University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Media, Art and Design
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Start Date: August 1, 2024
Job Description
The Department of Media, Art and Design at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is searching for a professor to hold the Dorothy and Dale Thompson Missouri Professorship in Global Arts with a Museum Studies focus. We invite applications from candidates with expertise in art history or related fields, coupled with experience in museum studies and curatorial practice.
Qualifications
- Education: Ph.D. in Art History or a terminal degree in related fields.
- Experience: Demonstrated academic research success, professional curatorial experience, and the ability to teach students from diverse backgrounds.
- Specializations: Open to various related fields, including Global Studies, African and Africana Studies, American Studies, Near Eastern Studies, Visual Anthropology, and Visual Studies.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will:
- Develop new undergraduate courses to foster museum professional skills.
- Connect students with urban communities, locally and worldwide.
- Offer art history or visual studies courses, complementing existing program strengths.
- Maintain an impressive scholarly record with a national and international reputation.
- Collaborate with UMKC programs and departments, such as the Center of Digital and Public Humanities and the Department of Race, Ethnic, and Gender Studies (REGS).
- Mentor undergraduate students.
- Strengthen department collaborations with local art institutions.
- Play a pivotal role in curating the UMKC Gallery of Art.
Compensation
- Salary: Negotiable and commensurate with experience, faculty rank, scholarly activity, and international reputation.
- Full-time, benefit-eligible position.
- Endowed professorship commencing in August 2024.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials online by December 1, 2023, using the Job Identification number “48944”:
- Letter of application.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Teaching philosophy.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Sample of writing (30-40 pages).
- Contact information for 3 academic or professional references.
- Record of externally funded scholarly activities.
Combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters and 11 MB maximum size. Do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
For technical support during the application process, email: umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
Contact
For inquiries about the position, contact Dr. Joe Hartman (hartmanjr@umkc.edu), Search Committee Chair.
About UMKC
UMKC is a public, urban research university in Kansas City, Missouri, offering 125 academic programs across 12 schools and two campuses. The university has a diverse student population, with 40% identifying as international, mixed race, or part of a minority group. UMKC prides itself on faculty leadership and dedication to teaching.
The Department of Media, Art, and Design equips students with creative and critical thinking skills, visual and verbal communication abilities, and versatility in professional and personal settings. Our faculty includes nationally recognized scholars of art history, exhibiting artists, and filmmakers. The UMKC Gallery of Art provides a platform for visiting artists, scholars, and gallery exhibitions, enhancing student education. The university’s location in Kansas City offers unique opportunities for internships, access to visiting artists, and enrichment programs.
