Postdoctoral Fellow: Curricular Engagement in Art History

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

Job summary

Cornell University’s Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in Curricular Engagement to co-develop and co-teach museum sessions across Cornell classes, with a focus on the Johnson Museum’s collections.

The role emphasizes object-based learning, scholarly reflection, and collaboration with faculty and curators. The position supports rotating displays in the Sukenik Teaching Gallery, exploring curricular installations that enrich learning across campus.

Qualifications

• PhD in art history or related field plus museum experience and/or college teaching experience.
• Capacity to respond quickly to class visit requests.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writing, research, and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with faculty and graduate instructors to co-develop and co-teach museum sessions.
• Co-develop curricular engagement focusing on Johnson Museum works.
• Program rotating displays in the Richard Sukenik Teaching Gallery to support learning.
• Document scholarly reflections and publish highlights of the practice.

Skills

Teaching

Writing

Research

Administrative skills

Inclusion and wellbeing

Education

PhD in art history or related field

Job description

Cornell University’s Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in Curricular Engagement to co-develop and co-teach museum sessions across Cornell classes, with a focus on the Johnson Museum’s collections.

The role emphasizes object-based learning, scholarly reflection, and collaboration with faculty and curators. The position supports rotating displays in the Sukenik Teaching Gallery, exploring curricular installations that enrich learning across campus.