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The Department of the History of Art and Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a historian of ancient art and/or architecture whose research focuses on the ancient Mediterranean, broadly conceived. We welcome scholars working on ancient Greece and/or Rome whose approaches extend beyond traditional geographic and cultural frameworks to consider the interconnected visual cultures of the ancient world. Work that brings new methodologies or perspectives to ancient visual and material culture is especially encouraged. We invite research engaging questions of cultural heritage, cultural encounter, and the relationships among ancient Mediterranean societies and their wider networks.
This is a full-time nine-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin September 1, 2027.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate would be expected to contribute to the department’s General Education surveys in the history of architecture and in the history of art before 1600, and to develop a new, large-enrollment course that introduces the history of art through a specific theme or a broad historical survey. The candidate will also be expected to devise seminars for MA students.
We seek a specialist prepared to utilize the rich resources in museum collections available in New England, New York, and Boston, but who also can teach more broadly over regions, periods, cultures, and materials. The ideal candidate would also contribute to our department’s growing strength in transregional and transcultural approaches and foster important interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments across campus and in the Five Colleges.
Course load is two courses per semester plus contributions to team-taught surveys. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain a robust research profile and be responsible for various service commitments to the Department, College, and University consistent with their faculty rank.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in the history of art and architecture or a related discipline required by time of appointment, with demonstrated professional capabilities and ambitions.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
For more information on living, working, and learning in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts please visit: https://www.umass.edu/faculty-development/prospective-faculty
This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.
SALARY INFORMATION
The University expects to pay within an approximate range between $79,350 and $124,414 for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is a 9-month academic year appointment at 100% full-time equivalency with full benefits.
Please note: The low end of this range is based on the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA. The high-end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience. The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors, including faculty rank and required relevant certifications, when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Along with the application, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three references who are willing to submit a letter of reference at the short-list finalist stage.
Address your cover letter to the Chair of the Search Committee discussing your interest in the position, ability to contribute meaningfully to the present and future activities of the Department of the History of Art and Architecture, and how your work as a scholar, teacher, academic citizen and public servant would further the university’s values and goals as outlined in the university’s strategic plan. You can find these values and goals in our strategic plan here: https://www.umass.edu/strategicplan/strategic-plan.
Applicants must apply by the priority deadline of November 29, 2026 to ensure full consideration. The position will remain posted until filled but applications received after the priority deadline may not be reviewed.
This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of the History of Art and Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a historian of ancient art and/or architecture whose research focuses on the ancient Mediterranean, broadly conceived. We welcome scholars working on ancient Greece and/or Rome whose approaches extend beyond traditional geographic and cultural frameworks to consider the interconnected visual cultures of the ancient world. Work that brings new methodologies or perspectives to ancient visual and material culture is especially encouraged. We invite research engaging questions of cultural heritage, cultural encounter, and the relationships among ancient Mediterranean societies and their wider networks.
This is a full-time nine-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin September 1, 2027.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate would be expected to contribute to the department’s General Education surveys in the history of architecture and in the history of art before 1600, and to develop a new, large-enrollment course that introduces the history of art through a specific theme or a broad historical survey. The candidate will also be expected to devise seminars for MA students.
We seek a specialist prepared to utilize the rich resources in museum collections available in New England, New York, and Boston, but who also can teach more broadly over regions, periods, cultures, and materials. The ideal candidate would also contribute to our department’s growing strength in transregional and transcultural approaches and foster important interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments across campus and in the Five Colleges.
Course load is two courses per semester plus contributions to team-taught surveys. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain a robust research profile and be responsible for various service commitments to the Department, College, and University consistent with their faculty rank.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in the history of art and architecture or a related discipline required by time of appointment, with demonstrated professional capabilities and ambitions.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
For more information on living, working, and learning in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts please visit: https://www.umass.edu/faculty-development/prospective-faculty
This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.
SALARY INFORMATION
The University expects to pay within an approximate range between $79,350 and $124,414 for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is a 9-month academic year appointment at 100% full-time equivalency with full benefits.
Please note: The low end of this range is based on the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA. The high-end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience. The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors, including faculty rank and required relevant certifications, when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Along with the application, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three references who are willing to submit a letter of reference at the short-list finalist stage.
Address your cover letter to the Chair of the Search Committee discussing your interest in the position, ability to contribute meaningfully to the present and future activities of the Department of the History of Art and Architecture, and how your work as a scholar, teacher, academic citizen and public servant would further the university’s values and goals as outlined in the university’s strategic plan. You can find these values and goals in our strategic plan here: https://www.umass.edu/strategicplan/strategic-plan.
Applicants must apply by the priority deadline of November 29, 2026 to ensure full consideration. The position will remain posted until filled but applications received after the priority deadline may not be reviewed.
This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
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Document your portfolio for PERM audits
DOL audits of PERM applications often request evidence that the role requires specialized creative skills. Assemble a portfolio showing senior-level campaign direction, brand identity leadership, and cross-functional team management before any sponsorship conversation starts.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 requires a master's degree or its equivalent in a field related to art direction. If your highest credential is a bachelor's plus five or more years of progressive experience, EB-3 is the likely path, which affects your priority date and wait time.
Target employers with in-house legal infrastructure
Ad agencies, in-house brand teams at large corporations, and studios that regularly hire internationally are far more prepared to sponsor PERM than smaller boutique studios. Look for roles at companies that already have an immigration attorney on retainer or an HR team familiar with I-140 filings.
Search green-card-sponsoring roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Art Director openings by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never run a PERM case for a creative role.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer terms
Once you have an offer, confirm in writing whether the employer will cover PERM advertising costs and legal fees. DOL rules prohibit the employer from passing PERM costs to you, but I-140 and adjustment of status fees can be negotiated either way.
Verify your job description matches the PERM wage level
Run your prospective job title and duties through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your offered wage must meet the prevailing wage certified in the PERM application, and mismatches between your actual seniority and the posted wage level can delay or invalidate the case.
Green Card Senior Art Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Art Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Art Director positions qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker role requiring a bachelor's degree and substantial experience. If the employer's job description requires a master's degree or its equivalent in a design or fine arts field, the role can qualify under EB-2. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the correct classification based on the actual duties and minimum requirements posted in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for creative roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to the annual lottery, which can leave you in limbo after multiple unsuccessful registrations. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries and leads to permanent residency rather than a two-year or three-year renewable status. The process takes longer overall, typically two to four years from PERM filing to a green card for most nationalities, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency, not continued visa dependency.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an art director position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that the company conducted a good-faith recruitment effort and found no qualified U.S. workers for the role. For a Senior Art Director, this typically means running print and online job ads for a set period, documenting applicant reviews, and meeting the prevailing wage threshold from the OFLC Wage Search. DOL processing currently runs six months to over a year, and audit rates for creative roles can be higher if the job description is broadly written.
How can I find Senior Art Director jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Many employers are willing to sponsor but don't advertise it explicitly in job postings. Use Migrate Mate to search Senior Art Director roles filtered by employers with verified EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, which saves you from spending weeks targeting companies that have never filed a PERM case. Focusing on employers with a track record cuts down significantly on the back-and-forth with HR teams unfamiliar with the process.
Can I change jobs after my employer starts the PERM process?
Changing employers generally restarts the PERM process from scratch, since the labor certification is tied to a specific employer and job description. If your I-140 petition has already been approved and has been pending for 180 days or more, the AC21 portability rule may let you transfer the priority date to a new employer in a same or similar occupational category, including other senior creative direction roles. Talk to an immigration attorney before accepting any new offer once PERM or I-140 is in progress.