Two-Year Art History Postdoctoral Fellowships

Collectionsthatcare; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Office in East Building

Job summary

Collectionsthatcare seeks two A. W. Mellon and Beinecke Postdoctoral Fellows for an alternating two-year residential program in Washington, DC.

The first year focuses on designing and directing a weeklong seminar for predoctoral fellows, with emphasis on methodological issues. The second year includes teaching a course at a neighboring university. Fellows receive office space in the National Gallery’s East Building, housing subject to availability, and access to the Gallery’s resources while

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral fellowships require a PhD within the last five years.
• Research in history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts is encouraged.
• Applicants should be eligible to hold postdoctoral fellowships.

Responsibilities

• In year one, design and direct an intensive weeklong seminar for predoctoral fellows in residence on a topic related to the fellow’s field and methodological issues.
• In year two, teach a course at a neighboring university.

Education

PhD within the last five years (by Oct 15, 2026)

Job description

Collectionsthatcare seeks two A. W. Mellon and Beinecke Postdoctoral Fellows for an alternating two-year residential program in Washington, DC.

The first year focuses on designing and directing a weeklong seminar for predoctoral fellows, with emphasis on methodological issues. The second year includes teaching a course at a neighboring university. Fellows receive office space in the National Gallery’s East Building, housing subject to availability, and access to the Gallery’s resources while