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Professor of Art History
DEPARTMENT OF ART HISTORY
Rice University’s Department of Art History seeks to hire a full professor, or advanced associate professor, to take a future leadership role in the department. The area of specialization is open, although candidates working in pre-modern and/or non-European fields are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be able to demonstrate substantial administrative experience at the level of department chair, center director, or a comparable position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and continue research in their area of expertise. Rice University has a semester-based teaching schedule with a 2-2 teaching load (reduced to 1-1 for department chair).
Assistant Professor of German Studies
DEPARTMENT OF MODERN AND CLASSICAL LITERATURES AND CULTURES
Rice University’s Department of Modern and Classical Literatures and Cultures seeks to hire a tenure track assistant professor of German Studies with open field specialization to begin July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will have additional secondary expertise in at least one of the following areas: sexuality and gender, multiculturalism, German-language literatures since 1800, media studies, environmental studies, or medical humanities. Native or near-native proficiency in German is essential. Commitment to program building and strong organizational skills are a plus. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. in German Studies or a related field by July 1, 2025. Successful applicants must have a demonstrated track record of commitment to effective and inclusive teaching. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the successful candidate will teach four courses (2/2) in a normal academic year. Applicants must be committed to superior undergraduate teaching but opportunities for advising and teaching Ph.D. students in other humanities disciplines exist. Additionally, opportunities for interdisciplinary research and innovative teaching are plentiful and a high priority.