New Job Judith Harris Murphy Assistant Professor In Early Modern Art In Kansas
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| Judith Harris Murphy Assistant Professor in Early Modern Art |
Judith Harris Murphy Assistant Professor in Early Modern Art
Company : University of Kansas
Salary : Details not provided
Location : Kansas
Full Description
Position Overview
The Kress Foundation Department of Art History at the University of Kansas seeks a colleague specializing in the history of the art, architecture and/or material culture of Early Modern Europe, ca. 1400-1800, for a tenure-track appointment as the Judith Harris Murphy Assistant Professor in Early Modern European Art beginning August 18, 2024. We hope to attract a wide range of applicants and especially welcome candidates with research expertise in Europe’s intersection with cultures beyond the European peninsula.
The Kress Foundation Department of Art History currently employs nine full-time faculty members and has a flourishing, nationally recognized doctoral program. Affiliated faculty members in Classics contribute to the department’s curriculum. Private endowments support visiting lecturer programs and research travel for faculty and graduate students. The department is located in the Spencer Museum of Art, whose collections and exhibitions provide a rich resource for teaching. The 170,000-volume Murphy Library of Art and Architecture and an excellent digital visual image collection offer essential support for research and instruction. The Murphy Assistant Professor could play an active role in interdisciplinary units, programs, and centers, including the Program in Medieval and Early Modern Studies; the Center for Global and International Studies; the Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies; the Max Kade Center for German-American Studies; and the Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
The University of Kansas is a Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive university with a $1.4 billion endowment and a faculty of 2,600. Current enrollment is 28,500 (19,000 undergraduate), with students drawn from 110 nations and all 50 states; 20.6% of KU students are members of minority groups. The University values global engagement with more than 150 programs of international study and cooperative research and offers more than 130 study abroad programs. The 1,000-acre main campus is in Lawrence, a community of 95,000 in hilly northeast Kansas that lies about 35 miles west of Kansas City. Lawrence has a lively downtown and a thriving arts and music scene, and its local government has enacted ordinances supporting equality for all members of its population. Lawrence also offers numerous sports and recreational opportunities, local shops, and a wide range of good restaurants. Along with the music, arts, culture and sports experiences offered at KU and in Lawrence, the short drive to Kansas City provides quick access to historic jazz clubs, museums, world-class music and theatre venues, and professional sports teams.
At the University of Kansas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our culture and university strategic plan. In a continuing effort to enrich our academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. Candidates who will contribute to the climate of diversity, including a diversity of scholarly approaches, are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
The Kress Foundation Department of Art History currently employs nine full-time faculty members and has a flourishing, nationally recognized doctoral program. Affiliated faculty members in Classics contribute to the department’s curriculum. Private endowments support visiting lecturer programs and research travel for faculty and graduate students. The department is located in the Spencer Museum of Art, whose collections and exhibitions provide a rich resource for teaching. The 170,000-volume Murphy Library of Art and Architecture and an excellent digital visual image collection offer essential support for research and instruction. The Murphy Assistant Professor could play an active role in interdisciplinary units, programs, and centers, including the Program in Medieval and Early Modern Studies; the Center for Global and International Studies; the Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies; the Max Kade Center for German-American Studies; and the Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
The University of Kansas is a Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive university with a $1.4 billion endowment and a faculty of 2,600. Current enrollment is 28,500 (19,000 undergraduate), with students drawn from 110 nations and all 50 states; 20.6% of KU students are members of minority groups. The University values global engagement with more than 150 programs of international study and cooperative research and offers more than 130 study abroad programs. The 1,000-acre main campus is in Lawrence, a community of 95,000 in hilly northeast Kansas that lies about 35 miles west of Kansas City. Lawrence has a lively downtown and a thriving arts and music scene, and its local government has enacted ordinances supporting equality for all members of its population. Lawrence also offers numerous sports and recreational opportunities, local shops, and a wide range of good restaurants. Along with the music, arts, culture and sports experiences offered at KU and in Lawrence, the short drive to Kansas City provides quick access to historic jazz clubs, museums, world-class music and theatre venues, and professional sports teams.
At the University of Kansas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our culture and university strategic plan. In a continuing effort to enrich our academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. Candidates who will contribute to the climate of diversity, including a diversity of scholarly approaches, are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Job Description
40% - Teaching: Teach four courses per year (undergraduate and graduate courses); guide research of undergraduate and graduate students and supervise dissertations; advise undergraduate and graduate students.
40% - Research: Maintain and sustain an active and productive program of research in the area of specialization disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and public presentations.
20% - Service: Provide service to the department, College, University, and the profession.
40% - Research: Maintain and sustain an active and productive program of research in the area of specialization disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and public presentations.
20% - Service: Provide service to the department, College, University, and the profession.
Required Qualifications
- History of art or a related field can earn a Ph.D.
- Capacities to teach classes at the university level.
- A vigorous and effective research program that benefits from scholarly presentations and/or publications.
Additional Candidate Instructions
For further details, see the full position description at https://employment.ku.edu/academic/26164BR. A complete online application includes the following materials: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) research agenda; (4) teaching philosophy statement; and (5) the names, email addresses and contact information for three professional references.
After completing your application, KU will contact your reference writers and instruct you to upload your letters of recommendation separately. Please ensure they respond promptly and ensure your file is completed. Please allow 48 hours for your reference writers to complete your application.
In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application. The response must be within 4,000 characters or less:
On October 5, 2023, the application review process will commence and will continue until a large, superior, and diverse applicant pool is met.
In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application. The response must be within 4,000 characters or less:
- Can you share your insights on working with individuals from different walks of life and how these experiences demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? Please elaborate.
On October 5, 2023, the application review process will commence and will continue until a large, superior, and diverse applicant pool is met.
Contact Information to Applicants
For questions, please contact the search committee chair:
Areli Marina, Associate Professor
Kress Foundation Department of Art History
[email protected]
Areli Marina, Associate Professor
Kress Foundation Department of Art History
[email protected]
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins
Thursday October 5, 2023
Anticipated Start Date
Sunday August 18, 2024
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Posting Information
- Posting ID: 26164BR
- Department: History of Art
- Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
- Reg/Temp: Regular
- Employee Class: F-Faculty
- Review Begins: 05-Oct-2023