Academic Museum Curator and Educator Position

1 week ago


Gambier, Ohio, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About the Fellowship

The Gund Museum of Kenyon College is seeking a highly qualified postdoctoral fellow to join its team as an Academic Museum Curator and Educator. This one-year fellowship, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, is designed to provide foundational experience to an emerging scholar interested in a museum career in areas of education and academic affairs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research on understudied areas of the permanent collection to develop resources for faculty to foster the continued development of teaching and learning with art on campus.
  • Gain experience as an academic curator and museum educator for undergraduate students by providing support in conducting Kenyon College course engagements with the exhibitions and permanent collection.
  • Organize and conduct research-sharing workshops for Kenyon faculty to expand dialogue and foster a community of intellectual engagement centered on art at The Gund.
  • Participate fully in the activities of The Gund throughout the fellowship period, including access to the notable resources represented by The Gund's permanent collection and exhibitions, as well as Kenyon's Chalmers Library, and other academic resources and services available to Kenyon College staff and faculty.
Qualifications and Selection

Applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Museum Practices and Curatorial Engagement must have received the PhD degree within the five years preceding the next application deadline. The fellowship is awarded without regard to age or nationality of applicants.

The applicant's background and experience must include:

  • A PhD in art history or related field that aligns with the modern and contemporary focus of The Gund's permanent collection and exhibition program.
  • Demonstration of scholarly excellence.
  • Strong interest in pursuing a career in art museum pedagogy and curating.
Compensation and Benefits

The award for the Postdoctoral Fellowship is $55,000 per year. As a Kenyon College employee, the fellow will be eligible to receive Kenyon's generous benefit options as part of their total compensation package. The fellow may also receive allowances for travel, as available.

Application Procedures

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for an anticipated start date. Please include the following with your application:

  • A cover letter outlining your interest in the fellowship.
  • A copy of a published paper or a writing sample (no more than 10,000 words).
  • Curriculum vitae with education, employment, honors, awards, and publications.
  • Three references with phone and email contact information.


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