University of Oregon

Department: DSGN History of Art and Architecture

Rank: Assistant Professor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

June 3, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, please submit the following documents:

• A Resume/CV
• A cover letter that addresses your teaching experience and the fields/areas of study of your relevant expertise.
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references

Department Summary

The Department of the History of Art & Architecture (“HAA”) offers undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs in the history, theory, and criticism of art, architecture, and visual culture. It is also home to the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies.

The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. The UO’s beautiful, 295-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities in an arboretum-like setting. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 with outstanding cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant climate, a well-connected regional airport, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland.

Position Summary

The Department of the History of Art and Architecture is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Architectural History of the Americas for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will teach seven classes (2/2/3), including both halves of our survey, History of World Architecture (prehistory-medieval and Renaissance-contemporary), as well as undergraduate and graduate courses on the architectural history of the Americas. We welcome applicants specializing in any aspect of the architectural history of the Americas. A research focus on regionalism (especially the Pacific Northwest/Oregon), or North American indigenous architecture or vernacular architecture is especially welcome. Applicants with related interests in design and urban history are also invited to apply.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Art and/or Architectural History or other related field required prior to appointment; ABD may also be considered.
• Visiting faculty must hold a like or relevant position at another institution or have recently obtained a terminal degree.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and facilitate student learning.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse faculty and student populations.
• Ability to conduct independent, high-quality scholarship or creative practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent record of scholarly, creative, or other professional accomplishment in relevant field.
• Prior college or university-level teaching experience.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

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