The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Art History and Fine Arts at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026. The Department seeks a candidate who works on a period pre-1900 and specializes in a geographic region outside Europe such as Asia, Africa, the Middle East, colonial Latin America, or the Indigenous arts of the Americas or Oceania. The ability to teach in more than one geographic area is desirable. Art historians with a disciplinary interest in anthropology, architecture, and/or material culture are especially welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will demonstrate their commitment to a liberal arts education and to global approaches to the field of art history. The applicant’s research and teaching would complement current departmental expertise and contribute to the Department’s efforts in diversifying the curriculum and expanding the geographic scope of the program. We seek a scholar who would teach introductory undergraduate courses from a global perspective, as well as mid- to upper-level classes in their area(s) of expertise. The standard teaching load is 3/3. Candidates who plan to make use of the collections, museums, and architecture of Paris in their teaching while addressing issues of colonialism and cultural heritage are especially encouraged to apply.

The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage women and those from other underrepresented groups to apply.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Art History in hand. Proven capacity for engaged teaching, research potential, and willingness to participate in curricular development and service to the department and the university. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development and assessment is highly desirable. Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment is a strong plus. European Union citizenship or the legal right to work in France is helpful, but not necessary at the time of application.

Please submit your application via Interfolio including:

• cover letter

• curriculum vitae

• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness

• statement of research interests

• 1 or 2 writing samples of recent scholarship

• 1 or 2 sample course syllabi

• three confidential letters of reference

Contact Information

if you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

Please note that we do not accept applications sent by email

Job URL

https://apply.interfolio.com/170021

Website

https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/art-history-fine-arts