Visiting Assistant Professor in Visual Studies of the Early Modern World – New York University

Faculty Opportunity: Visiting Assistant Professor in Visual Studies of the Early Modern World – New York University

• Institution: New York University (NYU)

• Academic Unit / Department: Gallatin School of Individualized Study

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Two-Year, Non-Renewable Visiting Faculty Appointment

• Academic Rank / Level: Visiting Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Visual Studies of the Early Modern World

• Teaching Focus: Early Modern Visual Culture from Transregional / Transcultural Perspectives

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 72.16 lakh – INR 91.40 lakh annually

• Location: New York, New York, United States

• Work Mode: On-Campus

• Application Deadline: December 1, 2026 – Full Consideration / Review Begins

• Expected Start Date: September 1, 2027

• Appointment Duration: Two Years, Non-Renewable

Overview of Role

The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Visual Studies of the Early Modern World.

The school seeks a scholar of visual culture who can teach undergraduate courses on the early modern world using transregional or transcultural approaches. Scholars working on any geographic region of the world may be considered.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate courses focused on the visual cultures of the early modern world.

• Develop courses using interdisciplinary, transregional, and/or transcultural perspectives.

• Participate fully in the academic life of the Gallatin School.

• Attend faculty meetings.

• Participate in special academic programming.

• Contribute to Gallatin’s interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum.

• Support student advising and mentoring within an individualized-study environment.

• Maintain an active program of interdisciplinary research and scholarship.

All teaching for this position will take place on campus in New York City.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. completed by September 1, 2027.

• Strong evidence of excellence in interdisciplinary teaching.

• Strong evidence of excellence in research.

• Academic expertise in visual studies relating to the early modern world.

• Ability to teach across disciplinary boundaries.

• Ability to incorporate transregional or transcultural perspectives.

A strong record of innovative interdisciplinary teaching is expected.

Nature of Appointment

• Visiting Assistant Professor

• Two-year appointment

• Non-renewable

• Full participation in faculty and school activities

• On-campus teaching in New York City

• Appointment begins September 1, 2027

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter addressing:

   • Relevant writing experience

   • Teaching experience

   • Service experience

3. Recent Research Writing Sample

4. Two Proposed “Dream Course” Descriptions

5. List of Two Referees

Application Process

• Application Review Begins: December 1, 2026

• Applications submitted by this date will receive full consideration.

• Review will continue until the position is filled.

• Application Link: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/194424

• Gallatin Human Resources: gallatin.hr@nyu.edu

• Search Committee Chair: Todd Porterfield

• Email: tp32@nyu.edu

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