The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Art and Art History – Austin, Texas, USA
Start Date: Fall 2025
Application Deadline: Review begins December 1, 2024; open until filled
Position Overview
The University of Texas at Austin seeks a scholar of European art for a full-time, tenured appointment as either Associate Professor or Full Professor, holding the prestigious Kay Fortson Chair in European Art. This position emphasizes a broad engagement with European art history, particularly from the Early Modern period (ca. 1400-1700), in a global context. Candidates with a prominent research profile, inter- or cross-disciplinary approaches, and innovative methodologies are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, from broad survey courses to specialized seminars, as well as mentoring students. The role also involves research activities supported by the Fortson Chair endowment, contributing to the department’s dynamic research environment.
About the Department and University
UT Austin’s Department of Art and Art History is part of a large, vibrant academic community, with 18 art historians and a total faculty of nearly 50 across tenure and professional tracks. Serving over 100 undergraduate and 50 graduate students in art history, the department fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary academic environment. UT Austin is an R1 research institution, recognized for excellence and as a Hispanic Serving Institution with the Seal of Excelencia.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Art History or related field
- Associate or Full Professor rank with tenure eligibility
- National/international prominence in scholarship, with expertise in European art (1400-1700 preferred)
- Interest in interdisciplinary approaches and innovative methodologies in Early Modern art studies
- Proven experience in teaching and mentoring students
Application Requirements
- Letter of Application: Should detail research and teaching interests, significant service contributions, and a vision for advancing innovative teaching or professional activities.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three Professional References: Include contact information (phone and email).
Selection Process
Following an initial review, selected candidates will be invited to submit three letters of recommendation and participate in an online interview.
For more information, visit the UT Austin faculty careers page. Contact Professor David Stuart, search committee chair, at davidstuart@austin.utexas.edu with any questions.
