Dorothy Kayser Hohenberg Chair of Excellence in Art History
The Dorothy Kayser Hohenberg Chair of Excellence in Art History (COE) is designed for a visiting scholar in art history whose field of research will supplement the disciplines of the full-time faculty in the Department of Art. Duration of residence may vary from one semester to three years. All fields of art history and visual culture are welcomed. Specific duties involve teaching one upper-level undergraduate course and a graduate seminar in the COE's area of expertise, possibly serving as a reader on MS thesis committees. The holder of this chair is expected to maintain residence and lecture in the city as well as maintain visibility in research nationally. To facilitate the accomplishments of these duties, the COE are provided with a travel budget for research and conference attendance, book allowance, and a graduate assistant. The holder of this chair also reviews the university library holdings in her/his area and recommend acquisitions where appropriate. Ph.D. in art history, visual culture, or an appropriate related fields are encouraged to apply. Scholars who hold a terminal degree with experience in either academic or museum settings are also eligible. We welcome senior and junior scholars who have established a significant publication record nationally and internationally in their field.
Current Chair of Excellence
- Celeste Bernier, 2024-25, U of Nottingham, African Diaspora
Past Chairs of Excellence
- Kris Belden-Adams, 2023-24, University of Mississippi
- Victor Coonin, 2022-23, Rhodes College
- Ellen Daugherty, 2018-19
- Pamela Nunn, 2016-17, U of Canterbury, Independent, Feminist Art
- Celeste Bernier, 2014-15, U of Nottingham, African Diaspora
- Yasser Tabbaa, 2013-14, Independent, Islamic
- Edward Shanken, 2012-13, Independent, New Media
- Julie McGee, 2011-12, U of Delaware, African Diaspora
- Mikelle Smith Omari-Tunkara, 2010-11, U of Arizona, African Diaspora
- Katherine Hoffmann, Spring 2009, St. Anselm, Photography
- Till-Holger Borchert, 2007-08, Bruges Museum, Renaissance
- Nigel Strudwick, 2006-07, British Museum, Egyptian
- Kenneth Haltman, 2005-06, U of Oklahoma, American
- Francesco Tiradritti, 2004-05, U of Naples, Egyptian
- Joan Holladay, 2003-04, UT Austin, Medieval
- Christopher Reed, 2002-03, Penn State, Gender Studies
- Doris Srinivasan, 2001-02, Independent, India
- Paula Gerson, 2000-01, FSU, Medieval
- Michael Weaver, Spring 2000, Oxford, Photography
- Christopher Johns, 1997-98, Vanderbilt, 18th-19th Century
- Marcia Kupfer, 1996-97, Ohio State, Medieval
- Andrew Ladis, 1995-96, UGA, Renaissance
- Mary Sheriff, 1994-95, UNC, 18th Century
- Bruce Cole, 1994, Renaissance Center, Am.Revolution
- Norman Land, 1992-93, Un Mo., Columbia, Renaissance
- Michael Weaver, 1991 Oxford University, Photography
- Babatunde Lawal, 1990-91, VCU, African Art