Visiting Lecturer, Art & Design - College of Fine & Applied Arts

Visiting Lecturer, Early Modern European Art History (1300-1700)

School of Art & Design
College of Fine & Applied Arts

The Art History Program in the School of Art & Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Early Modern European Art History (1300-1700) to a one-year, non-tenure-track faculty appointment (up to 100% time for up to 9 months). The proposed start date is August 16, 2026.

Qualifications

We seek a specialist in Early Modern art to teach courses on European art between 1300 and 1700. The successful candidate will teach 3 courses/semester and have the capacity to work with studio-art and design students, art-history majors, and art-history graduate students. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about participating in the life of an art school situated within a vibrant R1 research university.

Required qualifications: A Ph.D. in Art History or a related field by the start of the appointment is required.

Preferred qualifications: Applications from scholars working on connections between Europe and other parts of the world are especially welcome, and we will prioritize candidates whose research and teaching allows us to broaden the program's methodological approaches. Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple populations in a university environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 course load, including introductory lecture courses on Early Modern European art and undergraduate and graduate seminars on topics related to their areas of expertise/interest. Existing courses are viewable at the following website: .

Context

The Art History Program consists of eight full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty members, plus affiliated faculty. Degrees offered include the B.A. and B.F.A, as well as the M.A. and Ph.D. Art History graduate courses also support graduate minors in Museum Studies and Medieval Studies. The University Library is the largest among publicly supported educational institutions and one of the largest university libraries in the country. There are two university museums, the Krannert Art Museum and the Spurlock Museum.

University of Illinois

As a part of the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Illinois, the School of Art & Design offers ready opportunity for collaborations with Krannert Art Museum and Krannert Center for Performing Arts, and with active departments of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Dance, Theater, and Music.

The University of Illinois is strongly international, and recognized for excellence in the Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, and the Arts. Champaign-Urbana is in East Central Illinois, within short driving distance to Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. For more information, please visit: for the University, for the College, and for the School.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The predetermined salary range for this position is $60,000 - $63,000 annual. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 . Apply for this position using the 'Apply Now'' button at the top or bottom of this posting; create your candidate profile at and upload the following as a single multi-page PDF file.

1. A letter of application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Scholarly writing sample
4. Name and contact information for three professional references.

Applications not submitted through will not be considered. Please direct any questions to Associate Professor Kristin Romberg, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] or Samantha Willits-Rosten, Human Resource Manager at [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Founded in 1867 as Illinois's flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university's legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career - along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

Faculty Recruitment

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected] .

Requisition ID : 1035732

Job Category : Faculty

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