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 professor beginning fall 2016. Among the oldest and most highly regarded graduate museum training programs, GW’s Museum Studies Program is located in the new Corcoran College of the Arts and Design. The program seeks a specialist in museum technology, with an academic background in American Studies, Art History, Anthropology, Media Studies, Digital Media, Environmental Design, Digital Arts, or a related humanities discipline.  Individual should have thorough knowledge of the conceptualization of digital learning experiences for museums, including social networking and mobile technologies. Responsibilities include teaching graduate-level classes in museums and technology for the program that will integrate national policies and new trends, 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. The University seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

Minimum Qualifications: MA or PhD or equivalent terminal degree, required; an academic background in one of the following humanities disciplines: American Studies, Art History, Anthropology, Media Studies, Digital Media, Environmental Design, or Digital Art; college-level teaching experience; record of published, refereed scholarship; minimum 3-5 years museum experience with a demonstrable track record in current research and best practices in multiple types of digital media related to museums; experience with current research and best practices in technology in museums; familiarity with national policies and trends; involvement with national museum organizations, such as a standing professional committee of American Alliance of Museums, resulting in conference presentations or workshops.

How to apply: Please complete an online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/30275  and upload a letter of interest, curriculum vita, a statement of research and teaching interest, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2016, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. No telephone calls, please. Selected candidates will be asked to visit the campus and deliver a lecture to faculty and students. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. The George Washington University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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