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Faculty Fellow in Museum Studies
Program in Museum Studies
New York University Arts and Science

The Program in Museum Studies, an interdisciplinary program of Arts and Science at New York University, invites applications for a Faculty Fellow. The initial appointment will be for one year, beginning September 1, 2025, with the expectation of annual renewal for up to two additional years, pending administrative and budgetary approval and satisfactory performance. We seek committed scholars whose research interests engage the history and theory of museums with a specialization in community engagement, decolonial theory in museums and/or heritage and cultural property, and ethical conduct in museum work.

Faculty Fellow:
As a faculty fellow, you will teach three courses (two in the fall semester and one in the spring) that include a required History and Theory of Museums course for first-year students, oversight of the internship program, and a graduate seminar related to your research to offer as an elective in the spring semester. Additionally, you will work with the M.A. students to advise master's theses and actively participate in the life of a dynamic program. Teaching experience in higher education is required, and at least one (1) year of professional museum experience is highly desirable. A minimum of an M.A. degree is required; a Ph.D. is highly desirable due to the requirements and responsibilities of thesis advisement.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025, and continue until the search is complete.

NYU Program in Museum Studies
The NYU Program in Museum Studies has been training museum professionals for more than four decades. Courses are offered by outstanding interdisciplinary scholars and museum professionals. Located in New York, a global cultural hub, students gain unparalleled preparation for careers in the field. Our alum work in fine art, history, anthropology, technology, and natural history museums; in arboretums, national parks, and science centers; and in government agencies, historical societies, and more. Core classes are designed for students to understand the historical and theoretical implications of current museum practice, development and management of collections and exhibitions, and a comprehensive account of the administrative, strategic, and financial aspects of museum management. In addition to our core courses, students choose from a wide range of electives that further and deepen their understanding of museum practice and engagement. The program attracts a diverse student body, including students from all over the world. Inclusive classroom experiences are essential for our teaching.

To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, descriptions of three Museum Studies courses you would like to teach, and a 1-2 page statement outlining how diversity, equity, access, and inclusion have moved from theory into practice and action in your past and present teaching, research, and lived experience. Submit your completed application at https://apply.interfolio.com/159587.

More information about the department can be found at http://museumstudies.as.nyu.edu.

Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who embody the diversity of the United States and the global society in which we live. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the FAS commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, please read https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultydiversity.html

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $60,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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