Description
Full-Time Visiting Assistant Professor of Critical Studies
The School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a full-time visiting assistant professor to teach critical studies courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Qualified candidates will have 2–4 years of higher education teaching experience and hold a terminal degree in either art history, comparative literature, or a related field such as critical theory, creative writing, philosophy, or contemporary art studies. The position will be set for two academic years with the possibility of renewal upon review. Applicants should submit a cover letter.
About The School of Art
The School of Art is one of five schools within the College of Fine Arts, which also includes the Schools of Architecture, Design, Drama, and Music. Benchmarks of the School include collaborative relationships with innovative learning environments such as the Center for Arts in Society, the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, and IDeATe; and a unique curriculum that includes contextual practice, critical theory, and technology alongside programs in electronic and time-based media, painting, drawing, and sculpture. School of Art is ranked #2 in the country in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Fine Arts Programs. QualificationsApplication InstructionsEqual Employment Opportunity Statement
Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.
