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JHU Museum Studies: Program Coordinator/Lecturer
The Museum Studies Program of the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) of Johns Hopkins University, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a full-time Coordinator/Lecturer. 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 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, curatorship, collections management, or information systems. 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, including the expansion of the program’s social media networks. The Coordinator/Lecturer reports to the Associate Program Chair.
The ideal candidate will have at least a Masters degree in Museum Studies or a science, history, or technology-related field; college-level teaching experience; and at least three years museum work experience. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Sakai, WebCT, or Blackboard); online teaching experience; and/or knowledge of instructional design methodologies and educational technologies; as well as an enthusiasm for researching and learning about emerging technologies to expand the museum experience will be an advantage.
This position initially has a 12-month renewable contract. Review of applications for the position will begin mid/late-June for a start date of August 2010. All positions in Advanced Academic Programs are non-tenure track. 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 by June 4, 2010, 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