Two faculty positions in The Museum Studies Program, The George Washington University:

#1. The Museum Studies Program of The George Washington University invites applications for a full-time 12 month appointment, non-tenure track, renewable three-year contract position at the rank of assistant or associate professor beginning March 2009. This well-established program seeks a specialist in art or object conservation, with an academic background in Museum Studies, Art Conservation, Chemistry, Forensics, or Materials Science. Responsibilities include administering the Distance Education Certificate in Collections Care for mid-career museum professionals (see http://www.gwu.edu/~mstd/DL/); teaching (and/or developing) graduate-level classes in conservation via Distance Education and also in the classroom; and advising graduate students on classes and internships. Participation in departmental, college, and university life, and interaction with the museum community of Washington, D.C. are expected.  

Basic Qualifications: MA in conservation, chemistry or materials science; college-level teaching experience; and at least three years museum experience with a demonstrable track record in the examination, analysis, stabilization, and treatment of museum collections. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Distance Education and the Blackboard learning management system desirable but not required. 

To apply: Send cover letter with statement of professional experience, curriculum vitae, samples of professional products such as treatment work plans or other appropriate documentation, and three current letters of reference to Chair, Search Committee, Museum Studies Program, 2147 F Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20052. 

The review of applications will begin on December 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Selected candidates will be asked to visit the campus and deliver a lecture to faculty and students. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 



#2. The Museum Studies Program of The George Washington University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, renewable three-year contract position at the rank of assistant or associate professor beginning fall 2009. This well-established program seeks a specialist in collections management, with an academic background in American Studies, Art History, Anthropology, Museum law and ethics or a related humanities discipline. Responsibilities include teaching graduate-level core classes in collections management for the program, developing new courses when applicable, and advising graduate students on classes and internships. Participation in departmental, college, and university life, and interaction with the museum community of Washington, D.C. are expected.  

Basic Qualifications: MA required; Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree preferred; college-level teaching experience; record of published, refereed scholarship; minimum 5 years museum experience with a demonstrable track record in policies related to museum collections. The ideal candidate will combine scholarship and practice.

To apply, send cover letter with statement of professional experience, curriculum vitae, course syllabi, publications and reprints or other professional products, and three current letters of reference to Chair, Search Committee, Museum Studies Program, 2147 F Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20052. 

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Selected candidates will be asked to visit the campus and delivery a lecture to faculty and students. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

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