Adjunct Faculty - Art Since 1945, Fall 2025
Posted on July 12, 2025 by Lesley University
- Northfield, Norway
- $nan - $nan
- nan
The Opportunity
Lesley University’s Department of Integrated Studies is seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach Art Since 1945 (IAHIS 3600), Fall 2025 semester, Wednesdays (7:00-9:30pm). This course is taught fully in-person, on campus.
Course Description: This course explores the rapidly changing work of post-war art, emphasizing developments in the United States. After an introductory overview of the formative early modern period in Europe and American, in particular the rise of abstraction and the emergence of surrealism, the course examines such artistic movements as Abstract Expressionism, Pop, Minimalism, Earth Art, Realism, Conceptual Art, Performance Art and Video Art. In addition to the artistic movements themselves, the course also considers such issues as the place of art and the artist in contemporary society.
Qualities and Capabilities
A successful candidate will have:
- MA or PhD in Art History or MFA in Visual Arts or related fields preferred;
- At least two years of teaching experience in Art History (or related fields) at the college level and/or two years of professional experience in visual arts organizations or design-related practices (such as museums, university galleries, design firms, etc)
- Experience teaching Art History or Studio Art (or related fields) in a Visual Arts program preferred;
- Names & Contact Information for two references.
Why Lesley
Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.
Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.
Expressing Interest
A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.
At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people - regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws - can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's
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for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information. Advertised until:
Aug. 11, 2025
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