Indigenous Design Research & Curriculum Assistant (Hybrid)

The New School; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School's Parsons School of Design invites a research assistant to support curricular projects centered on Indigenous material practices, land-based technologies, and community engagement. The role involves research, curriculum development, archival work, and collaboration with faculty, students, and Indigenous communities.

Hybrid work is available; hourly rate is $31.37. You will gain experience in collaborative research, pedagogical development, and community-centered design within a

Qualifications

• Current graduate or undergraduate student at Parsons School of Design.
• Interest in Indigenous studies, art and design education, material culture, fashion, or socially engaged practices.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with archival research, curriculum development, or community-based practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Research Indigenous material practices, craft traditions, and land-based technologies.
• Assist with pedagogical development for workshops, educational programming and learning resources.
• Engage in archival and visual research related to Indigenous fashion, art, and design methodologies.
• Compile annotated bibliographies, teaching resources, and reference materials.
• Assist with material experimentation and documentation processes.
• Coordinate communication and scheduling with faculty, students, artists, and community collaborators.
• Support event planning, workshop preparation, and public programming initiatives.
• Maintain organized records of research findings, project timelines, and educational resources.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Parsons School of Design student

Job description

The New School's Parsons School of Design invites a research assistant to support curricular projects centered on Indigenous material practices, land-based technologies, and community engagement. The role involves research, curriculum development, archival work, and collaboration with faculty, students, and Indigenous communities.

Hybrid work is available; hourly rate is $31.37. You will gain experience in collaborative research, pedagogical development, and community-centered design within a