Program Coordinator for Humanities, Medicine, and Science-Old Salem Museums & Gardens
New Position at Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Winston-Salem, NC
Program Coordinator for Humanities, Medicine, and Science
Introduction: Old
Salem Museums & Gardens in Winston-Salem, NC, was recently awarded
an implementation grant from
the National Endowment for the Humanities for a new permanent
exhibition, “The Moravian Way of Health and Healing.” As part of the
grant, Old Salem will hire a Program Coordinator for Humanities, Medicine, and Science who will be responsible for developing
programming associated with the exhibition in order to expand its reach. This
is a two year position to begin in the fall of 2016, depending on the
availability of the candidate. The annual salary is $30,000 plus
benefits.
About Old Salem: Old
Salem Museums & Gardens is one of America’s most comprehensive
living history attractions. Its
museums—the Historic Town of Salem, the Museum of Early Southern
Decorative Arts (MESDA), and the Gardens at Old Salem—engage visitors in
an educational and memorable historical experience about those who
lived and worked in the early South. For additional
information please visit the website: www.oldsalem.org.
The Exhibition: This new exhibition explores the history of medicine and science among the Moravians in NC from the
time of the arrival of their first doctor in 1753 through a succession of physicians/surgeons/
Candidate Profile and Requirements: The
ideal candidate must be a recent M.A. or Ph.D. graduate (within five
years)
in public humanities, medical history, medical humanities or a similar
related program. A strong background in American medical history and a
working knowledge of the history of religions in America and the history
of the American South from the mid-18th to
mid-19th centuries will be important. The candidate should
enjoy scholarship, research, interaction with the public and have
creative ideas for programs. Good organization and communication skills
are also necessary, and knowledge of social media,
and web development and applications will be considered key assets.
Application process: Applications
will be received from May 2 – August 1, 2016. Applicants should submit
the following:
1) curriculum vitae, 2) graduate school transcript, 3) writing sample,
4) cover letter, and 5) three letters of reference. Please send
application materials to Paula Locklair, Vice President, Education: plocklair@oldsalem.