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Position : Adjunct of Museum Studies
Location : Lincoln University, PA
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Job Id : 429
of Openings : 1
Lincoln University
Classification : Professional
Division : Academic Affairs
Department : Visual Art
Reports To : Chair of Visual Art
JOB SUMMARY :
The Lincoln University Department of Visual Art seeks an Adjunct of Museum Studies to join the faculty in a focused effort to train more African Americans to enter museum professions.
The primary responsibility for this position is teaching MSM101 - Introduction to the World of Museums. MSM101 is an entry-level course with no prerequisites designed as a gateway course to promote an interest among Lincoln’s students to choose an educational path to a career in the broad museum world. This course has an interdisciplinary approach, so candidates must possess a broad understanding of the various museum types and have significant professional experience in the museum field.
A unique feature of the Museum Studies Program is our collaboration with the Barnes Foundation, a partnership combining the resources of both institutions to promote education and appreciation of the fine arts.
This is a part-time, non-tenured track position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Teach MSM 101 - Introduction to the World of Museums.
- Recruit students to the Museum Studies major and minor.
- Plan and implement field trips to regional museums.
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QUALIFICATIONS :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, and reach.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including possible evening and weekend work. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
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