Exhibition Management Adjunct Professor: Real-World Projects

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,060 - 61,380; Part time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach 93-808 Exhibition Management in the Master of Arts Management program. We welcome experienced professionals with expertise in exhibition planning, design, implementation, and management to prepare leaders for museums, galleries, and cultural nonprofits.

This seven-week graduate course covers planning, budgeting, interpretation, audience engagement, and the final exhibition proposal, with sessions

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in exhibition management
• Ability to connect theory with professional practice through engaging classroom instruction
• Experience managing exhibitions from concept development through installation and evaluation
• Mentoring graduate students or prior higher education experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach 93-808 Exhibition Management in the MAM program at CMU
• Develop and deliver course content, learning objectives, and assignments
• Guide students through exhibition planning, budgeting, interpretation, and evaluation
• Incorporate readings, case studies, site visits, and experiential learning
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback

Skills

Exhibition management

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Facilitation

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 7 years experience

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach 93-808 Exhibition Management in the Master of Arts Management program. We welcome experienced professionals with expertise in exhibition planning, design, implementation, and management to prepare leaders for museums, galleries, and cultural nonprofits.

This seven-week graduate course covers planning, budgeting, interpretation, audience engagement, and the final exhibition proposal, with sessions