Glen Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History

Description

The Department of Art and Art History and Museums at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a one-term visiting assistant professor of Art History, beginning January 1, 2026. This position entails a teaching load equivalent to three courses, including one undergraduate course, along with responsibilities for research and academic engagement during the Winter 2026 term (12 weeks). Candidates should be prepared to teach a course in Native American art of the Great Plains and conduct interpretive research on the W&L Art Museum & Galleries’ Stanley A. Kamen Collection comprised of 19th and 20th century art and sculpture depicting the American West.

The scholar will examine the full scope of the Kamen Collection and produce a comprehensive report providing new insights and contextual understanding. In addition, the scholar will identify and involve student researchers, including members of the Native American Student Organization (NASO).

W&L promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University’s mission and Strategic Plan.

Washington and Lee University is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, liberal arts college of approximately 1850 undergraduate and 400 law students and located in Lexington, VA, three hours southwest of Washington, DC. W&L is consistently ranked among the top 25 national liberal arts colleges. Established in 1749, it is the ninth oldest institution of higher learning in the nation.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold an M.A. or Ph.D. and have demonstrated expertise in Native American art history, material culture, Indigenous studies, or related fields that speaks to the Kamen Collection.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, please apply by May 20, 2025. We will begin reviewing applications on that date and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Candidates should submit:

• A letter of application summarizing research and teaching interests and experience, scholarly pursuits, and demonstrating the ability to work with students with wide ranging perspectives and backgrounds. 
• A CV
• Names and contact details of three professional references 

All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/166143.

Our search committee will conduct initial interviews virtually. After application review, finalists will be invited for interviews in late July-early August.

For more information, please contact Andrea Lepage at lepagea@wlu.edu and Isra El-beshir at ielbeshir@wlu.edu.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.