Visiting Assistant Professor, Asian Art, College of Arts and Sciences

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Job Overview

The Asian Studies program in the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) offers a B.A. degree, minor, and related certificate programs; its classes cover languages, humanities, and social sciences (see the program website). The Art History program in the School of Art at DAAP offers a broad array of courses, including some cross-listed with Africana Studies and Asian Studies and Classics, ranging from the ancient world to the present.

Faculty members are internationally recognized, highly productive scholars who provide individualized mentoring to students. Requirements for the B.A. degree include the global art survey and the methodology and senior seminars. Students may opt for professional development via museum internships or our summer co-op program, as well as study abroad.

The Asian Studies and Art History programs at UC invite applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Asian Art History. This position entails teaching two classes each semester, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (i.e., four classes in the academic year). One class will be in East Asian Culture (from among Japanese Culture, Chinese Culture, or Korean Culture). Three classes will be in Asian Art and Art History, from among surveys of East Asian Art, Japanese Art, Chinese Art, Korean Art, Asian Buddhist Art, and additional special topics classes (for example, Art of the Silk Road).

This is a one-year position, renewable for a second year depending upon program need. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications.

Essential Functions

• Teach four undergraduate courses in Asian Art History and East Asian Culture, as noted in the job overview.

• Contribute to student events and program activities for the Asian Studies program and the Art History program.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of appointment, all of the following are required.

• PhD in a relevant field or a comparable advanced degree.

• At least one academic year of teaching experience at the collegiate level

Application Process

Interested applicants should create an Applicant Profile and upload the following on our system:

• A CV

• A cover letter outlining the candidate's qualifications for the position; ability to teach the required classes, and specifying one or more Asian Culture classes and three or more Asian Art History classes that the candidate can teach; teaching experience; teaching philosophy, and areas of research interest.

• Contact information and email for three professional references, who may be contacted during the review process.

Review of applications will begin on February 25, 2026, and applications completed by then will receive early consideration, but all applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is not open to H-1B sponsorship.

For information on the position, please contact:
Dinshaw Mistry, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Cincinnati; email: dinshaw.mistry;
Dept website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Salary Information:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

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