Eleanor Shea Professor Of Art History

The McIntire Department of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Virginia invites scholars of international stature, at the rank of full professor or the equivalent, to apply for the inaugural Eleanor Shea Professor of Art History.

We seek applicants who hold a PhD in art history or a related field, have a strong record of publication, and are pursuing innovative research in any subfield. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate prior excellence in teaching and mentorship of students, and a willingness to contribute to the scholarly life of the Department of Art and the PhD program. The successful candidate will join a community comprising twenty-nine faculty in Art History and Studio Art, and a PhD program in Art and Architectural History.

We request that the cover letter include a discussion of scholarship, possible research collaborations, and teaching and advising experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. It should address how the applicant has contributed to a departmental and university culture of diversity and inclusion, and note the potential for collaborative engagement in a department that includes studio art as well as art history.

The University of Virginia is one of the nation's foremost public universities. The College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is the largest of the University of Virginia's eleven schools (with about 12,000 students and more than 700 faculty members), and is recognized as the intellectual core of the institution.

Our mission is to equip our students with the ability and desire to make a difference in the world and to inspire others to do the same. We aspire to be a leader in research and graduate education while maintaining our long-standing reputation for excellence in undergraduate education and exceptional teaching.

Apply online at: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs search for requisition #R0011341 complete the application, and attach the following: a cover letter as described above; a current CV; and contact information for three references.

• Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the resume box.*
• Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.*

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 1, 2020; however, this position remains open until filled. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2020.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: Laura Mellusi lk9a@virginia.edu, 434-924-6122 or Nicole Robinson, Faculty Search Advisor at nr7f@virginia.edu.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee: Douglas Fordham, fordham@virginia.edu

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician's Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.

We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.