UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. The Department of the History of Art seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track/tenured position in Islamic Art. Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor with university-year appointment. Start: September 2009, pending final approval.

PhD and evidence of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence required. Historical and regional focus: open. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses on the art and visual cultures of Islam at all levels from introductory lecture courses through graduate seminars in areas of research interest, to supervise doctoral dissertations, and to participate actively in departmental programs and area studies initiatives within a larger university community that encourages interdisciplinary and cross-cultural explorations. We are especially interested in candidates who share our commitment to historically grounded scholarship that is both rigorous and innovative, and who are drawn to the intellectual opportunities afforded by a culturally diverse, multi-centric program.

Please send substantive letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence (if any), complete curriculum vitae, a representative publication or writing sample; and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent separately to: Chair, Islamic Search Committee, Department of the History of Art, University of Michigan, Tappan Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1357. Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. The University of Michigan encourages applications from women and minorities, and is supportive of the needs of dual career families. Application deadline: October 30, 2008, or until filled.