The Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellow works to strengthen the academic role of the Museum’s collections, facilitating the use of original works of art by faculty and students.
This is a three-year appointment.
Responsibilities include:
• Supports collective and one-on-one curricular engagement with museum objects
• Promotes faculty engagement with the collection through introductory and ongoing workshops designed to develop curricular opportunities
• Facilitates object-based class sessions in the Museum’s dedicated art-study classroom
• Organizes teaching exhibitions with students and faculty across the disciplines, acknowledging and encouraging new directions in research, scholarship, and dissemination
• Curates and organizes scholarly exhibitions and writes associated publications
• Conceives and implements programming (lectures, symposia) related to exhibitions and the Museum’s permanent collection
Applications:
Further details and instructions to apply can be found on our online application: http://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/1788
For questions, please contact careers@bowdoin.edu.
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Job Requirements

Education/Skills:
A recent Ph.D in art history is required. Applicants who will receive their Ph.D. by June 30, 2015 will also be considered. Broad knowledge of art history desired. Proven ability to work on multiple projects within a deadline-driven environment, and strong research, writing, and public speaking skills. Strong organizational and project management skills.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:
A minimum of one year working in a museum environment and demonstrated experience with object-based learning are required.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Email Address: careers@bowdoin.edu
Phone: 2077253468
Apply URL: http://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/1788