Assistant Curator of Academic Programming
Andrew W. Mellon Assistant Curator of Academic Programming serves as a primary liaison for the Hood Museum of Art to the Dartmouth faculty, runs day-to-day operations of the Center for Object Study, and facilitates the integration of the museum’s collections within the College’s curriculum. Additionally, develops collections-based teaching strategies with faculty and through teaching with the collection. Teaches frequently with the collection and support Hood curatorial staff teaching with the collection.
Description
Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp
Masters plus 2-3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Master’s degree in art history or anthropology.
- Two years of teaching experience in the museum or education field.
- Broad knowledge of art history and the art of a range of cultures.
- Ability to mentor college students in research or curatorial projects.
- Excellent organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to facilitate teamwork and stakeholder involvement.
- Knowledge of diverse learning and teaching skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills.
- Record of organization and preparation of special exhibitions.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years of museum experience in an academic programming capacity.
Participation in the field of academic programming education.
Proficiency in using The Museum System (TMS) database software.
Description
Teaches with the collection in the center for object study and collection installations and exhibitions in the galleries. Develops effective strategies for teaching in consultation with individual faculty members and other academic programming and education staff.
Percentage Of Time
30%
Description
Coordinates all activity in the museum’s center for object study and curricular visits to the galleries, working closely with the center for object study attendant, and object study art handlers.
Percentage Of Time
25%
Description
Oversees and coordinates the student internship program and associated programs. Coordinates and sometimes leads co-curricular programming involving collections in collaboration with the faculty, director, and/or other curatorial or education staff members.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Curates installations in the galleries and coordinates student-curated and faculty and guest-curator organized exhibitions within the museum.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Plans and participates in interpretation strategies and evaluation of academic exhibitions, programs, and initiatives.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Collaborates in implementing the museum’s academic programs and promotes interdisciplinary collaborations, partnerships, and links within and to the academic community.
Percentage Of Time
10%
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.