Curator of Academic Engagement
https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/3459
*MISSION:* At Colorado College our goal is to provide the finest liberal
arts education in the country. Drawing upon the adventurous spirit of the
Rocky Mountain West, we challenge students, one course at a time, to
develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them
for learning and leadership throughout their lives.
Posting Details
Posting Number: 801
Job Title: Curator of Academic Engagement
Working Title:
Position Type: Exempt, Full-Time
Annual Hours 2080
Base Months 12
Department: Museum
Summary Description
Serving as primary point of contact for CC faculty and students at the
Museum, the Curator is responsible for maintaining and growing an active,
ongoing program of faculty engagement, including facilitating, developing
and delivering a wide range of meaningful opportunities for teaching and
learning at the Museum; serves as a general resource for pedagogical
expertise, presenting new approaches to and understandings of visual
objects in compelling and impactful ways to a diverse college community.
Band: 6
Responsibilities:
• Work intensively with faculty to integrate the Museum resources
(collections, exhibitions, events, Faculty Fellows, visiting artists, and
visiting scholars) into curricula in all divisions; expand faculty and
student engagement through sustained relationships with the Museum for
academic and research purposes; synchronize and facilitate
interdisciplinary vantage points to create intellectually rich and
accessible learning opportunities; collaborate and partner with Museum
staff to ensure efficient and well supported teaching opportunities for
faculty.
• Support CC faculty in their existing courses and classroom projects as
requested by offering workshops, in-class lectures, demonstrations, and
other content including written and digital materials and in-gallery
activities.
• Develop, evaluate, and refine gallery-based academic support and
pedagogical programming that meets the specific learning objectives of
academic programs; organize and participate in faculty development
opportunities focused on museum teaching and learning.
• Oversee the UnBlocked Gallery program of course-related exhibitions and
faculty projects; work closely with collections and gallery preparatory
staff to supervise the logistics associated with these projects; perform
assessment.
• As a member of the Museum Education team, enhance education initiatives
by: collaborating on interpretive programs for Museum exhibitions;
developing staff expertise and contributions to Academic Engagement;
interfacing with other CC departments and programs on projects.
• Collaborate with curatorial staff for all exhibitions to develop
interpretative materials that meet academic needs and create educational
programs that support inquiry-based, experiential and cross-disciplinary
learning opportunities for diverse audiences; engage with Artist in
Residence to support academic connections.
• Supervise, coordinate, and develop the Student Guide program in the
museum.
• Stay current on research and approaches to teaching, learning and
experiential engagement in a museum setting; maintain engagement with
scholarship on and professional practices in academic curation and
objects-based learning.
• Oversee budgets and maintain accurate records, evaluations, and metrics
for the Academic Engagement program; participate in grants and funding
projects as appropriate.
• Support faculty curation projects and participate in teaching courses in
museum studies track as requested.
Additional Responsibilities:
o Support and actively contribute to the goal of achieving greater
diversity, inclusion and equity at Colorado College and work effectively
with all members of the campus community. Position the Museum as an active
member of a dynamically diverse and inclusive community.
o Promote a culture of safety and environmental protection by working in a
safe manner; immediately reporting unsafe situations and accidents;
following college procedures; and participating in appropriate safety
training.
o Demonstrate environmental sustainability by using college resources
wisely and supporting the college’s sustainability initiatives and
innovation.
o Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in museum education, museum studies, or another related
field plus three years of museum and higher education experience; knowledge
of curatorial practice; strong customer service, critical thinking and
visual literacy skills, excellent oral and written skills with public
presentation skills; project management skills, including ability to plan
and organize multiple projects, prioritize duties, meet deadlines, manage
budgets. Strong orientation toward collaborative and interdisciplinary
work; ability to work both independently and collectively in a fast-paced
team-oriented environment; excellent interpersonal skills and cultural
competence; must handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion;
proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite. Must be able to
perform prolonged standing and walking.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D.; education/teaching experience in an academic museum and or higher
education institution; familiarity with museum education pedagogies such as
Visual Thinking Strategies; knowledge of museum collection management
software such as TMS; object handling and installation skills.
Posting Date: 08/10/2018
Application Deadline (at 11:59 PM Mountain Time): 09/10/2018
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
*You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this
position.*
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. * Do you have a Master’s degree in museum education, museum studies,
or another related field?
- Yes
- No
2. * Do you have three years of museum and higher education experience?
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
*Required Documents*
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
*Optional Documents*
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