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Princeton University

Curriculum Support Specialist

🇺🇸 Princeton, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $67K - $78K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ March 22nd, 2026
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Princeton University is hiring a Curriculum Support Specialist to assist with researching the Art Museum's collections and developing teaching resources. The specialist will coordinate teaching logistics, engage in teaching activities with academic audiences, and review interpretive materials while supporting the museum's educational mission.

Highlights
  • Assist with researching collections and developing teaching resources (40%).
  • Coordinate teaching logistics and reservations in galleries and study rooms (30%).
  • Teach classes using Museum collections for university and academic audiences (20%).
  • Review interpretive texts to enhance educational materials (10%).
  • Require Ph.D. in Art History and 1-2 years of academic teaching experience.
  • Must possess excellent research, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Proficiency with software and digital platforms is essential.
  • Salary range is $67,000 to $78,000 annually, with benefits eligibility.
  • Position based on Princeton University campus within the Art Museum's Education Department.

Curriculum Support Specialist Full Description

Overview

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The Princeton University Art Museum seeks an exceptional Curriculum Support Specialist to assist with researching and teaching. Based within the Education Department and under the leadership of the Mellon Curator for Academic Engagement, the Specialist assists with researching and teaching with the Museum collections. With opportunities to teach in the Museum galleries and study rooms, the Specialist will also provide a light review of interpretive materials. The successful candidate should have teaching experience as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. The position also entails administrative responsibilities, which include scheduling and proctoring academic class visits. The Specialist will also have other duties as assigned in support of the Art Museum’s mission.

 

About the Museum:

 

With a collecting history that extends back to 1755, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art museums in the country, featuring collections that have grown to include more than 117,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the globe. Committed to advancing Princeton’s teaching and research missions, the Art Museum also serves as a gateway to the University for visitors from around the world. 

 

The bold and welcoming new Princeton University Art Museum is open daily at the heart of Princeton’s campus. Admission is free to all.  The Museum also operates Art@Bainbridge, a gallery project at 158 Nassau Street; two Museum Stores; and Mosaic restaurant. 

 

To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu.

 

Responsibilities

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  • The Curriculum Support Specialist will assist with researching the collections and developing teaching resources. (40%)
  • Using the teaching reservation system, the Specialist will collaborate with the Museum’s Venue Manager and Collections Associates to coordinate logistics of teaching and reservations in the Museum, including in the galleries and study rooms. (30%)
  • The Specialist will have the opportunity to teach with the collections for Princeton University classes and other academic audiences. (20%)
  • The Specialist will have the opportunity to review interpretive texts. (10%)

 

Qualifications

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Essential Requirements

 

  • Ph.D. in Art History required.
  • 1-2 years of experience teaching at the academic level.
  • Excellent research and writing skills.
  • Capacity to engage audiences with a range of interests and abilities.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a team.
  • Proficiency with software and digital platforms.

 

The work location for this position is Princeton University, in person and on campus.

 

Indicated items required with the application:

 

- Cover Letter 

- Sample Writing 

- Three Reference Letters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

 

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

 

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

: 36.25

Eligible for Overtime: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Probationary Period: 180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No

Physical Capacity Exam Required: No

Valid Driver’s License Required: No

Experience Level: Entry Level

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Salary Range: $67,000 to $78,000