Assistant Professor of Latin American Art History

The School of Art at Louisiana State University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Latin American art history, to begin in Fall 2027.

Applications are invited from scholars with expertise in any historical period, including (but not limited to) Pre-Columbian, colonial, post-Independence, or modern and contemporary, or whose research focuses on any region across South America, Central America, the Caribbean, or North America. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching might encompass transnational, U.S. Latinx, or diaspora perspectives, or that demonstrates cross-disciplinary interest in areas such as Indigenous studies, ecology, global Modernisms, or post/colonial histories. This appointment carries a 2/2 teaching load, and candidates are expected to develop and teach a range of courses, including an introductory undergraduate-level survey course in Latin American art history and specialized upper-level classes on topics of their choosing. A multidisciplinary approach and innovative teaching methods are highly desirable.

The Art History faculty at LSU is part of the School of Art, which comprises undergraduate and graduate programs in Studio Art, Graphic Design, and Digital Art as well as Art History. The School of Art is the largest unit within the College of Art and Design, which also includes Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. The College also jointly offers an interdisciplinary Doctor of Design in Cultural Preservation (DDes) degree. We are looking for a candidate who is willing and able not only to serve the specific needs of the Art History program, but those of the School and College communities, at large. Art History faculty participate in MFA student critiques, perform service through School, College, and University committees, and supervise BA, MA, MFA, and DDes theses. The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator and researcher with demonstrated professional accomplishment. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of study prior to the appointment start date.

Review of applications begins on December 5, 2026. Position open until filled.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach 2 courses per semester at the undergraduate and the graduate level, where needed.
• Participate in scholarly and/or professional research activities.
• Serve on MA, MFA and DDes graduate committees.
• Participate in curriculum and program development.
• Provide service to the school, college, university, profession, and community.

• Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of study prior to the appointment start date.
• Demonstrated professional accomplishment.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.