Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Art History

Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Art History
New York University Arts and Sciences

The Department of Art History at New York University seeks qualified candidates for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in the art, architecture, archaeology, and visual and material cultures of the Late Antique and Medieval periods. The term is for one year, from September 1, 2026, pending budgetary and administrative approval, and is renewable annually for up to three years. Applications are welcome from scholars specializing in any period from circa 250 to circa 1450, whose research and teaching focus on the transcultural Mediterranean, North and East Africa, Latin Europe, or Byzantium.

We seek candidates with interests in intercultural and interconfessional relations and exchange, and whose teaching can complement the department's existing strengths in Islamicate, African, and ancient art. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in scholarship, mentor and advise students, and generally contribute to the intellectual life of the department.

Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach.

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In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $70,000. New York University considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

• A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment, as is evidence of excellent teaching skills.

Please submit a letter of application (addressed to Prof. Matthew S. Santirocco, Acting Chair, Department of Art History), a CV, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation via Interfolio at:  The review of applications will start on March 1, 2026.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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