The Department of Art at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in architectural history, beginning fall semester, 2026. Completion of PhD is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire. We seek candidates prepared to teach architectural history courses focusing on a time period prior to 1800. The geographic area of specialization is open, although we especially welcome applications from candidates whose work focuses on regions outside of Europe and North America.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach 5 undergraduate courses over the 2026-2027 academic year. Fall offerings will include our 100-level, introductory course on Architecture in Cultural Context. Spring offerings may include courses on topics of the instructor’s design; we particularly welcome coursework that engages with themes such as critical regionalism, phenomenology, or environmental design in a historical context. Responsibilities may also include senior thesis advising.
Salary Range or Pay Grade
Salary range: $74,000 (for ABD candidates) to $78,000 (for candidates with PhD in hand).
Application Instructions
A letter of application describing teaching and research interests, along with a curriculum vitae and the names of three potential recommenders, must be submitted through Interfolio . Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their application cover letter, candidates should describe how their approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment. Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Learn more about the Department of Art . Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at this link . Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.
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