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Arts Council of the African Studies Association

Assistant Professor – Black Visual Culture

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Date Posted: 07/14/2025
Closing Date: 09/30/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 44059
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: University of Toronto Mississauga: Visual Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

The Department of Visual Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in Black Visual Culture. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Visual Culture, Art History, Black Studies or Africana Studies, Cinema and Media Studies, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by the quality of the writing sample, the submitted research statement, a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals and books, or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, research collaborations, presentations at major conferences, fellowships, awards, and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments and a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations submitted as part of the application, as well as three letters of reference. The successful candidate will be expected to provide examples of innovative approaches to pedagogy and mentoring.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Visual Studies (DVS) is home to five programs and one certificate option: Art History, Art & Art History, Cinema Studies, Visual Culture and Communication, Visual Culture Studies and Certificate in Curatorial Studies. Ideally, the candidate will teach primarily in the Visual Culture streams, though we understand all of these programs as importantly related. The candidate will be expected to help build the Visual Culture curriculum. DVS is also affiliated with the Blackwood Gallery (https://www.blackwoodgallery.ca/), a vital, on-campus gallery of contemporary art and a major pedagogical resource.

The candidate also will be appointed to and teach in a graduate unit at the University of Toronto St. George campus, such as Art History (https://arthistory.utoronto.ca/) or the Cinema Studies Institute (https://www.cinema.utoronto.ca/) The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world.

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact Professor Brian Price: dvschair.utm@utoronto.ca.

All qualified applicants are invited to apply online by clicking on the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations supporting teaching quality and experience), a research statement outlining current and future research interests, and a substantial recent writing sample (e.g., an article or book chapter).

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ .

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Brian Price at dvschair.utm@utoronto.ca. For more information about the Department of Visual Studies, please visit https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/dvs/.

https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-Assistant-Professor-Black-Visual-Culture-ON/593973817/

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by September 30, 2025.

Getty Scholars Program 2026-2027 CFA

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Call for Applications
The Getty Research Institute is pleased to announce that the 2026-27 application for residential grants and fellowships for predocs, postdocs, and scholars under the theme of Provenance which opened, July 1. Applications are due by October 1, 2025 at 5pm PT.
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PROVENANCE
For the 2026–2027 year, the Getty Scholars Program invites innovative proposals for projects that explore provenance and adjacent research areas, including but not limited to the history of collecting, the study of the art market, and broader explorations around the ownership of art objects. Relevant to all periods and areas of art production, the scholar cohort will be invited to examine and critique the arena of provenance studies while also envisioning its future, situated between the practices and demands of source communities, art historians, museums, and the market. Digitization and databases, such as the Getty Provenance Index, have also opened up the interdisciplinary possibilities of provenance research and laid the ground for art restitution efforts and other forms of reparation. Applicants are invited to propose projects, either individual or collaborative, that reflect upon the ownership, transfer, and movement of art objects from all world regions and time periods.
Please find the full call for applications and theme text on the Getty Scholars Program and Getty Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships webpages.

Call for Papers

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International Conference on GLOBALISATION IN LANGUAGES, EDUCATION, CULTURE, AND COMMUNICATION (GLECC2025)

The past two decades have witnessed remarkable advancements in the studies into Education, Second and Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting, Cultural Studies & Communication. This growth can be largely attributed to the forces of globalisation. Consequently, adopting the globalisation perspective is timely and provides a natural
framework for connecting these diverse yet interlinked disciplines.

This conference aims to bring together researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate research outcomes, share insights, discuss findings, exchange visions, and identify challenges
and trends in an interactive and immersive multidisciplinary environment. The submissions take the forms of abstract, full paper, panel discussion, and workshop proposals.

There is a “conference first” policy in place. Selected papers will be invited to further develop into full journal articles free of APCs.
Conference proceedings will be published open access with an ISBN.
There will be optional pre-conference workshops on 29 July and post
conference events on 1 August.

Dates: 30-31 July 2025 (main conference)
Venue: Manchester, U.K.
Submission deadline extended to: 18 May 2025

Keynote speakers confirmed:
1.“Beyond borders: The interplay of international mobility, culture, and
commerce” by Professor Zheng Wang, University of Dundee, UK.
2.“Rethinking language and culture education for a reglobalising world”
by Dr Derek Hird, Lancaster University, UK.

For further details, https://glecc.org/2025/

Lecturer in the Arts of Africa (2 full-time, indefinite posts available), Sainsbury Research Unit, University of East Anglia, Norwich

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Ref: ATR1705

The Sainsbury Research Unit (SRU) at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, is a UK-based institution dedicated to an international programme of advanced research and instruction in the arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas.

The SRU runs MA and PhD programmes and offers visiting fellowships. It is part of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at UEA, maintaining close relationships with the Department of Art History & World Art Studies, the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts and the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures (SISJAC).

You will need to hold a doctorate in anthropology, art history, archaeology or a related subject and should have fieldwork experience, a strong interest in visual arts, a good record of original research in sub-Saharan Africa and the capacity to provide research-led instruction in visual arts/material culture.

Expertise in museum anthropology, collections research and/or anthropological theory and material culture studies is desirable.

Primary responsibilities include: Undertaking personal research; co-teaching the MA course Africa module; MA and doctoral supervision; some limited undergraduate teaching; some limited SRU administrative tasks. There will be quality time and a personal research allowance for research leading to publications and career development.

These full-time roles are available from 1 September 2025 on an indefinite basis.

Starting salary from £48,419 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £55,755 per annum.

For more information and to apply : https://vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/1447/lecturer-in-the-arts-of-africa-atr1705.html

Visiting Assistant Professor of the History of African Visual and Material Cultures in the Department of Art History at Skidmore College

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The Department of Art History at Skidmore College invites applications for a two-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor of the history of African visual and material cultures.

Art History is a collegial department invested in curricular diversity, innovative pedagogy, and strong support for newly hired faculty. We seek a colleague who can offer introductory and intermediate courses spanning a range of periods, cultures, and media as well as advanced courses in areas of specialization. Welcome areas of expertise include architecture, museum studies, and contemporary art. The position carries a teaching load of 18 credits (typically five courses) per year.

Independent teaching experience is required.

The application must include a cover letter, CV, two sample syllabi (preferably at different curricular levels), a sample assignment (with stated learning goals), and names and contact information for three references. It also must include a separate statement explaining how the candidate’s teaching interests and pedagogy engage issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, both in the topics and materials that students study and in the classroom environment. Please provide specific examples.

The application portal can be accessed here.

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 3,000 talented undergraduates from some 47 states and 46 countries.

Application review will begin on January 27, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Pay Rate: $64000-$68000

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic discipline (faculty pay ranges reflect 9-month annual salary).
  • Unique applicable skills.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

 

 

 

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Assistant Professor – Educator, Game Design, School of Art, College of DAAP

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Assistant Professor – Educator, Game Design, School of Art, College of DAAP

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

About the School
The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor – Educator position in Games and Animation (GAA) in the School of Art. The Games and Animation Program seeks applications from candidates with a wide range of expertise and experiences in Academia and/or Industry focused on the field of Game Design.

Located within the multi-national and culturally diverse University of Cincinnati, the School of Art hosts top-tier Interdisciplinary BFA and MFA programs as well as a BA in Art History and MA in Art Education. The School of Art is currently ranked among top programs nationwide and offers diverse academic and cultural opportunities. For more information about the School of Art, please visit: https://daap.uc.edu/academics/soa.

About the Program
Officially welcoming its first BFA cohort in Fall 2024, the Games and Animation (GAA) program is jointly housed between the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) and the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) at UC. It combines the strengths of DAAP’s School of Art, with its long-standing program commitments to electronic art, new media, and game art, and A&S’s School of Communication, Film & Media Studies. The joint program offers a studio-based, collaborative approach to creating games and animation, both digital and analog. Students learn by doing, gain experience through cooperative education, and draw on the interdisciplinary technical and creative toolsets required by these media. This unique program mimics a studio approach in animation and games production studios, using students through different cohorts to produce senior projects. In GAA, there is no artificial separation between theory and practice, between art and industry, between conception and production.

Essential Functions
• Teach undergraduate studio and seminar courses in Animation and related areas including introductory, advanced level, and topical courses such as: Game Tools, Paradigms of Computer Based Learning, Intermediate Game Design, and Experimental Play. The teaching load for this position is 8 (3-credit) courses per academic year.
• Expand course offerings, bring a unique perspective to the Games and Animation Program, and promote approaches that support interdisciplinary practices in their pedagogy.
• Provide service to various School, College, and/or University committees such as Program Curriculum Committee.

Minimum Requirements
Prior to effective date of the appointment, all of the following are required:
• Masters degree in Game Design or a related field.
• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency and engagement with the field of Game Design as evidenced by a portfolio of 20 creative works.
• Two academic years of teaching experience post-qualifying degree in an institution of higher education.

Application Process
Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2025 and the search will remain open until an appointment is made.

The position is intended to commence on August 15, 2025. To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://bit.ly/3YHAEu9 and upload:
• Cover letter
• CV
• Portfolio of samples of 20 creative works as PDF or dedicated URL
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate’s experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.