Lecturer of Art History and Museum Studies

, beginning August 2027. The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $63,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Teaching responsibilities will include Survey in Art History (2-semester sequence), Contemporary Art, and Introduction to Museum Studies, as well as topics courses in Art History and Museum Studies based on the instructor's specialization. Additional responsibilities will include coordinating and supervising undergraduate internships in Museum Studies.

All professors at St. Mary's are expected to contribute to the college-wide LEAD Curriculum, as well as to their departmental curriculum. Candidates whose course arrays can contribute to the LEAD Cultural Literacy requirement may be preferred. An interest in attracting and retaining students from underrepresented groups is desirable.

Non-­sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges.

The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. . Ph.D. in Art History or related field required. Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Expertise in Contemporary and Modern Art History, Global & Non-Western Art History, American Art History, and/or Curatorial Practices or Exhibit Design preferred.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. . St. Mary’s College is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences, and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.

Application materials should include cover letter (within the cover letter, applicants are requested to speak to ways in which their teaching will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available). I n support of inclusive hiring practices, for all SMCM faculty searches initiated after February 15, 2023, the College will also request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, a t least one referee should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews.

Applications are being accepted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/190935 . Questions may be directed to Dr. Sarah Malena at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.