Faculty - Lecturer Art History

Faculty – Lecturer Art History – Utah Valley University

The Art and Design Department at Utah Valley University invites applicants for a lecturer position in Art History for the 2026-27 academic year beginning August 2026.

This position starts on the first of August, 2026, and is for a full-time faculty role.

• Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem, UT
• Division: VP Academic Affairs
• Salary: Depends on Qualifications
• Job Type: FT Faculty
• Job Number: FY2605173
• Closing Date: 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

We seek a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered, and collaborative educator committed to undergraduate teaching.

The successful candidate will teach primarily undergraduate survey courses in art history (ARTH 2710 Prehistoric through Gothic Art & ARTH 2720 Renaissance through Contemporary Art), which support the Art History BA and Art & Design programs as well as GE students across the university. Teaching of other courses will be determined by the needs of the area and assigned by the area coordinator and department chair.

Course delivery may include face-to-face, online, and/or livestream.

UVU, located in Orem, Utah, is a comprehensive state institution of higher education with over 46,000 students. Orem is on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains and offers access to numerous outdoor activities including snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting. The Wasatch Front metropolitan area offers rich cultural opportunities in the arts including the world-class music and dance companies.

The UVU campus is served by a wonderful public transit system, including a rail line that runs along the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. The UVU School of the Arts has strong ties with other universities and with professionals in the arts in Utah. UVU and the School of the Arts strongly support undergraduate creative activities and service learning.

• Teach courses in the Art & Design Department primarily supporting undergraduate GE offerings in Art History. Responsibilities include planning, preparing, and following approved course of study with measurable objectives for each course taught, and preparing online instructional material as necessary.
• Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms/labs or in online formats using methods such as lectures, demonstrations, discussions, visual aids, and similar.
• Maintain accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Establish and maintain office hours and advise and mentor students. Assist advisors, department chairperson, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program. Maintain currency in the courses taught.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• MA in Art History, or a closely related field, from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching in higher education.

• Ph.D. in Art History, or a closely related field, from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching art history in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a broad range of media and conceptual approaches.
• Experience mentoring student populations from a variety of backgrounds.

• Knowledge of art history from ancient to contemporary periods, including theories and practices.
• Knowledge in current instructional theory, methods, strategies, and techniques.
• Knowledge in student management, motivation, and evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of current industry practices, including aspects of AI.

• Skills in teaching art history and related practices.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate with a team.
• Skills in interpersonal relationships, problem‑solving, and decision‑making.

• Ability to teach and mentor students at multiple levels.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and motivate students in inclusive and engaging ways.
• Ability to relate well with students and colleagues.
• Ability to evaluate student work effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply appropriate technology in classroom teaching.
• Ability to teach courses in a variety of formats: face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, weekends, evenings.

Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from candidates whose record of scholarship, teaching, and/or service strengthens the department’s ability to offer diverse perspectives and culturally responsive mentorship to our students.