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University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor, Full-time, Tenure-Track position in Art History & Museum Studies. Activities will include pursuing R1-level research in modern and/or contemporary global art, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (3/2 load), participating in curriculum development and assessment of student learning, advising undergraduate majors and minors, and helping to schedule scholarly and outreach-oriented programming connected to the Department's Art History & Visual Culture Studies (AHVCS) Forum. The faculty member will also contribute to the interdisciplinary BFA and MFA programs in the Department.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Art History (or Ph.D. in a suitably aligned field) in hand by July 1, 2026
• Demonstrated evidence of successful university-level teaching experience
• Well-articulated research and publication agenda

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of teaching experience, beyond graduate teaching assistantships
• A substantial record of working in museums, archives, and/or collections
• Evidence of an established background in publishing innovative research devoted to modern and/or contemporary art with an emphasis on global art history
• Experience teaching courses in Museum Studies
• Preferred candidates will also be able to contribute to one or more minor areas of study offered within the College of Liberal Arts, such as: Asian Studies, Black Studies, Cinema and Media Studies, Disability Studies, Ethnic Studies, Indigenous Studies, LGBTQ Studies, and Museum Studies

Compensation Grade: Assistant or Associate Professor. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (Nine-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement: Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of working at UNR:

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees: The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program: The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. First review of applications will begin January 30, 2026.