Indigenous Making & Curriculum Research Assistant

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Parsons School of Design at The New School in New York seeks a Research Assistant to support curricular-based educational opportunities that center Indigenous making-based knowledge systems and land-based technologies in art and design education.

You'll assist with research, curriculum development, archival investigation, material experimentation, and community engagement, while developing collaborative research and pedagogical skills.

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

Organizational skills

Independent work

Collaborative work

Archival research

Curriculum development

Community engagement

Education

Parsons School of Design student

Job description

Parsons School of Design at The New School in New York seeks a Research Assistant to support curricular-based educational opportunities that center Indigenous making-based knowledge systems and land-based technologies in art and design education.

You'll assist with research, curriculum development, archival investigation, material experimentation, and community engagement, while developing collaborative research and pedagogical skills.