art history surveys from a global perspective.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Knowledge of current trends in the fields of art history/visual culture/visual studies.
- Experience with, or commitment to, educating and mentoring students of varied backgrounds and demographics ( https://appstate.edu/resources ).
N/A
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Art and Visual Culture degree program is the only one of its kind in the UNC system. It seeks to engage students in a wide range of visual representation, some which falls outside the bounds of traditional art history. The Department of Art is NASAD -accredited and has over 40 full-time faculty members, nearly 750 undergraduate majors, and offers BFA degrees in Art Education, Graphic Design, and Studio Art; a BA degree in Art and Visual Culture with concentrations in Art History, Art Management, and Studio Art; a BFA in Photography with concentrations in Fine Art and Commercial; and BS degrees in Graphic Communications Management with concentrations in Print/Packaging Production and Cross Media Production.
The Department of Art offers a wide range of travel opportunities, including trips to the university’s New York Loft and study abroad trips to China, Cuba, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Scotland, and Spain.
Additional information about the department, the university, and the surrounding area can be found on our website at art.appstate.edu .
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Teach six courses per year, including art history surveys and, with a Ph.D., upper-level courses in area(s) of specialization.
- Teaching will occur in person at the Boone campus.
- Potential for participation in department, college, or university service.
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following to your application:
- Cover letter addressing courses you might teach ( see ARH -prefixed courses here )
- Current CV
- Relevant teaching materials, which could include syllabi and assignments
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- List of three references with contact information
- Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required before hire)
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 11/03/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 11/21/2025
Search Chair Name Heather Waldroup
Search Chair Email waldrouphl@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52510
Posting Number FA00494P