Limited Term Appointment in the Histories of Photography in the Department of Art History
Last updated: March 8, 2024, 12:41 p.m.
Job title: Limited Term Appointment in the Histories of Photography in the Department of Art History
Position code: 24_LTA_ARTH_M2
Date posted: March 8, 2024
Application deadline: April 5, 2024
Advertised until: Position is filled
Position description
This is a posting for a 24-month Limited Term contract in the Department of Art History. We are seeking candidates with expertise in Histories of Photography. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the following undergraduate courses in the 2024-2025 academic year: ARTH 202-A and 202-B – Perspectives of Art History; ARTH 267 – Aspects of the History of Photography (Fall and Winter semesters); ARTH 359 – Studies in Contemporary Photographic Art; ARTH 381 – Feminism and Art History; and ARTH 400 – Advanced Seminar.
Limited-term faculty members at Concordia University are full-time faculty whose primary duties include teaching and service, with no research obligations.
Qualifications and assets
Applicants must have completed a PhD in Art History or a closely related discipline(s) by the time of taking up the position. Candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence at the university level.
We are seeking an art historian with a scholarly practice that engages directly with both histories of photography and Canadian art histories to fulfill the teaching duties detailed above. While courses to be taught can be adapted and provided with special topics according to the applicant’s expertise and areas of specialization, preference will be given to candidates who have scholarship pertaining to relevant historical periods.
Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from those who will contribute to that profile. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset.
How to apply
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Applications should be addressed to the Art History Department Hiring Committee and submitted electronically (as a single PDF file) to art.history.positions@concordia.ca on or before April 5, 2024. Submissions must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code (24_LTA_ARTH_M2), a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and evaluations), and the names and contact information of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on July 1, 2024.
All inquiries regarding this position should be addressed to Dr. John Potvin, Chair, Department of Art History at john.potvin@concordia.ca.
Concordia University is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.
Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience might include (but are not limited to):
- teaching about underrepresented populations
- mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
- work with diverse communities
- offering or organizing educational programming
- participation in training and workshops
All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.
Adaptive measures
Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Anna Barrafato, Accessibility Change Lead: anna.barrafato@concordia.ca or by phone at 514.848.2424 extension 3511.
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Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
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Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.