The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, invites applications for a Canada Research Chair (CRC), Tier II specializing in the art history, architectural history, or visual culture of South Asia. This position is expected to be a full-time, Tenure-Track appointment made at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The anticipated start date of employment is as early as July 1, 2023.  

Applicants’ research interests may include any historical period and any geographic region in South Asia. The candidate will be well versed in the most advanced theoretical and methodological concerns of the field and have competency in the languages their specialization requires.  

Applicants must have a PhD in Art History or a related discipline. They are expected to provide strong evidence of active and excellent research and to demonstrate a record of teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be required to teach courses across the historical span of art and architecture of South Asia and will be expected to maintain an active program of research, publication, teaching, graduate supervision and service.  

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on 12 December 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

More details on the role are available here