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Role Description

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking qualified applicants to teach Art History starting in the fall 2026 semester. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching and to developing an innovative curriculum. This position would teach courses that are online (asynchronously) and distance synchronous (meet in real time).

• Teach ARH 105 (History of Art & Architecture I, Prehistory - 1400 Globally)
• Teach ARH 106 (History of Art & Architecture II, 1400 - Now Globally)
• Integrate students with the community through outreach opportunities
• Collaborate across disciplines within the University

Qualifications

• A Ph.D in any field of Art History
• An active research agenda in a field of specialization
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching (preferred)
• Ability to teach new Art History courses, particularly those exploring art before 1945, the global South, African art, diasporic art, Asian art, art of the Islamic world, and cross-cultural thematic courses (preferred)

Requirements

• Willingness to serve the mission of integrating students with the community
• Contact information for three professional references when requested
• Authorization to work in and reside in the continental United States
• Incomplete application materials cannot be considered
• Materials received after 3/27/2026 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening

Benefits

• Salary range is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application Requirements

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
• A resume/curriculum vitae
• List of courses you are prepared to teach, and where and in what modalities (in person, distance synchronous, distance asynchronous, etc.) you have taught them or are prepared to teach them

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Clery Act

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