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.
