Postdoc: Museum Education & Curricular Engagement

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University invites applications for a Lynch Postdoctoral Associate in Curricular Engagement.

This 4-year position focuses on object-based teaching, faculty partnerships, and co-developing museum sessions for university classes, with emphasis on Johnson Museum collections. Reporting to the Director of Education, the Associate will teach, reflect on practice, and contribute to rotating displays in the Richard Sukenik Teaching Gallery, collaborating

Qualifications

• PhD in art history or related field with museum experience or college teaching experience.
• Excellent writing, research, and administrative skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and wellbeing in teaching and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and co-teach museum sessions for university classes.
• Engage in scholarly reflection on museum education practice.
• Program rotating displays in the Richard Sukenik Teaching Gallery and document highlights.

Skills

Teaching experience

Museum education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in art history or related field

Job description

The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University invites applications for a Lynch Postdoctoral Associate in Curricular Engagement.

This 4-year position focuses on object-based teaching, faculty partnerships, and co-developing museum sessions for university classes, with emphasis on Johnson Museum collections. Reporting to the Director of Education, the Associate will teach, reflect on practice, and contribute to rotating displays in the Richard Sukenik Teaching Gallery, collaborating