Department of History of Art, University of California at Berkeley. Assistant Professor of Visual Studies (tenure-track). Appointment effective July 1, 2013; PhD required by start date.

In an initiative to broaden our conceptual coverage and our representation of methods and theories in interdisciplinary visual
studies, the Department seeks a specialist in the anthropology of art and/or critical theory of image-making broadly defined, especially if focused on key technologies of image- and object-production and their histories and economies.

Substantial PhD-level training in non-Western or Western arts and visual cultures is desirable; evidence of comparative, analytical, or historiographical work beyond particular area/period studies in art history is essential. Teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels is expected; located in a global research university in a dynamic metropolitan area, the Department administers a large and vital major and an internationally prominent PhD program.

Affiliation with or cross-appointment in other programs on campus is possible where relevant. The Department seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education; non-Western scholars are especially encouraged to apply. Applications must include cover letter, brief statements of
current research and teaching interests, current CV, writing sample, and three letters of reference.

Following University of California policy and California state law, all letters will be held in confidence. Even when letters are provided by a third party (e.g. dossier service), please refer recommenders to the UC Berkeley statement on confidentiality at http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.
All application materials should be uploaded to the secure search portal at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00021 by October 15, 2012.

Questions can be addressed to Whitney Davis, Chair, Visual Studies Search Committee, Department of History of Art, University of California at Berkeley, 415 Doe University Library, Berkeley, CA 94720-6020 at ha_search@berkeley.edu.
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