Assistant Professor of the History of Photography
Boston University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the global and transcontinental dimensions of modern and contemporary photography.
Best for:Best for scholars and educators specializing in modern and contemporary photography with a strong publication and teaching background.
Overview
Boston University's Department of History of Art & Architecture invites applications for a renewable four-year tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of the History of Photography, beginning in academic year 2027–2028. The appointee will conduct innovative research examining photographic images within modern and contemporary periods globally, emphasizing technology's transcontinental circulation. Responsibilities include teaching four courses annually across undergraduate and graduate levels, engaging with the undergraduate track, and advising students. Candidates must foster an inclusive academic environment and contribute to the intellectual life of the department.
What you'll do
- Teach two undergraduate lecture courses per annum, including a course on the History of Photography.
- Instruct two upper-level seminars annually catering to both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Conduct active, high-level research focusing on modern and contemporary photography in a global context.
- Advise undergraduate majors within the History of Art & Architecture track.
- Supervise and mentor graduate students focusing on the history of modern and contemporary art.
- Participate actively in departmental governance, faculty meetings, and the intellectual community of the university.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in History of Art or related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Publications preferred
- Demonstrated research expertise in modern and contemporary photography with attention to global dimensions
- Ability to deliver engaging undergraduate lecture courses and graduate-level seminars
- Capacity to advise and mentor students at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and fostering diversity within academic ranks
- PhD must be in hand by the start of the appointment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Prepare your application materials in PDF or Word format, including a curriculum vitae, a detailed cover letter addressing research and teaching approaches, and contact details for three recommenders. Submit your complete application via the AcademicJobsOnline portal. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually.
- CV
- Cover letter
- 3 reference letters
Contact
Gregory Williams· Search Committee Chair
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