Corcoran School of the Arts and Design
Assistant Professor of Exhibition Design
About the institution
Located in the heart of Washington DC, the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design is a vibrant educational community dedicated to educating the next generation of cultural leaders through diverse fields from Museum Studies to Graphic Design to Photography and beyond.
Part of the George Washington University’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design offers over 20 undergraduate and graduate degrees and functions as an incubator for artists, designers and scholars and with a wide variety of classes serves to enrich students from across the university. Recognizing that the challenges that society faces are diverse, requiring different modes of thought, the Corcoran provides a platform for engagement that bridges creativity and professional practice with the breadth and depth of the larger liberal arts education.
The Corcoran School embodies and exemplifies what Columbian College has defined as the Engaged Liberal Arts, which strives to link disparate fields and better prepare our graduates for rich, multidimensional careers in the 21st century.
About Exhibition Design at the Corcoran
The Masters of Arts in Exhibition Design is one of the few accredited graduate programs in the nation devoted to interpretive exhibition design. The curriculum is focused on design-thinking and experiential design, which students learn through a balanced integration of academic, technical and real-world design opportunities. Throughout the program students are challenged to consider human factors in the creation of meaningful experiences and engaging spaces. Students obtain the professional and technical skills needed to create narrative environments and exhibitions through user-centered design. This includes designing for museum and non-museum environments including Expos, pop-up events, retail windows, and theme parks.
Real-world design opportunities are integral to learning in the MA Exhibition Design program.
The MA in Exhibition Design Program is a two-year, 48-credit program, which can be completed in four semesters of full-time traditional study. Part-time study is also available for those balancing coursework with careers and other demands.
The curriculum focuses on four main areas of study: museum theory, design theory, technical skills and practical experience. A fifth area of focus that is included throughout the program is a consideration of the future of exhibition design as an experiential medium.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching graduate-level classes in the Exhibition Design curriculum
Developing new courses as the program evolves
Actively recruiting new students to the program
Coordinating related activities to program identity and retention
Advising and mentoring graduate students on classes and internships and preparing them for professional positions in galleries, museums, nonprofits, and design firms
The successful applicant will also be expected to actively take part (and with distinction) in creative or scholarly work and participate in the Corcoran community, broader GW university life, and interact with the museum/design community of Washington, D.C.
Minimum Qualifications:
MA required with an academic background in a relevant field including Architecture, Interior Design, Museum Studies, Industrial Design, Environmental Design, Production Design or Graphic Design
Proven college teaching experience
Expertise in applicable software platforms related to exhibition design
Record of published scholarship (books, articles, museum reviews) and/or creative endeavor
5 years minimum experience directly related to exhibition design knowledge of design practices and values
Demonstrable excellence in creative work.
Rank and Salary:
Ranked Assistant Professor, 9-month appointment. Three-year renewable contract. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Applications Review:
Review of applications begins March 9, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.
Specific Instructions:
View and apply to the position at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/48777. Application must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter and link to a portfolio / relevant research.
Finalists will be invited to make an on-campus presentation to the full faculty of the Corcoran, after which point a committee recommendation will be shared and a vote taken. The results shall be sent to the Director for appointment.
Only complete applications will be considered.
The 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.
Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
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