Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History - Military Veterans

The Art History Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a one-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2025. The position may be extended for a second year. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience at the college level and be enthusiastic about working closely with undergraduate students. Candidates from all areas are encouraged to apply, but we especially seek candidates with expertise in teaching areas not currently covered by the department. The teaching load will be the equivalent of five courses per year, including some combination of foundational courses and courses in the candidate's specialty area.

The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $76,000 to $78,500.

The Art History Department ( https://my.hamilton.edu/academics/departments/Art-History ) offers courses in visual, material, and digital culture, performance, and the built environment across geographies, media, and technologies. Concentrators hone skills in visual literacy, critical thinking, written and oral communication, and engage with innovative digital technologies. Many of our courses provide students with opportunities for experiential and project-based learning, from working with collections at the Wellin Museum and Burke Library, to field trips to regional museums and historical sites, to creating virtual exhibitions and digital visual narratives.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton's open curriculum ( https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum ). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as engaged members of their communities. Hamilton's commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy for US Citizens and Permanent Residents; furthermore, Hamilton College meets the full demonstrated financial need for all admitted and enrolled students during their four years on campus. Please visit the college website for more information ( www.hamilton.edu ).

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/ as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.