Rice University, Assistant or Associate Professor of Islamic Art History

The Department of Art History at Rice University invites applications at the Assistant or Associate level for a full time tenure-track or tenured position in the art and architecture of the Islamic world. Applications are due by December 15, 2018. Candidates must have a proven record of publication and service commensurate with their career stage. Completion of the PhD degree by July 2019 is required.

The department offers programs of study leading to both the BA and PhD degrees. The new hire will teach four courses each academic year, covering a range of topics from area surveys to graduate-level courses on specialized subjects of the candidate’s choice. The candidate will also supervise undergraduate independent studies and honors theses, and mentor doctoral students. Applications are especially welcome from candidates who have demonstrated a capacity for teaching and researching from a transcultural perspective.

The new hire will have the opportunity to play an active role in interdepartmental programs and centers at Rice, including the Minor in Museums and Cultural Heritage, the Chao Center for Asian Studies, and the Program in Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Nearby museums including the Menil Collection and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston offer further opportunities for collaboration.

All applications must be submitted through RICEWorks. Applicants will be asked to input the necessary information on their recommenders, who will receive a system-generated email. In this email recommenders will be instructed on the process for submitting their letters. To use a dossier service for submission of letters of recommendation, please check with that company for details on how to generate a document email address. All documents are required for the applicant to be considered for the position. These are: a cover letter (including discussion of the candidate’s research and teaching interests); CV; three letters of reference; and two samples of the candidate’s scholarly work.

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