Job Description

The Division of Art History in the School of Art Art History Design at the University of Washington in Seattle invites applications for a 100% full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the history of art in South Asia and its diasporas from the 19th century to the present. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. We seek a colleague who will contribute to our mission of sharing cutting-edge research with our diverse student body by teaching a range of introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses; supervising M.A. and Ph.D. students; and engaging in service.

Faculty in UW?s School of Art Art History Design provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary visual art education to a highly diverse student population on a campus with more than 60,000 students, including 31% first-generation college students, over 30% Pell Grant-eligible students, and over 31,000 faculty and staff from over 70 countries across its three campuses. The candidate is also expected to actively contribute to the diversity, equity and inclusivity goals of the School and the University (as articulated in departmental statements and in the UW Diversity Blueprint

The appointment starts in September 2025 on a 100% full-time, nine-month service period. The teaching load is four courses over three quarters. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a dynamic program in modern and contemporary South Asian Art in collaboration with an internationally recognized faculty with strong areas of expertise in the Arts of the Americas and Indigenous art practices, Chinese Art, Japanese Art, Early Modern European Art, and Global Modern and Contemporary Art. The University of Washington?s active South Asia Center provides opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, while the UW offers access to important collections of South Asian art at the Seattle Asian Art Museum and the Burke Museum.

Salary Range: Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary range for this position will be $9,100 - $10,400 per month on a 9-month basis ($81,900 - $93,600 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. 

Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in a relevant field by the start of the appointment. 

Applicants should submit a letter of application (two pages maximum), CV, a research statement, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, a diversity statement, contact information for three recommenders, sample syllabi, and one writing sample (an article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter). All materials must be submitted via Interfolio. Please send questions about this position to the search chair, Estelle Lingo, at elingo@uw.edu. Preference will be given to candidates applying on or before October 21. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at  . Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (/). Additionally, the University?s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member?s academic profile and responsibilities ().

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About University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.

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