Cornell University
Department of Human Centered Design

The Department of Human Centered Design is seeking an Associate Director for the Cornell Fashion and Textile Collection (CF +TC).   This is a 12 month, 3 year term Lecturer position with the possibility of renewal.

The Associate Director will guide the operational planning efforts for the CF+TC and oversee facility operations,  exhibitions and access to the collection.  In addition, this individual will collaborate with faculty and students for research, teaching, and creative design work involving the CF+TC collections; curate exhibitions and advise student curators; supervise student staff; oversee CF+TC volunteers; provide guidance to graduate student Teaching and Research Assistants; contribute to efforts related to exhibitions and public engagement; assist with grant-writing; and be involved with fundraising efforts and events in collaboration with the Alumni Affairs and Development office. In consultation with the CF+TC Director, the Associate Director will perform a full range of activities to ensure the teaching, research, and exhibition mission of the collection is upheld.

In addition to collection oversight, the Associate Director will teach courses in the areas of fashion design, history, management, and related fields and conduct service on an as-needed basis, in consultation with the Department Chair.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in museum studies, fashion/costume history, conservation, design and/or product development, or related fields

• Minimum three years full-time experience working with fashion and textile materials in a museum/library/university study collection setting

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a university teaching role

• Minimum 3 years’ experience curating fashion exhibitions

• Experience working in teams, as well as independently, and meeting departmental goals

• Strong subject knowledge in fashion history and preservation

• Knowledge of conservation issues and policies

• Experience with relevant technologies, including literacy in commonly used computer applications, database experience, and excellent keyboarding skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks/responsibilities/demands for time.

• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with all constituencies

• Willingness to work occasional evenings and/or weekends

• Supervisory experience preferred

Applicants apply through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22838 and upload a cover letter, CV, diversity statement, and contact information for three references. 

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