Assistant Professor of Art & Architectural History (Asian art)

The Department of Art and Architectural History invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Asian Art and Architecture beginning August 16, 2025. We seek an enthusiastic teacher-scholar to contribute to our dynamic department housing two distinct undergraduate degree programs: Art & Architectural History and Historic Preservation & Community Planning. Candidates must have expertise in the art, architecture, and visual culture of any geographic region and time period in Asian art history. The ability to offer a global perspective on existing courses and to develop intermediate and advanced-level courses on the art, architecture, and visual culture of East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia is essential.

Teaching responsibilities are 3/3 [with 2/3 preps depending upon enrollments], including the Asian survey course every semester, intermediate courses on the Art of India, Art of Japan, and Art of China, and upper-level courses specific to the candidate's area of interest. An earned PhD in art history, architectural history, or any related discipline by date of hire is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to working closely with undergraduate students, maintaining an active research agenda, and partnering with colleagues in the Asian Studies Program.

Applicants should submit the following documents online to https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15976 (1) a letter of application, which addresses how the candidate's research interests and teaching philosophy fit the objectives of the position and institution; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts of all degrees (official transcript required at the time of hire); (4) names and contact information for two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Nestled in the heart of the diverse, beautiful, and historic coastal city of Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a 250-year-old, internationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences institution of approximately 10,000 undergraduate students.

If you have any questions about the position, please do not hesitate to contact Professor Marian Mazzone at mazzonem@cofc.edu.

Members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.