Austen-Stokes Assistant Professor in the Art of the Ancient Americas (tenure-tra

The Department of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the position of Austen-Stokes Assistant Professor in the Art of the Ancient Americas, to begin July 1, 2025. We welcome applications from scholars specializing in the art, architecture, and/or material culture of pre-colonial North, Central, and/or South America, including the Caribbean.Ph.D. in the History of Art, Anthropology/Archaeology, or related fields required at time of appointment.Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current CV, and one article- or chapter-length sample of scholarly writing. Applications must demonstrate a strong research profile and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The cover letter should address how the candidate's research approaches, teaching methodology, and/or public engagement would contribute to the university's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to the field's development: the Austen-Stokes Professor participates in the recruitment and mentorship of?the Austen-Stokes Postdoctoral Fellow (an endowed, two-year fellowship);?organizes the annual Austen-Stokes Distinguished Lecture; and fosters student research, travel, and programming through designated, endowed research funds. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent on their behalf. All materials must be submitted via nterfolio.com/150650. Review of applications will begin on September 9, 2024. For further information, contact the chair of the search committee, Rebecca Brown (rmbrown@jhu.edu). For more information about the department, see?hu.eduJob Type: Full Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.