Director of Education

Overview

The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) seeks a Director of Education (the Director) with proven experience in developing and presenting programs and projects for women, families and youth, seniors, and others that interpret the Museum’s mission for and to the public, with special emphasis on the history of women of all ages.  This individual will be an innovative, flexible and motivated team player with a strong knowledge of best practices for museum education.  The Director of Education (the Director) will be a part-time staff position (evolving into full-time) reporting directly to the President & CEO.

NWHM, founded in 1996, is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the diverse historic contributions of women, and integrating this rich heritage fully into our nation’s history. With a national membership of over 50,000 and a web presence with twenty-one online exhibitions, legislation is pending in Congress that will provide a permanent site for the building adjacent to the National Mall alongside our nation’s most iconic museums. It is a non-partisan organization that transcends political debate.

As the museum evolves from an online/virtual museum to a bricks and mortar fully integrated museum,  we will use innovative and engaging means including permanent and online exhibitions, educational programs, and outreach efforts to communicate the breadth of women’s experiences and accomplishments to the widest possible audience. The sharing of this knowledge will illuminate and encourage women and men, people of all classes, races and cultures to move into the future with respect, equal confidence, greater partnership, and opportunity.

Recently the NWHM received a significant grant from the Hearst Foundation to fund the establishment of a Scholarly Advisory Committee, which will draw from the experience of national scholars in Women’s history.  The Director of Education will work closely with this committee and with the staff and Board of Directors to craft and execute a dynamic and enriching education program for the Museum.

Position Description & Responsibilities

The Director of Education will:

• Work closely with the current and future staff to develop a robust education program aimed at men and women of all ages.  As a senior leadership position, the Director will also be expected to contribute to the Museum’s strategic planning, communications and public relations, and fundraising efforts.

• Together with the President & CEO and the Scholarly Advisory Committee, envision, plan, develop, and coordinate all educational programs for diverse audiences including women and men of all ages and backgrounds, school children, teachers, community groups, the general public, and those with disabilities and special needs.

• Develop new and innovative educational programs and curriculum that meet or exceed national standards.

• Support the development and external affairs departments with content for grant proposals, marketing materials and provide input on sources for funding of educational programming.

• In cooperation with other Museum staff, develop content delivery systems (materials, web applications, exhibits, traditional media, classes etc.) to advance the educational mission of the Museum

• Manage school program bookings (full-time activity).

• Work with Museum staff to track and evaluate education program participation and outcomes, by participant

• Annually evaluate the education program and make specific recommendations for improvement to the program

• Establish system to maintain a database of all education program activity and participation

• Teach on-site or remote courses as needed throughout the year (full-time activity).

• Develop and maintain an annual budget for the education department (full-time activity).

• Train and manage additional education department staff as required

• Be an advocate for the Museum and its mission at all times

• Serve as coordinator and liaison to the National Scholars Committee and the Scholarly Advisory Council on all education department matters and liaison to the Board of Directors as necessary.

• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have a Doctoral degree in Women’s History or Women’s Studies.  Successful candidates must have at least 8-10 years experience working in a museum environment with a minimum of 5 years experience in museum education or related experience and experience in web based educational content and design.

Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to Nikki Emser programdirector@nwhm.org
703.461.1920
nwhm.org

Department of History

ARTS AND SCIENCE

New York University

The Department of History at New York University invites applications for a position in 19th-century US history, including transnational approaches. This is a full-time, tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor. Appointment will begin September 1, 2012, pending budgetary and administrative approval.

The department especially encourages applications from candidates working on slavery, foreign policy, gender, or, political economy. Please apply online at http://history.fas.nyu.edu/page/employment, via the “Employment Opportunities” link to submit a letter of application, cv, and three referees. We will begin reviewing applications on December 12, 2011.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected network encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three foundational, degree-granting campuses: New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, complemented by a network of more than 15 research and study-away sites across five continents. Faculty and students will circulate within this global network in pursuit of common research interests, the promotion of cross-cultural understanding and solutions for problems, both local and global.

Entering its second year, NYU Abu Dhabi has already recruited a cohort of faculty who are at once distinguished in their research and teaching. Our first two classes of students are drawn from around the world and surpass all traditional recruitment benchmarks, both US and global. NYU Abu Dhabi’s highly selective liberal arts enterprise is complemented by an institute for advanced research, sponsoring cutting-edge projects across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering.

The terms of employment are competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Faculty may also spend time at NYU New York and other sites of the global network, engaging in both research and teaching opportunities. The appointment might begin as soon as September 1, 2012, or could be delayed until September 1, 2013.

The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2011. Applicants need to submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, representative publications and three letters of reference in PDF format to be considered. Please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/human.resources/open.positions.html for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail nyuad.humanities@nyu.edu.

NYU Abu Dhabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Duties and Responsibilities: (1) Teaching general and topical courses at the undergraduate and graduate level (2) student advising; (3) participation in programs and activities related to the mission of the department, the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, and the university at large, including teacher-training, community-based learning and outreach, or service learning; (4) engagement in scholarly activities, including publications, presentations, and grant-funded activities; and (5) participation in assigned and related duties.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. by July 31, 2011; Teaching experience at the college level; evidence of scholarly promise.

Date of Appointment: September 2011.

Submit completed application package by December 1, 2010. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For complete position description and application instructions, call (909) 869-3860, e-mail evwallis@csupomona.edu, or visit the department website, http://www.class.csupomona.edu/his/history.htm.

Appointment will begin September 1, 2011, pending budgetary and administrative approval.  The department especially encourages applications from candidates working on slavery, legal history, political economy, or gender.  Applicants should apply online at http://history.fas.nyu.edu/page/employment, with a letter of application, cv, and three letters of recommendation.  The deadline for applications is November 15, 2010.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.