Assistant Professor of Museum and Curatorial Studies - Jackson State University : Job Details

Position DetailsPosition Information Posting Number F00407P Position Title Assistant Professor of Museum and Curatorial Studies Department Art FLSASalary Annual Salary is not listed Grant Funded No Location Main Campus Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Tenure-Track Number of Vacancies 1 Desired start date 08/01/2025 Position Summary The Department of Art at in the College of Liberal Arts is seeking a dynamic individual for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Museum and Curatorial Studies. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the curatorial direction of the program, teaching specialized courses, and fostering collaborations with museums and cultural institutions.Qualifications Minimum Required Education A Masters of Fine Arts degree with a curatorial focus, a Doctorate, or ABD in Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial Studies or a closely related discipline.Minimum Required Experience

• Experience with curatorial roles in museums, galleries, or cultural institutions.
• Commitment to excellence in research, teaching, student mentoring, and service that aligns with the mission and vision of Jackson State University and the Department of Art.

Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications No licenses and/or certifications are required.Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to develop a strong network within the curatorial and museum community.
• Deep understanding of contemporary curatorial practices.
• Experience teaching courses related to museum studies with an emphasis on curatorial practices.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring emerging curators.
• Proficiency in museum-related software, databases, and digital curatorial tools.
• Scholarly and curatorial writing skills.
• Ability to seek external grant funding for curatorial projects and research activities.

Skills and Abilities Please review the Job Qualifications.Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses with a focus on curatorial practices, including but not limited to a curatorial theory seminar, and contemporary curatorial strategies.
• Academic mentoring of students, guiding them in curatorial projects and research.
• Lead and participate in curatorial projects, exhibitions, and publishing related to the field.
• Engage in university, professional, and community service, including collaborations with local museums, galleries, and cultural institutions in a curatorial capacity.
• Assist in the management of the Department of Art Gallery and curation of exhibitions. Gallery duties and responsibilities will be balanced with the teaching expectations of a 3/3 course load for full time faculty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information EEO Statement Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Background Check Statement Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.Open Date 10/30/2024 Close DateOpen Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Candidates should submit examples of professional/creative work and examples of student work as two PDF documents. Finalists for the position will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation. Application review start date: January 10, 2025.