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The Institute of Fine Arts of New York University seeks applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor for the Sheldon H. Solow Professorship in the History of Architecture, a tenure track position. We invite applications from architectural historians working on the period after 1400 in any geographic area complementary to those currently represented by Institute faculty and associated faculty. We also encourage candidates with relevant curatorial experience. The successful candidate will contribute to the Institute’s commitment to methodological and theoretical innovation.

The Institute of Fine Arts is a graduate educational institution serving MA and PhD students in art history, archaeology, and fine art conservation. The teaching load is two courses per semester. The successful candidate will teach graduate seminars and lectures, in addition to occasional courses in NYU’s undergraduate programs. Mentoring and advising MA and PhD students is also a significant component of this position.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary of this position for Assistant Professor has a salary range of $90,000-$140,000 per annum, plus travel and research stipend and full benefits.

Please note that employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct

Requirements include a PhD, a record of scholarly accomplishment, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching. Candidates must have completed the PhD by September 1, 2026, the start date of this appointment.

The application deadline is December 15, 2025. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, a one-page statement describing research interests and teaching experience, a copy of published research (one article or book chapter), a sample syllabus, and a list of three referees and their contact information (letters are not required at this time). Use the Interfolio link to submit application to search committee chair Finbarr Barry Flood, William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of the Humanities and Acting Deputy Director, Institute of Fine Arts. https://apply.interfolio.com/175115

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