PRODiG Fellowship

The Art History Program in the Department of Art at Stony Brook University invites applications from early-career scholars whose research focuses on Art History from the mid-nineteenth century onward, with an emphasis on decolonial and/or transnational approaches to visual arts and material culture. Preferred areas of scholarship include diaspora studies, critical race theory, multiple modernities, and alternative onto-epistemologies of Africa, African Diaspora, and Latin America. Candidates whose work complements our current faculty's focus on global postwar art and media aesthetics and demonstrates interdisciplinarity with other areas of strength at Stony Brook will be given priority.

The search is part of the SUNY Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG) Fellowship designed to (1) increase the number of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion and (2) strengthen the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates. The successful candidate will have a standard 2/2 course teaching load (with a reduced load in the first semester), and participate in departmental activities, such as mentoring, public engagement, and curriculum development. The annual salary is $80,000, accompanied by comprehensive state benefits. At the completion of this two-year position, the fellows with an upward trajectory of scholarly achievement and a demonstrated contribution to inclusion, diversity, and equity will be invited to join the tenure-track faculty at Stony Brook University through an internal promotion process.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025

Required Qualifications:
A PhD (or foreign equivalent) in art history or related fields, with training and experience to teach undergraduate and graduate-level art history courses, by August 2025. A disciplinary specialization appropriate to the Department of Art, specifically in Art History from the mid-nineteenth century onward, with an emphasis on decolonial and/or transnational approaches to visual arts and material culture. Evidence of the ability to produce top-tier scholarship related to diaspora studies, critical race theory, multiple modernities, and alternative onto-epistemologies of Africa, the African Diaspora, and/or Latin America.

Preferred Qualifications:
A strong record of scholarly publications (such as peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters) and scholarly presentations (at conferences like College Art Association, Society of Cinema and Media Studies, etc. or arts organizations like museums). Demonstrated ability to secure external research fellowships and grants in relevant areas. Post-secondary teaching experience in art history related to the diaspora studies, critical race theory, multiple modernities, and alternative onto-epistemologies of Africa, African Diaspora and/or Latin America. Demonstrated interdisciplinary or cross-departmental interest in collaborative research and/or teaching. Evidence of a robust research agenda with potential for future publications, ideally in prominent journals or academic presses, which will lead to the candidate's solid path onto a tenure-track position; evidence of the candidate's readiness to conduct the planned research (e.g. language skills).

Application Process:

Candidates should apply online via Interfolio and submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter: (up to 3 pages): describe current research, planned future projects, and approach to teaching.
• CV: Include a list of exhibitions, publications, performances, or projects.
• All candidates respond to the following essay prompt : (up to 750 words). Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.
• Names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be required of candidates who advance to initial interviews.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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