Adjunct of Museum Studies

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Position: Adjunct of Museum Studies

Location: Lincoln University, PA

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.

EDUCATION:

• M.A./Ph.D. in Museum Studies or related fields (such as Art History, History, and Anthropology, etc.). Background in African art and material culture is a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-8 years of experience in a museum-related field.
• Proven experience in integrating the museum experience into educational initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Communication skills consistent with effective teaching, mentoring, and motivating students from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.

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.