Job Description Summary
The Department of Fine, Digital, and Performing Arts at Shawnee State University invites applications for a Full-Time Online, non-tenure-track faculty position in Art History, to begin Fall 2026.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and dedicated educator committed to developing an appreciation for art history across the student body. We seek a broadly trained art historian with a strong interest fostering curiosity about the visual arts and art history across the student body and teaching art history as a meaningful part of a general education experience. The primary responsibilities will be to support the general education coursework by engaging with non-art majors while additional opportunities to teach other art history courses may be available in accordance with departmental needs and disciplinary expertise.
This full-time, online-only teaching appointment has no additional service or requirements. The position is available for continual renewal.
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. Initial review of applications will take place on 04/12/2026. Only online applications will be accepted. Complete your application by clicking the Apply for this Job link above and include:
- A letter of application/cover letter
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Graduate transcript(s)
- Statement of teaching philosophy and pedagogy, 1-2 pages
- Statement in 1-2 page statement teaching/research interests and experience
- Sample Syllabi
- Names and contact information for a minimum of three references.
Candidates invited for an on-campus interview shall be required to present a teaching lecture demonstration. Specific questions may be directed to PROVIDE CONTACT INDIVIDUAL
Shawnee State offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications) including an attractive benefits package (see Overview of Employee Benefitsfor more information). Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the fiscal year. Official transcripts and background check are required prior to hire.
SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.
Shawnee State University is the regional state university for South-Central Ohio. It is a primarily undergraduate, four-year public university with limited graduate degree programs. Enrollment is approximately 3,500 students. Shawnee State is located on the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Ohio – a small city nestled in a beautiful, forested area. Adjacent to Portsmouth is Shawnee State Forest, the largest of Ohio’s state forests at more than 65,000 acres in size. This unique and diverse ecosystem offers faculty the opportunity to teach in the field and provides outdoor enthusiasts with recreational activities close to work.
Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or military status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree- specifically in Art History, and 2 years (or 4 semesters) of teaching experience. Or,
- Masters of Fine Arts in an area of the Visual Arts, and 2 years (or 4 semesters) of teaching experience in the area of art history.
- Experience in successful university level instruction experience in any modality, including the ability to deliver online courses effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD. In Art History or a very closely related field. Candidates who are ABD will be considered.
- A strong interest in expanding student curiosity and appreciation of the visual arts with art, culture and visual literacy through historic and theoretical perspectives.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary pedagogical approaches.
- The ability to develop and teach courses that reflect unique areas of expertise.
- Experience with online synchronous and online asynchronous instruction.
