Assistant Professor in Medieval European Art and Architectural History in the World
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong appeal due to its focus on a niche area of medieval studies along with a competitive academic environment and opportunities for scholarly engagement.
- PhD required for role starting July 2026
- Focus on medieval studies with diverse student engagement
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and research
- Teaching load may affect research output
Pros
- A high-impact unit focusing on medieval art and architecture.
- Engagement with a diverse and inclusive student community.
- Potential for cross-disciplinary collaboration within the university.
Cons
- Position mainly targets specialized scholars which might limit the candidate pool.
- Research funding might be competitive.
- Heavy teaching load may impact research time.
Who it's for
Early career to Mid-career • On-campus research and teaching
Good fit
- Scholars with a dedicated interest in medieval history
- Academics capable of teaching at multiple levels
- Professionals interested in promoting diversity in academics
Not recommended for
- Individuals lacking a strong academic background in the field
- Non-teaching focused applicants
- Candidates not open to interdisciplinary approaches
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Department of the History of Art and Architecture at Brown University seeks applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) whose scholarship focuses on histories of medieval (ca. 500s-1400s) European art and architecture in the world. We are interested in candidates whose work explores developments in Europe, and we consider scholarship that examines Europe’s relationship and connections to the wider world as a highly desirable additional area of investigation. We are especially interested in scholars who combine art or architectural historical and archaeological expertise. The position start date is July 1, 2026.
Applicants must have a doctorate in art or architectural history in hand by July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding scholarly potential, as well as a commitment to classroom teaching of introductory as well as specialized courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. They are expected to encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations through innovative teaching, research and mentoring, helping to make connections with students and faculty across the university.
Candidates should provide a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a writing sample (ca. 30 pages) and the names and contacts of three recommenders (references will only be contacted for candidates under serious consideration). Applicants should state in their cover letter how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. Please submit all materials online via Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025. The search will remain open until filled or closed.
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