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Position Title: Assistant Professor in Art History, before 1900, Asia, Africa, Oceania, or the Indigenous Americas
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 138-History
Position Summary:
Why work at Villanova? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
- Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
- Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.
The Department of History at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in art history and/or architectural history before 1900 of Asia, Africa, Oceania, or the Indigenous Americas. We seek an innovative teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate teaching and a robust research agenda. Interdisciplinarity and transregional expertise are especially welcomed, as is the ability to teach broadly and across geographic areas.
The application deadline is September 1, 2026.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
We seek an innovative teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate teaching and a robust research agenda. Interdisciplinarity and transregional expertise are especially welcomed, as is the ability to teach broadly and across geographic areas.
Villanova University’s Art History program is situated within the History Department.
We seek a qualified candidate who will build upon and complement our interests in visual culture, material culture, sustainability, and museum studies (taking advantage of the museums of the Philadelphia region and the Villanova University Art Collection and Gallery). They will also contribute to our History MA. The position begins August 2027 with a teaching load of 2-2 for the 2027-28 academic year, then a 3-2 teaching load each year up to and including the year of their tenure review.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD is required at the time the position commences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous teaching experience preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
You will find detailed information about Villanova University’s Department of History at https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/history.html.
Please direct any additional questions concerning this position to Dr. Tim McCall, Chair of the Art History Search Committee, at timothy.mccall@villanova.edu.
Posting Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 09/15/2026
Salary Posting Information: Competitive
Salary Band:
Job Classification: faculty
References Needed
Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
Maximum Number of References Needed: 3
Posting Number: 20260037F
Position Title: Assistant Professor in Art History, before 1900, Asia, Africa, Oceania, or the Indigenous Americas
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 138-History
Position Summary:
Why work at Villanova? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
- Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
- Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.
The Department of History at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in art history and/or architectural history before 1900 of Asia, Africa, Oceania, or the Indigenous Americas. We seek an innovative teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate teaching and a robust research agenda. Interdisciplinarity and transregional expertise are especially welcomed, as is the ability to teach broadly and across geographic areas.
The application deadline is September 1, 2026.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
We seek an innovative teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate teaching and a robust research agenda. Interdisciplinarity and transregional expertise are especially welcomed, as is the ability to teach broadly and across geographic areas.
Villanova University’s Art History program is situated within the History Department.
We seek a qualified candidate who will build upon and complement our interests in visual culture, material culture, sustainability, and museum studies (taking advantage of the museums of the Philadelphia region and the Villanova University Art Collection and Gallery). They will also contribute to our History MA. The position begins August 2027 with a teaching load of 2-2 for the 2027-28 academic year, then a 3-2 teaching load each year up to and including the year of their tenure review.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD is required at the time the position commences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous teaching experience preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
You will find detailed information about Villanova University’s Department of History at https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/history.html.
Please direct any additional questions concerning this position to Dr. Tim McCall, Chair of the Art History Search Committee, at timothy.mccall@villanova.edu.
Posting Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 09/15/2026
Salary Posting Information: Competitive
Salary Band:
Job Classification: faculty
References Needed
Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
Maximum Number of References Needed: 3
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.