Assistant Professor, African Art

Assistant Professor, African Art . Yale University: Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Humanities: History of Art . New Haven, CT . The Department of the History of Art at Yale University is looking to hire a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with an initial 5-year appointment in African art before 1950, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027 .

Expertise in the histories of art, performance, architecture and visual cultures of the African continent and its islands, grounded in substantial research and professional engagement in the region, as well as a commitment to teaching introductory courses in African art history, is required. The teaching expectation is normally 4 courses per academic year, plus service to the program, including mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. . The appointee must hold a PhD in the History of Art or have completed all requirements for the PhD by June 2027. Applicants must demonstrate strong research focus on the visual arts. .

Applicants should submit an application via apply.interfolio.com/193330 . They should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, statement about pedagogy, and two sample syllabi (one for an introductory lecture class, the other for an upper-division course/seminar), reflecting the breadth of the applicant’s teaching expertise should be submitted online, along with three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin November 16, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding this position, please email: Pamela Lee, Professor and Search Chair at [email protected]