Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Art

Overview

The Art Department at Wellesley College seeks an architectural historian to teach two courses in the spring of 2027. The field of specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates who are able to teach architecture from a global perspective in the early modern period and/or eighteenth-century, and those with expertise in the intersections of architecture, ecology, and the environment.

One course should be a survey-style class appropriate for intermediate students; the other should be a seminar appropriate for intermediate and advanced students.

In addition to class meeting times, the candidate will hold regular office hours in person and promptly respond to student inquiries throughout the semester. There are no expectations for this position regarding formal advising. The candidate will be expected to engage in professional development and departmental service as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Ph.D. in Art History, Architectural History, or Architecture preferred; advanced ABDs will be considered.

• Teaching Load: 2 courses in spring of 2027
• Term of Appointment: Spring 2027, no possibility of renewal
• Target
  
  Start Date:
  
  1/25/2027
• Minimum Salary: $20,000

Final date to receive applications: May 11, 2026

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter including a statement of interest describing your teaching and research, a CV, descriptions of proposed courses and the names/email addresses of three references who will be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Application materials should be submitted via

This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit: WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae. For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions.