Assistant Professor in Art and Architectural History, University of Manitoba

Assistant Professor – Art and Architectural History of Early Modern Europe

School of Art, University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Position Number: 34083

The School of Art invites applications for a probationary (tenure track) position starting July 1, 2024, at the rank of Assistant Professor, specializing in the history of art and architecture of Early Modern Europe (ca. 1450-1800). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Our flourishing BFA Program in Art History has an average of 13 to 18 students in the General and Honours programs annually. An MA program in art and architectural history was established recently. The School of Art has a thriving studio program of around 200 students, including an MFA program. Established in 1912, the School of Art joined the University of Manitoba in 1950 as one of Canada’s first university programs in fine art.

Our faculty include specialists in Indigenous North American art, Western Modernism, Post-World-War II Western art, and critical theory/avant-garde film. An Emeritus professor still active in teaching specializes in Medieval, Byzantine and Early Renaissance art. Colleagues in the Classics Department and Faculty of Architecture further serve our students. The successful candidate will contribute to a research program spanning the European and North American spheres employing a Post-Colonial approach.

The School of Art Gallery has over 5,000 works of art, including a growing collection of Early Modern European prints. The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG-Qaumajuq) houses over 28,000 works of art and decorative art, including the largest collection of Early Modern European art and decorative art in Western Canada. The University of Manitoba Archives and Special Collections has over 30,000 volumes including the Dysart Collection of manuscripts and books, many of which date from the 15th to 18th centuries. The Architecture/Fine Arts Library has one of the most significant collections in Canada and a designated librarian. The UNESCO-designated Hudson’s Bay Company Archives within the Provincial Archives, and the Hudson’s Bay Collection of artifacts at the Manitoba Museum, extend from the 17th to 20th centuries.

A comprehensive, research-intensive institution, one of Canada’s “U-15,” the University of Manitoba is the largest university in Manitoba. Winnipeg, the largest city in Manitoba, has a rich cultural environment with many exciting gallery venues including the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq, Plug In ICA, Urban Shaman, aceartinc., Martha Street Studios, the Pavilion Gallery and Platform Gallery, and it is an important centre of Indigenous art and culture. Border Crossings magazine, the Manitoba Museum, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Manitoba Opera, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre are just some of its other cultural institutions. The city is recognized for its broad range of recreational activities and festivities throughout the year.

For more information about the School of Art, the University of Manitoba, and Winnipeg, see:

• umanitoba.ca/art
• umanitoba.ca
• www.winnipeg.ca

Job Description

Teaching: The successful candidate will teach five 3-credit undergraduate and graduate courses a year, including the Introductory Survey. They will guide the research and learning of both undergraduate and graduate students.

Research: The successful candidate will sustain an active and productive program of research in the designated area, disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, and other forms of knowledge mobilization such as exhibitions and public lectures.

Service: The successful candidate will provide service to the Art History Programs, the School of Art, the University of Manitoba as a whole, and to the wider community, where appropriate.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Art History in the relevant field (ABD considered), and a proven track record of publishing, and teaching at the post-secondary level.

The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Creating Pathways to Indigenous Achievement is a key priority for the University, as identified in its 2015-2020 Strategic Plan, Taking Our Place. Home to a vibrant Indigenous community, the U of M has one of the largest Indigenous student populations in the country. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, dedicated to advancing Indigenous research and scholarship, is located at the U of M.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications must include the following materials collated into a single PDF document, via email (noted below):

• A cover letter describing what you would bring to the position and how you would contribute to the School of Art community (one page);
• Curriculum vitae;
• Statement of teaching philosophy, highlighting areas of expertise (one page maximum);
• Statement of research/creative work interests (one page maximum);
• Statement of personal understanding of diversity and inclusion, specifically in your pedagogy (one page maximum);
• Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity and Inclusion through teaching and professional/public service.
• Samples of research;
• Names and contact information for three referees (references will be requested for short-listed candidates);
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student feedback, course evaluations etc.);
• Sample assignments and/or syllabi for any courses taught.

Applications will be accepted until December 6, 2023, or until the positions is filled. Send application materials to:

Dr. Edward Jurkowski
Chair, Search Committee
School of Art, 313 ARTlab
University of Manitoba
180 Dafoe Rd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada, R3T 2N2
sarah.rout@umanitoba.ca

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.