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Assistant / Associate Professor of Art History and Director of the Art Gallery (TenureTrack) Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant / Associate Professor of Art History and Director of the Art Gallery (Tenure Track) position. Eastern is Connecticuts Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.The Department of Art & Art History at Eastern Connecticut State University invites applicationsfor a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin Fall 2026.Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarship, studentadvisement, and university and community service. ECSU is especially interested in faculty withdemonstrated excellence in teaching in a liberal arts curriculum and sensitivity to diversepopulations and perspectives.This position is split evenly between classroom teaching (and related duties) and directorship ofEasterns on-campus Art Gallery. We seek a faculty member with expertise in modern orcontemporary art and a background in museums or galleries to join our vibrant, multidisciplinarydepartment.Position Description:The faculty member will be expected to teach two courses per semester (or one course andequivalent load credit activities, such as Senior Project, Independent Study, or Internshipadvising; program directorship; or other administrative duties). Candidates should have theexpertise and ability to teach writing-intensive courses for Art majors on Museums andExhibitions and Issues in Contemporary Art, as well as contribute to teaching the global arthistory survey and to develop and teach other courses in their area of addition to these teaching duties, the faculty member will receive a two-course reduction toserve as director of Easterns Art Gallery, which occupies a 2,500-square-foot space in the newFine Arts Instructional Center and connects the Eastern community with art and artists from theregion and beyond. The Gallery Director also oversees Easterns permanent art collection ofnearly 2,000 works of modern and contemporary art, the majority of which are on permanentdisplay around campus. As Gallery Director, the faculty member will maintain an activeexhibition program, engage the campus and regional community, prepare grant applications andcultivate donors in partnership with the Office of Alumni and Development, manage the budgetfor acquisitions and events and supervise Gallery staff.The faculty member will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to Easterns public LiberalArts community and mission of teaching, student advisement and mentoring, scholarly activity,service to the department and University, and professional development.This is a 12-month position to begin July 1, 2026.Minimum Qualifications:• PhD in Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field (ABD candidates will beconsidered if they provide evidence of anticipated completion of degree by the date ofappointment, July 2026)• Ability to teach courses in modern art, contemporary art, and museum studies from amulticultural perspective• Active research agenda in Art History and/or Museum Studies• Professional experience in a gallery or museum environment• Record of contribution to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching,scholarship and/or servicePreferred Qualifications:• Leadership and/or curatorial experience in a gallery or museum environment• At least 1 year of teaching experience at the college/university level (or comparableexperience as TA or adjunct)• Record of publications, lectures, and/or curatorial projects• Active research agenda in global modern/contemporary art or Museum StudiesTo apply:Applications must include the following documents:• Application letter addressed to Dr. Maeve Doyle, Art History Search Committeechairperson• Curriculum vitae• Statement of teaching and curatorial philosophy• Contact information for three professional referencesWriting/publication sample, course syllabi, and letters of recommendation will be requested afterinitial review.Please combine documents into a single PDF and upload to: