Brandeis University, Fine Arts/Rose Art Museum/Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies

Position ID:

Brandeis-FAAAPIRose-KAY [#28263]

Position Title:

Florence Levy Kay Postdoctoral Fellow in Asian American and Asian Diasporas Art History

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Art History
Asian Diasporas

Starting Date:

2025/07/01

Appl Deadline:

2024/10/15 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/09/03, listed until 2025/03/03)

Position Description:

Join Brandeis University as a Florence Levy Kay Postdoctoral Fellow in Asian American and Asian Diasporas Art History. The Department of Fine Arts, the Rose Art Museum, and the Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies program at Brandeis University are delighted to announce the Florence Levy Kay Postdoctoral Fellowship in Asian American and Asian Diasporas Art History. This unique two-year fellowship, starting in Fall 2025, offers an extraordinary opportunity for emerging scholars and curators to advance their academic and curatorial careers in a vibrant and supportive environment. About the Fellowship: We are seeking a dynamic and innovative scholar who specializes in Asian American art history and the art of Asian diasporas. If you are passionate about these fields and would like to contribute to an inclusive academic and museum environment, we invite you to apply. As a Florence Levy Kay Fellow, you will: • Teach and Inspire: Design and teach one course per year in your area of specialization, sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with our diverse student body. • Curate and Create: Spend your Fall semesters researching and planning a groundbreaking exhibition at the Rose Art Museum, supported by our experienced museum staff. • Engage and Collaborate: Contribute to the vibrant intellectual life at Brandeis by engaging with faculty, students, and the wider community through your research, teaching, and curatorial work. Qualifications: • PhD in Art History or a related field, with a focus on Asian, Asian American, or Asian diasporas art, by August 2025. • Demonstrated excellence in scholarly research and teaching. • Museum experience is desirable. Fellowship Benefits: • Annual salary of $64,000 plus benefits. • Research fund of $4,000 per year. • $1,500 for relocation expenses. Application Process: To apply, please submit your application online through AcademicJobsOnline: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28263. Your application should include: • A cover letter outlining your research, teaching, and curatorial interests. • Your CV. • A writing sample (no more than 30 pages). • The names and contact information of three references. • A statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and your vision for advancing these principles at Brandeis. Application Deadline: First consideration will be given to applications received by October 15, 2024. At Brandeis University, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of academic excellence. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in higher education, to apply. Join us in shaping the future of art history and curation in the field of Asian American and Asian diasporas art. Apply and be part of our dynamic community dedicated to advancing scholarship, creativity, and inclusion.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Writing sample no more than 30 pages
A statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and your vision for advancing these principles at Brandeis
Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453