The Art Program at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana invites applications for a one-year position in art history at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have a versatile background and a PhD in art history. Those with equivalent professional experience as well as ABDs close to completing their dissertation at the time of application will also be considered. The specific area and period of specialization is open; however, we seek candidates who can teach a broad range of courses. The ability to teach survey courses covering global perspectives in art history from prehistoric art to contemporary art is required. Other relevant assets include experience in collection management or working with pre-Columbian art. The position requires teaching a course load of 12 credits each semester (4/4), for a total of 24 credit hours per academic year. Candidates with liberal arts teaching experience are preferred. The successful candidate will support and carry out the mission of the college as well as demonstrate a commitment to developing and enhancing a culture of rigor, excellence, and achievement. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025. The salary range is the low to mid $40,000s, depending on corresponding qualifications and/or experience.

The Art Department offers majors and minors in Art and Art Education. Information about the Art program is available at https://www.rocky.edu/art. Rocky Mountain College is a private, comprehensive, baccalaureate college located in Billings, Montana. Information about Rocky Mountain College can be found at https://www.rocky.edu. Billings is the largest city in Montana. It is a growing community of about 125,000 people located along the Yellowstone River, near the Beartooth Mountains and Yellowstone Park that serves as the center of culture, commerce, and health care for a multi-state region.

Questions should be directed to Assistant Professor Todd Forsgren, at todd.forsgren@rocky.edu or Human Resources, at humanresources@rocky.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 30^th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits are available for this faculty position. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, 403(b) retirement plan and tuition remission.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, one course syllabus, and research statement via email as a single .pdf to jobs@rocky.edu. Also complete the Rocky Mountain College Faculty Employment Application. (https://rocky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/application-faculty2022-interactive-1.pdf)

Rocky Mountain College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.