Postdoctoral Opportunity: Robert E. and Avis Tarrant Burke Postdoctoral Fellow in Ancient and Indigenous Art of the Americas – Indiana University Bloomington

Postdoctoral Opportunity: Robert E. and Avis Tarrant Burke Postdoctoral Fellow in Ancient and Indigenous Art of the Americas – Indiana University Bloomington

• Institution: Indiana University Bloomington

• Department: Department of Art History

• Academic Unit: Fine Arts – History

• Position: Robert E. and Avis Tarrant Burke Postdoctoral Fellow in Ancient and Indigenous Art of the Americas

• Posting Number: IU-101719-2026

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Non-Tenure-Track Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Duration: 2 Years

• Location: Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Teaching Load: 1 Course per Semester

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 54.94 lakh annually

• Moving Supplement: USD 1,000

• Research Funding: USD 2,000

• Best Consideration Date: January 15, 2027

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

• Visa Sponsorship: H-1B sponsorship is not available

Overview of the Opportunity

The Department of Art History at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for the Robert E. and Avis Tarrant Burke Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ancient and/or Indigenous Art of the Americas.

The two-year fellowship is designed for early-career scholars specializing in the art, architecture, archaeology, and/or material culture of ancient and Indigenous peoples across the Americas.

Research Areas

Applications are welcomed from scholars working on:

• Ancient Art of the Americas

• Indigenous Art of the Americas

• Architecture

• Archaeology

• Material Culture

• North American Art

• Central American Art

• South American Art

• Caribbean Art and Visual Culture

Key Responsibilities

The Burke Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to:

• Maintain an active programme of scholarly research.

• Participate in the intellectual community of the Department of Art History.

• Teach 1 course per semester.

• Teach an introductory survey course.

• Teach an upper-level course for undergraduate and graduate students.

• Engage with interdisciplinary scholars and research units across Indiana University.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. in Art History.

• Specialization in Ancient and Indigenous Art of the Americas.

• Doctoral degree conferred within 7 years of the position start date.

• Strong research potential.

• Ability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Environment

The fellow will join a research community with connections across areas such as:

• African American and African Diaspora Studies

• American Studies

• Anthropology

• Folklore and Ethnomusicology

• History

• Latin American and Caribbean Studies

• Latino Studies

• Native American and Indigenous Studies

The fellow may also engage with:

• Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art

• Lilly Library

• IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

• Kinsey Institute

Salary & Research Support

The advertised annual salary is:

USD 58,000

Approximately:

INR 54.94 lakh annually

Additional support includes:

• USD 1,000 moving supplement

• USD 2,000 research funding

• Employee benefits

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

   • Detailed description of research programme

   • Teaching philosophy

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Writing Sample

   • Approximately 20–30 pages

4. Names and Contact Information for 3 Referees

Nature of Appointment

• Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Full-Time

• Non-Tenure Track

• 2-Year Duration

• Teaching and Research Appointment

• 1 Course per Semester

• H-1B Sponsorship Not Available

Important Dates

• Best Consideration Date: January 15, 2027

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2027.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Indiana University Academic Careers portal.

Posting Number: IU-101719-2026

Application Link:
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34561

Current Posting Page:
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34823

For position-related questions:

Contact: Professor Cordula Grewe
Email: cgrewe@iu.edu

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