Open Rank Faculty-Art History

Hawali, Kuwait
Expires in ‎2 months
Ref:JB4806998

Job Description

The American University of Kuwait is inviting applications for an open rank
full-time faculty position of Art History in the Department of Art and Graphic
Design. Ph.D. in the field required. The Department is actively seeking
candidates whose teaching and research interests focus on the history of art
and design, architecture, and material/visual culture, especially as it
pertains to the Middle East or closely related specializations. Candidates
must have previous teaching experience at the university level.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to ‎1)teaching courses that help
fulfill the Humanities component of our General Education requirements, ‎2)
teaching core Art History requirements for the major, which includes the
History of Design, ‎3) advising students, ‎4) service to the department,
college, and university, and ‎5) student assessment, and course development.

Qualifications

• A terminal degree (Ph.D.) in the field or a closely related discipline is preferred.


• Teaching and research interests focus on the history of art and design, architecture, and material/visual culture, especially as it pertains to the Arab and Islamic world and/or the Middle East.


• Previous teaching experience at the university level.

Job Details

Job Location
Hawali, Kuwait
Job Role
Teaching and Academics
Employment Status
Full time
Employment Type
Full-time faculty
Number of Vacancies
‎1

Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Mid Career
Degree
Doctorate