Senior Lecturer of South and West Asia

Description

The Department of Art and Art History (AAH - https://www.sas.rochester.edu/aah/) at the University of Rochester invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in South and West Asia. The position carries a 3/2 teaching load. Courses include the departmental writing requirement and two architecture-centered courses that support interdepartmental majors outside of AAH. The position emphasizes writing-intensive teaching and experiential learning, including engagement with museums or community organizations. Responsibilities also include contributing to student academic development, supporting programmatic goals, and participating in departmental service as appropriate.

Pay range for this position $65,000 - $68,000.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD in Art History or a related field.

Application Instructions

Application to include a cover letter, current CV, the names of three references, and a statement describing how you will add to the University's core values of Meliora (ever better), discussing ways in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty, and sharing additional information you think is relevant for the committee’s evaluation of your application by April 30, 2026. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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