Full-Time Faculty Position: Johns Hopkins University Museum Studies

Full-Time Faculty Position: Museum Studies Online Graduate Program
Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs

The Museum Studies Program of the Advanced Academic Programs of Johns Hopkins University, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track faculty member. Our fast-growing, innovative, online graduate program aims to prepare current and future museum professionals to be the visionary leaders of museums of the 21st century, examining the role of technology as a pervasive aspect in today's museum, emphasizing new models of education, exhibition, and business strategies, and exploring the role of the museum as an agent of social change.
The person hired for this new faculty position will be responsible for developing and teaching six online courses per year including core and elective courses. The subject matter for these courses may range from introductory courses about museums and technology and exploring museum professions to museum education, exhibition strategies, and museums in a global perspective.  Other responsibilities of this position will include advising graduate students on courses and career opportunities; sitting on the review committee for new student applications; assisting the Associate Program Chair in mentoring new faculty in online pedagogy and multimedia teaching tools; and helping with program promotion and outreach.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Masters degree in Museum Studies, Museum Education, or a museum-related discipline; college-level teaching experience; and at least three years museum work experience.  Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Sakai, WebCT, or Blackboard) and/or knowledge of instructional design methodologies and educational technologies will be an advantage. 

This position has a 12-month renewable contract. Review of applications for the position will begin late April 2009 for a start date of July 2009.

To apply please send a cover letter, a statement of professional experience, teaching philosophy for online learning, curriculum vitae, and two current letters of reference to:

Phyllis Hecht
Associate Program Chair, Museum Studies
Advanced Academic Programs, Johns Hopkins University
1717 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 104
Washington, DC 20036
202-452-1968
phecht@jhu.edu
http://museum-studies.jhu.edu