Adjunct Faculty: MA in Museum Studies

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Adjunct Faculty, MA in Museum Studies
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
Advanced Academic Programs

Johns Hopkins University



Institution Description
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Johns Hopkins University’s Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. As part of the nation’s first research university, AAP offers high-quality master’s degrees and certificate programs at its Washington, D.C., Center, at JHU’s Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, and online. AAP enrolls almost 6,000 students each academic year in over 45 programs and distinguishes itself through its intensive instructional assistance, selective admissions, and 60 dedicated full-time faculty. Tenured Krieger School faculty members serve as program chairs to oversee the academic rigor of AAP’s graduate offerings. AAP’s website, https://advanced.jhu.edu/ , provides additional information.

Position description
The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) division seeks non-tenure-track adjunct faculty to co-teach a seminar field course within the MA in Museum Studies program in Florence, Italy. Of particular interest are candidates who have experience engaging students from diverse backgrounds.

Museum Studies Onsite Seminar - 460.610

A two-week/ 10-day intensive period of on-ground museum study in Florence, Italy, organized by the MA in Museum Studies program. The seminar includes practicum opportunities in various museum settings, conversations with local museum professionals, and class sessions that integrate daily experiences. Using the rich diversity of museums in the designated location, this class allows students to use what they have learned in their prior courses, develop networks with fellow students and museum experts, and explore the latest in museum practice. =. Seminars require some pre-site activities and assignments. Students work on directed activities during the two-week/ 10-day period, coupled with multiple site visits focused on the academic work being accomplished. Daily journal entries and a post-seminar reflection paper require students to synthesize knowledge gained across their courses in the Museum Studies program.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is: $7,210.

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate – e.g., years in rank, training, field, discipline, other work experience, and other similar factors; geographic location; internal equity; external market conditions; and other factors as reasonably determined by the University.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a relevant field, with a master’s degree at minimum.
• At least five years of professional work experience within the museum field.
• Knowledge of the museum and cultural landscape of Florence, Italy
• Ability to work in Florence, Italy.

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree in Museum Studies or in a relevant field
• 1-3 years of graduate level experience teaching experience
• Field course teaching experience
• Strong interest in advising graduate students interested in a Museum Studies career.

Application Instructions

The position will remain open until filled. Candidates must submit the following:

• Cover letter should indicate the course you’re interested in teaching, plus your experience with field courses (i.e., Canvas)
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching evaluations for two most recently taught courses if available
• Transcript for the highest degree earned

The selected candidate will undergo a background check and provide three references.

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Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

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The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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