The Department of Classics and the Cogut Institute for the Humanities at Brown University invite applications for a 2-year appointment as International Humanities Postdoctoral Research Associate with a specialization in Premodern South Asia. This position, effective July 1, 2026, is to be held jointly at the Cogut Institute for the Humanities and the Department of Classics, with additional affiliation with the Center for Global Antiquity.

The appointee will teach one class per semester in the Sanskrit program within Classics; courses taught in English translation are welcome. Courses that would be suitable for cross-listing in Religious Studies are particularly encouraged, and cross-listing is also possible in a number of other Humanities departments. The postdoctoral research associate is expected to participate in the Cogut Institute’s weekly Tuesday seminars as well as other activities.

The postdoctoral research associate will receive standard benefits and a $2,000 per year reimbursable research fund. For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment.

QUALIFICATIONS

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026. Receipt of the Ph.D. or completion of all degree requirements is required by July 1, 2026. Recipients of a Ph.D. from Brown University are ineligible as are any applicants whose Ph.D. was earned prior to the last five years. We seek a scholar trained in any discipline working on the history, literature, religion, or culture of South Asia before 1500 CE. Candidates should engage in some way with the corpus of Sanskrit texts, alone or alongside other evidence. We encourage innovative approaches, comparative work, and researchers who situate their object of study within a global context.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, dissertation abstract, a writing sample, a sample syllabus for a course to be taught in English translation within the Sanskrit program, and a list of three recommenders. 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. Finalists will be asked for three letters of recommendation.  Applications should be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/177758. Review ofapplications will begin on January 23, 2026 and continue until the position is held.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

The Department of Egyptology and Assyriology at Brown University seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate and invites applications from early-career scholars who work in any of the areas covered by the department: Egyptology, Assyriology, and History of the Exact Sciences in Antiquity. The appointment will be for two years beginning on August 1, 2026.

Postdoctoral Research Associates are expected to pursue their own research and publications and are required to teach one course each semester, typically one at the undergraduate level and one graduate seminar. The department is particularly interested in new courses that contribute to fostering a diverse and inclusive curriculum and learning environment. Postdoctoral Research Associates are also expected to participate in the academic life of the department, for example, by coordinating its colloquium series and workshops, engaging intellectually with the department’s students and faculty, and actively participating in the department community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have received their doctorate from an institution other than Brown University within the last five years and must have the PhD (or equivalent) in hand by July 31, 2026.

Selected candidates who have not completed all requirements for their doctoral degree by the position start date will be appointed as a Research Associate at a reduced salary until all degree requirements are completed.

For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All candidates should submit a (1) curriculum vitae (including publication list), (2) three confidential letters of reference, (3) a document containing short descriptions of three proposed courses (150–300 words each), and (4) a letter of application that details their research and teaching interests, explains how their work complements or supplements the research areas of the department’s faculty, and articulates how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. For full consideration candidates must submit all materials via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/177133 by January 5, 2026, after which time applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Chair, Search Committee
Department of Egyptology and Assyriology
Brown University
Box 1899 / 2 Prospect Street
Providence, RI  02912-1899
USA

EA@brown.edu

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

Position Summary

Tyler School of Art and Architecture’s Art History Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026. The department seeks a candidate whose research is centered on either the ancient Greek or Roman world, with a specialty in archaeology and/or emerging technologies and ethical issues related to collections. The department is especially interested in cross-cultural encounters and exchanges, examining the ways in which art is produced and circulates through networks of trade and immigration, and how its discourse is formed by the dynamics of race, colonialism, post-colonialism, and globalization.

Qualifications

PhD in art history or a related field by the time of hire. Proven capacity for research potential, engaged and excellent teaching, and a commitment to creating inclusive and accessible spaces for all students.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Statement of research interests.
• Statement of contributions working effectively in an urban environment
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Sample Course Syllabi for one undergraduate and one MA/PhD level course

Review of applications begins on January 15, 2026. The position remains open until it is filled. To apply, visit https://temple.slideroom.com/#/Login to create an account and upload your application materials. If you need assistance during the uploading process, email support@slideroom.com

Art History Department at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University

Position: Assistant Professor of Ancient Greek or Roman Art History, Tenure-Track
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026
Deadline: January 15, 2026 / rolling

Position Summary

The department seeks a candidate whose research is centered on either the ancient Greek or Roman world with a specialty in archaeology and/or emerging technologies and ethical issues related to collections. The department is especially interested in cross-cultural encounters and exchanges, examining the ways in which art is produced and circulates through networks of trade and immigration, and how its discourse is formed by the dynamics of race, colonialism, post-colonialism, and globalization.

Qualifications

PhD in art history or a related field by the time of hire. Proven capacity for research potential, engaged and excellent teaching and a commitment to creating inclusive and accessible spaces for all students.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Information

• Cover letter addressing qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Statement of research interests.
• Statement of contributions working effectively in an urban environment
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Sample Course Syllabi for one undergraduate and one MA/PhD level course

Review of applications begins on January 15, 2026. The position remains open until it is filled. To apply, visit https://temple.slideroom.com/#/Login to create an account and upload your application materials If you need assistance during the uploading process, email support@slideroom.com

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The Department of Art History, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick, NJ) is pleased to invite applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. They seek a scholar whose area of specialization lies within the ancient world, conceived globally. The geographic scope of the position might encompass Africa, Asia, the Americas, or Europe. Its chronological range varies according to the region, beginning as early as the Bronze Age (ca. 3000-1200 BCE) and generally extending to around 400-600 CE, or, in the case of a scholar of pre-Columbian art, up to the fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries.

The successful applicant would have the opportunity to engage with the department’s programs in cultural heritage and preservation studies (CHAPS), architectural studies, and/or museum and curatorial studies and help to enhance departmental collaboration with other units across the University. Job duties include research and teaching both in the undergraduate and graduate programs in Art History. The successful candidate will have a 2-2 course load and teach a range of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Requirments

Applicants should have an outstanding research program and proven dedication to teaching. Minimun requirments include a PhD in Art History or a closely related field required by the start of the appointment.

Application Information

Please submit a cover letter detailing your research and teaching interests, a CV, one writing sample of no more than 50,000 words, and the contact information for three referees. Finalists may be asked to provide three letters of recommendation, additional writing samples, and course syllabi. The confidential letters of recommendation must be uploaded by the referees. Priority given to complete applications on file by November 1, 2025.

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Description

The Institute of Fine Arts of New York University seeks applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor for the Sheldon H. Solow Professorship in the History of Architecture, a tenure track position. They invite applications from architectural historians working on the period after 1400 in any geographic area complementary to those currently represented by Institute faculty and associated faculty. They also encourage candidates with relevant curatorial experience.  The successful candidate will contribute to the Institute’s commitment to methodological and theoretical innovation.

Qualifications

Requirements include a PhD, a record of scholarly accomplishment, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching. Candidates must have completed the PhD by September 1, 2026, the start date of this appointment.

The Department of the History of Art and Architecture (HIAA) at Brown University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Medieval European Art and Architectural History in the World.

Candidates whose scholarship focuses on histories of medieval (ca. 500s-1400s) European art and architecture in the world will be considered for this tenure-track position.

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.

The job posting with link to the application process can be accessed at https://apply.interfolio.com/174923. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025, and the search will remain open until filled or closed.