Instructional Postdoctoral Fellow
Posting Number
req28823
Employment Type
Faculty
Faculty Type
Research
Hiring Department
Museum Studies (257A)
Academic Location
College of Arts & Sciences
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible
Postdoctoral Fellows may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits . See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
The Museum Studies Program at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow position to begin August 1, 2024. This is a full-time position with specialization in museums, material culture and cultural heritage in the Americas. Applicants must have a PhD in Anthropology, Art History, History, Native American Studies or a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by April 10, 2024.

Applicants must have demonstrated experience in research with specialization in museum collections, material culture or heritage sites of the Americas, and engagement with Indigenous communities.

The duties will include but are not limited to developing and leading courses in Museum Studies (1 course per semester), advising and supervising UNM students in their academic studies, coordinating hands-on training and professional development activities with campus and regional museum partners. Research responsibilities will include but are not limited to working with campus and regional museum partners to develop community-engaged practices in museum collections care, interpretation, and access. Fellow will also support grant seeking and reporting for Museum Studies projects focused on public humanities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, Art History, History, Native American Studies or closely related field completed by date of appointment.
• Evidence of research specialization in museum collections, material culture or heritage sites of the Americas, and engagement with Indigenous communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as interest in working with broadly diverse communities
• Evidence of active research and related publications (or completed projects) focused on public humanities, museum collections, and community-engagement
• Evidence of teaching experience and successful work with students of diverse backgrounds
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching with museum collections
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work with diverse professional teams

Application Instructions
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted.If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application consists of the following materials: •Cover Letter indicating the courses and/or disciplines in which you are interested in teaching; the days/times you are available to teach; and how your education and experience, satisfies the Minimum Qualifications criteria described above. •Curriculum Vitae •A list of names and contact information of three professional references who can speak to your directly relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Please note: Qualified applicants may be evaluated for potential interviews by the hiring official as new openings become available throughout the time period covered by this posting. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 4/10/2024. This position will remain open until filled.
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