Job Title Assistant Professor, Art History Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department Department Of Art, Comm, & Theatre Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Kingsville, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description The Department of Art, Communication, & Theater at Texas A&M University-Kingsville seek applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Art History for the start of the 2026 fall semester. Teaching duties include face-to-face and/or online art history courses at the undergraduate level and potential for developing seminar courses in the areas such as: Film, Print Media, Visual Studies; 19th and 20th Century Art, Contemporary European and Art of Latin America.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities + Teach undergraduate art history courses in support of the B.A. and B.F.A. studio art programs, as well as the general education and dual enrollment curriculum of the university + Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction in asynchronous online course format with occasions for online office hours and/or Q&A sessions. Regular weekly interaction is expected in online courses. + Have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to relate to undergraduate students, especially with non-art majors.  + Engage in the mentoring and encouragement of students in the classroom; integration of culturally responsible pedagogy. + Ability to recruit and foster learning environments that support the needs of first generation and nontraditional students. + Ideally, the candidate will be dynamic, collaborative with studio faculty, collegial, and willing to contribute to the mission of the Department, College, and University.  + Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Dean.  ' Minimum Requirements + Ph.D. in Art History from a regionally accredited institution or university. Applicant should be broadly trained art history generalist with the ability to teach beginning courses and specialized seminar courses.  + Have at least 18 graduate hours in the field in which the applicant will teach.  + Commitment to the University’s Vision to provide the highest levels of engagement in relevant and dynamic learning experiences that establish life-long success and multi-generational prosperity. + Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English Preferred Requirements + Scholarly expertise in Modern/Contemporary Art fields evidenced by published articles on these topics; an emerging record of professional activity as evidenced by conference presentations in art history or a related field. + At least two academic years of university level teaching experience in art history at the undergraduate level. + Experience teaching seminar courses in the areas of: Film, Print Media, Visual Studies; 19th and 20th Century Art, Contemporary European and Art of Latin America.  Instructions for Applicants + Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background check to be hired for this position.  + Applicants must apply online at  http://www.tamuk.edu/Finance/hr/Employment/ and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of 4 reference, and copies of all transcripts (Undergraduate and Graduate). + Prior to issuing letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution to the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, MSC 102, Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202. However, for review of application, applicants may submit unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended directly to the search committee chair. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (AACRAO):  http://www.aacrao.org/international/foreignEdCred.cfm Notes : The above duties may not be performed in every position with this title and the above functions may not include all related duties that might be performed. Texas A&M University Kingsville is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.