Queen’s University at Kingston
The Department of Art History and Art Conservation in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Queen’s
University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
(Tenured) as the Bader Chair in Northern Baroque Art History. The preferred start date is July 1,
2025.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar with expertise inNorthern Baroque art
history, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation in research and teaching.
Candidates for this prestigious position should be international in stature, either as an
established leader or as a highly promising emerging scholar, and committed to advancing the
study of Northern Baroque art history through groundbreaking methodological, theoretical, or
historical approaches. Expertise in one or more of the following areas would be considered a
strong asset:
- colonial, intercultural, or transnational contexts of Northern Baroque art
- Northern Baroque arts in an expanded interdisciplinary field
- scholarly proficiency across a diverse range of media or material culture of the Baroque period
- curatorial work, or scholarship on museums and collecting
We welcome candidates with expertise in other relevant areas that contribute to the
advancement of the field, from technical or scientific approaches, gender and social contexts to
environmental humanities and beyond.
The Bader Chair in Northern Baroque Art History has the unique opportunity to engage closely
with the Bader Collection of European Art at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, home to the most
significant university collection of European art in Canada, including four Rembrandt paintings.
In addition to research and teaching, the candidate is expected to attract and supervise graduate
students (MA/PhD) and contribute their expertise outside the department. The endowed chair
comes with a renewable research stipend to support the incumbent’s scholarly activities;
however, the successful candidate is expected to secure major external research grants to further
advance their research program.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree completed at the start date of the
appointment. The main criteria for selection are academic and teaching excellence. The
successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates
potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of
external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and
pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs. Candidates must provide
evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centred
environment. The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through
service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary will
be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Vaccination Requirements
Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including
contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully
vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities.
These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate
them at any point.
The Department of Art History and Art Conservation
The candidate would be joining a vibrant, dynamic, and research-intensive department with
comprehensive strengths in historical and contemporary global arts, encompassing diverse
methodologies and inclusive approaches. The department offers undergraduate and graduate
(MA/PhD) programs in art history, a graduate program in art conservation, and an undergraduate
program in visual arts (studio arts). The department is particularly noted for its depth in Baroque
art studies, including an existing Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art History, extensive library
holdings including a dedicated Art Collection Library at Stauffer Library, and associated resources
that support advanced research and graduate study. There are opportunities for collaboration
with the Master’s Program in Art Conservation, the only graduate program in art conservation in
Canada, with expertise in conservation, technical analysis and advanced imaging. The
department’s program in studio/visual arts, creates further possibilities for collaborative work
with artists and art students. The department prioritizes experiential learning, collections-based
teaching, professionalization and training, and runs a biennial undergraduate summer school in
Venice, Italy. Students may take internships on campus and off, and Kingston’s proximity to
Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal facilitate access to a wider range of major cultural institutions,
galleries, and museums, enhancing educational experiences and collaborative opportunities.
Queen’s University is currently making a significant investment in its university art gallery, the
Agnes Etherington Art Centre, through the lead gift of Bader Philanthropies, and is poised to
reopen in 2026 in expanded facilities with new learning and research spaces. The department
also collaborates with the university’s student-centred contemporary art gallery, the Union
Gallery, and Bader College in Herstmonceux Castle, UK, and has an extensive network of alumni
around the globe.
Institution
Queen’s University has a long history of scholarship, discovery, and innovation that shapes our
collective knowledge and helps address some of the world’s most pressing concerns. Home to
more than 25,000 students, Queen’s offers a comprehensive research-intensive environment.
Diverse perspectives and a wealth of experience enrich our students and faculty while a core
part of our mission is to engage in international learning and research.
In 2023, for the third year in a row, Queen’s University has ranked in top 10 globally Times
Higher Education Impact Rankings, securing the position of third worldwide and first in North
America. The rankings measured over 1,700 post-secondary institutions on their work to
advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
From Nobel Prize-winning research exploring the building blocks of the universe to cancer care
and treatment to sustainable technologies, our university is tackling humanity’s most pressing
challenges.
A member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities, Queen’s is home to a vibrant
research community that includes 33 Canada Research Chairs and over 20 research institutes
who work in partnership with communities, governments, and industry to advance research
and innovation, making a measured impact on Canada and the world.
Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription
drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access
to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan.
Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent
children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental
leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides
partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in
daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on
employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.
The City
The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe,
in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Queen’s is an integral part of the Kingston
community, with the campus nestled in the core of the city, only a 10-minute walk to downtown.
Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural and creative
opportunities, with access to many natural areas and proximity to vibrant First Nations
Communities including Tyendinaga and Akwesasne. Kingston is a unique Canadian city of 125,000
with a distinct blend of history, recreation, industry, and learning. Kingston offers unique
waterfront living with many recreational opportunities. It is within a two-and-a-half hour drive
(two-hour train ride) to the commercial, industrial and political hubs of Toronto, Montreal, and
the nation’s capital, Ottawa, and a thirty minute drive from the international bridge linking
Ontario and upstate New York. The city is also the origin of the historic Rideau Canal system – a
UNESCO International Heritage site, and is close to Frontenac Provincial Park, the Thousand
Islands National Park, and the Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The Queen’s
University Biological Station, north of the city, encompasses 34 km2 of diverse lands, affording
premier learning and research opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity,
diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.
How to Apply
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed
to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from
Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and
2SLGBTQ+ persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens
and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who
have a valid legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid
legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the
applicant pool.
In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record
of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s
research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about
their experience and/or career interruptions.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities,
including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you
require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Bethany Pawliuk, the
Department Manager, in The Department of Art History and Art Conservation, at
Bethany.pawliuk@queensu.ca.
Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the
following documents:
- a cover letter, indicating whether or not you have a valid legal work status in Canada
- a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);
- a statement of research interests;
- a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and
evaluations if available); and, - a statement of experience with, and commitment to, facilitation and promotion of
Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility; and, - Names and contact information (including email) of three referees, who will be asked to provide letters of reference if you are selected for further consideration.
The deadline for applications is December 31, 2024.
Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application packages electronically as
PDFs to Norman Vorano at norman.vorano@queensu.ca, although hard copy applications may
be submitted to:
Norman Vorano
Associate Professor of Art History and
Head, Department of Art History and Art Conservation
305 Ontario Hall
67 University Avenue
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario
CANADA K7L 3N6
Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the
University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted at
http://queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and-archivists/collective-agreement and at
http://www.qufa.ca.