Ellen Louise and Howard Schwartz Visiting Assistant Professor of Contemporary Architecture

The Department of Art History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a creative, dynamic scholar to serve as the Howard and Ellen Louise Schwartz Visiting Assistant Professor in the History of Contemporary Architecture. This is a two-year position (2026-2028), with the potential to renew for a third year (2028-2029) pending successful review. Thematic focus, methodological approach, and geographic area of specialization are open, but the department has a particular interest in architectural historians with a trans-national, cross-cultural, and global focus. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated expertise in teaching and research in Contemporary Architectural History. The position comes with a reduced teaching load of 2-1 per year.

The successful candidate will be required to teach courses at all levels - including innovative, large-enrollment introductory courses and intermediate/advanced courses in their area of specialization. They will be an affiliate of the Institute for Research in the Humanities and will be encouraged to participate in the programming of the Center for Visual Cultures, the Material Culture program, and/or other relevant research centers on campus. They will be expected to engage in significant ongoing research and publication during their time at UW-Madison.

College of Letters & Science, Art History

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 up to $76,000 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

• Research specialization in the History of Contemporary Architecture within a global framework

• Evidence of outstanding teaching potential with a commitment to teaching upper and lower-level courses, working with both undergraduate and graduate students

• Evidence of innovation and productivity in research.

• Experience in or potential to foster a teaching, learning, research, and departmental environment where all can thrive.

• Research and teaching that complements the expertise and course offerings of current department faculty.

Required PhD in Art/Architectural History (or related field) by start of appointment.

Applicants who have not yet been awarded the degree but will have the degree in hand by August 21, 2026, must submit a letter from their department chair confirming that the degree is expected by the start of the Visiting Assistant Professorship.

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

Please upload the following documents:

• a cover letter describing research, teaching experience, and teaching philosophy;

• a curriculum vitae;

• a writing sample (preferably a sample chapter or article)

• a teaching statement, including discussion of successes and challenges in the classroom, innovative approaches to student-centered learning, and experience with and strategies for communicating with students from diverse backgrounds

Applicants will be evaluated based on submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field.

Three letters of recommendation and sample syllabi will be requested for candidates who are shortlisted.

Laurel Buss, laurel.buss@wisc.edu, HR Generalist

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