Professor of Practice in Museum Studies,  Albuquerque, NM

2. Contact Name   Anne Marie Carpenter

3. Mailing Address   1 University of New Mexico, 87131

4. Phone   (505) 277-0786

5. E-mail   anacke@unm.edu

6. Application Deadline   Best Consideration Date: Dec. 1, 2025

7. Position Title Professor of Practice, Museum Studies 

8. Position Description Requisition: 34193 - Professor of Practice-Museum Studies - UNM Jobs Career Site :: The University of New Mexico

9. Application Instructions Requisition: 34193 - Professor of Practice-Museum Studies - UNM Jobs Career Site :: The University of New Mexico

10. Salary: Competitive per Assistant Prof of Humanities + benefits

The Museum Studies Program at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a Professor of Practice in Museum Studies to begin August 10, 2026. This is a full-time, Professor of Practice position in Museum Studies. Applicants must have a Terminal degree (Master’s, MFA, or PhD) in Museum Studies or a related field by June 30, 2026. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by December 1, 2025.

We seek an accomplished individual who demonstrates a commitment to interdisciplinary practice, who can offer undergraduate and graduate courses in Museum Studies, and who is prepared to take an active role in mentoring students in a Master’s program with an excellent record of preparing our graduates for careers in the museum profession.

Duties include teaching courses in-person and online in the Program each semester. The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in Museum Studies or a related discipline with significant experience as a museum professional and work with Native American heritage and communities. The candidate will demonstrate the qualifications summarized below:

New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum,  Albuquerque, NM

2. Contact Name   Lyn Berner

3. Mailing Address   PO Box 1762, Albuquerque, NM 87003

4. Phone   (505) 247-0606

5. E-mail   ie_berner@nmhim.org

6. Application Deadline   June 13, 2025

7. Position Title Executive Director

8. Position Description email info@nmhim.org

9. Application Instructions  email message@nmhim.org

10. Salary: $60,000-$75,000 per year + benefits

El Rancho de Las Golondrinas Living History Museum

Company/Organization: El Rancho de Las Golondrinas Living History Museum

Contact Name: Daniel Goodman

Mailing Address: 334 Los Pinos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Phone: No calls please

Email: daniel.goodman@golondrinas.org

Application Deadline: April 11th, 2025

Position Title: Curator of Collections

Position Description: The Curator of Collections provides stewardship and access to the Museum’s collection. This position will have the vision and capacity to rethink and define the Museum’s collection and role it plays in presenting New Mexico’s history to the public. This individual reports to the Museum Director. The Curator of Collections sets the vision for the documentation, care, access and use of the collection and leads the initiatives for collection stewardship also functioning as the collections manager. The Curator of Collections brings passion and knowledge about history to the identification, care, use and access of the Museum’s holdings. The Curator of Collections maintains and improves the paper and electronic systems, oversees and provides for the on-going maintenance and integrity of information about the collection, conducts inventories and catalogues objects, develops and recommends policy and procedures for collection activities, and oversees accessions, deaccessions and loans. Research on the collection and answering external research inquiries are also integral to the position. The Curator of Collections recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers and interns in assisting with collection-related activities.

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000

Application Instructions: Please send cover letter and resume electronically to Daniel.goodman@golondrinas.org No phone calls, please.

Web URL of organization's posting or online application: https://golondrinas.org/get-involved/careers