Instructional Postdoctoral Fellow

The Museum Studies Program at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow position to begin August 1, 2024. This is a full-time position with specialization in museums, material culture and cultural heritage in the Americas. Applicants must have a PhD in Anthropology, Art History, History, Native American Studies or a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by April 10, 2024.
Applicants must have demonstrated experience in research with specialization in museum collections, material culture or heritage sites of the Americas, and engagement with Indigenous communities.
The duties will include but are not limited to developing and leading courses in Museum Studies (1 course per semester), advising and supervising UNM students in their academic studies, coordinating hands-on training and professional development activities with campus and regional museum partners. Research responsibilities will include but are not limited to working with campus and regional museum partners to develop community-engaged practices in museum collections care, interpretation, and access. Fellow will also support grant seeking and reporting for Museum Studies projects focused on public humanities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, Art History, History, Native American Studies or closely related field completed by date of appointment.
• Evidence of research specialization in museum collections, material culture or heritage sites of the Americas, and engagement with Indigenous communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as interest in working with broadly diverse communities
• Evidence of active research and related publications (or completed projects) focused on public humanities, museum collections, and community-engagement
• Evidence of teaching experience and successful work with students of diverse backgrounds
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching with museum collections
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work with diverse professional teams

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.