Museum Studies Interns

University of KansasLawrence, KS
Paid Internship

3 months ago

Description

Job Title

Assistant or Associate Professor in the Museum Studies Program

Job Location

University of Kansas, United States

Job Overview

The Museum Studies Program at the University of Kansas (KU) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor. This position focuses on the politics, ethics, and epistemologies of museum collections, exhibits, and pedagogy. We are particularly interested in Asian/Black/Indigenous/Latinx topics and/or museum politics, ethics, and epistemologies in a global context. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in a related field and will contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and research in the program.

Compensation

Salary starts at $64,000 for Assistant Professor and $74,000 for Associate Professor.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain an active research program
  • Teach four courses per academic year in Museum Studies
  • Mentor and advise students
  • Serve on/chair M.A. committees for Museum Studies final products
  • Develop specialized courses
  • Offer professionalization courses, if applicable
  • Serve the Program, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the University, and the profession

Requirements

For Assistant Professor:

  • Doctoral degree in a related field
  • Ability to teach college-level courses

For Associate Professor:

  • Doctoral degree in a related field
  • Record of excellence in teaching
  • Record of demonstrated research activity commensurate with tenured appointment

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Typical pay range:

$16.52 - $21.25

Estimated Monthly Living Expenses

For Lawrence, KS | $2,692/mo

  • Housing/Rent$990

  • Miscellaneous$730

  • Food$401

  • Utilities$298

  • Transportation$273

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