Fellowship, American Art, Boston Athenæum, Boston, MA

Posted July 13, 2018

POLLY THAYER STARR FELLOWSHIP IN AMERICAN ART

The Boston Athenæum invites applicants for the Polly Thayer Starr Fellowship in American Art. The Fellowship will constitute a full-time, one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, under the supervision of John Buchtel, the Curator of Rare Books and Head of Special Collections.

The fellowship is open to graduate students in Art History, American Studies, and allied fields in the final stages of doctoral study (ABD) or to scholars who have attained the PhD within three years of the start of the fellowship. Reflecting the Quaker values of Polly Thayer Starr, the Athenæum seeks candidates whose expertise and experience will further its goals around matters of representation and inclusion, bringing a fresh perspective to its collections through the critical lenses of African American or Native American studies, women’s and gender studies, or peace and conflict studies, as well as other areas of interdisciplinary inquiry.

The Starr Fellow will be a vital part of the Athenæum’s curatorial team, participating in a broad range of departmental initiatives and projects designed to further cultural equity. The Fellow will be an active partner in expanding access to, and fostering critical dialogue around, the Athenæum’s Special Collections through writing, research, and educational outreach.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation from authorities familiar with the applicant’s scholarly abilities and achievements to Human Resources at [email protected] by July 31, 2018.