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Temporary Assistant Professor of Art History and Visual Culture

Utah State University
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Mar 21, 2026


Temporary Assistant Professor of Art History and Visual Culture

Requisition ID: 2026-10035
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Department: Art & Design
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview
The Department of Art + Design in the College of Arts & Sciences at Utah State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Temporary Assistant Professor of Art History and Visual Culture for the 2026-27 academic year. This is a benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track position with a start date of August 1, 2026. Renewal may be possible based on performance, departmental needs, and funding.

The field of specialization is open. The department seeks a dedicated and student-centered teacher who can contribute to undergraduate instruction in art history and visual culture and who values teaching in a department closely connected to the on-campus art museum, the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, and the Wanless Center for Art Education & Research.

Responsibilities
  • Teach a 3/3 course load of undergraduate courses
  • Teach online sections of the art history survey
  • Teach upper-division undergraduate courses in the candidate's area of specialization
  • Employ inclusive, effective, and engaging teaching practices for majors and non-majors
  • Incorporate campus resources into teaching
  • Contribute to departmental service appropriate to a visiting appointment


Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • PhD in Art History, Visual Culture, or a closely related field completed by the start date
  • Ability to teach online courses

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching both survey courses and upper-division undergraduate courses
  • Experience with online teaching
  • Teaching interests or expertise that expand the department's curricular offerings, including global, interdisciplinary, or historically underrepresented areas of art and visual culture

Review of applications will begin March 31and continue until the position is filled.

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
  1. Curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
  2. Cover letter describing teaching experience and areas of specialization to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
  3. Statement of teaching philosophy that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
  4. Sample syllabi for two courses to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
  5. Names and contact information for three professional references to be typed at the beinning of the application


**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

College/Department Highlights
The Department of Art + Design offers undergraduate programs in art history, studio art, design, and art education, graduate programs in studio art and design, and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The department is committed to excellence in teaching, creative inquiry, and critical engagement with visual culture, serving a large student population across the state and region.

University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu .

*updated 12/2025

https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/10035/temporary-assistant-professor-of-art-history-and-visual-culture/job?in_iframe=1

Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov


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