Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Art History (Asian Art)

Job Requisition: JR101358 Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Art History (Asian Art) (Open) Job Posting Title: Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Art History (Asian Art) Department: CC00084 WM001 | PROV | Art and Art History Job Family: Faculty - Non-Tenure Track (Less than 12 months) Worker Sub-Type: Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term) Job Requisition Primary Location: Andrews Hall Primary Job Posting Location: William & Mary Job Description Summary: The Department of Art & Art History at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a two-year, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor instructional position that will begin August 10, 2026. We seek an individual with expertise in Asian Art History; able to teach general surveys of Asian Art as well as more specialized courses in East, Southeast, and/or South Asian Art History. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a 3-3 teaching load. Job Description: Required Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Art History. Ability to teach compelling courses in Asian Art History Ability to teach other lecture and seminar-style courses. Ability to contribute to teach general survey of Asian Art History. Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. or ABD is preferred at the time appointment begins August 10, 2026. Previous teaching experience. Conditions of Employment: This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation. This is a restricted position, subject to the term in which it is assigned and hired. Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; (Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into individual zip files for upload): Curriculum vitae Cover letter A statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach Sample syllabi for two courses A reference page with the contact information (including names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three references Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Art History in any of the aforementioned required documents. Candidates who reach the short-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, March 30, 2026. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed. Information on the degree programs in the Department of Art & Art History may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/arthistory/.

Benefits

William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none Additional Job Description: Job Profile: JP0740 - Instructor (Less than 12 months) NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99 Qualifications: Compensation Grade: S99 Recruiting Start Date: 2026-02-16 Review Date: 2026-03-30 Position Restrictions: Restricted Term EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) are vibrant, innovative and engaged communities and we are delighted about your interest in a career with us. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job