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JIMI2027 Instructor Application Form
The Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) invites museum professionals to apply to teach at the upcoming Jekyll Island Management Institute (JIMI), taking place January 19–26, 2027, on Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Proposal Submission Requirements:
As part of this application, you are required to upload a completed JIMI Session Proposal Form available at: https://www.semcdirect.net/JIMI-2027-Call-for-Instructors/
This document serves as the primary outline of your proposed session and should include:
2–4 learning objectives
Session structure and timing
Description of activities and participant engagement
Any relevant resources or tools
Applications without a completed proposal form may not be reviewed.
About JIMI:
JIMI is an immersive, cohort-based experience designed to give participants a holistic understanding of how museums function across departments. Through a series of 90-minute sessions, instructors guide participants through both visitor-facing and behind-the-scenes roles. Rather than focusing narrowly on one specialty, JIMI emphasizes cross-functional knowledge, practical application, and peer learning.
While collaboration is central to SEMC’s work, JIMI sessions are intentionally structured for a single instructor to lead each topic. We ask that proposals reflect one primary instructor rather than a team-taught format.
JIMI2027 Theme: Storytelling Across Museum Practice
Museums are, at their heart, storytelling institutions. Whether interpreting collections, building partnerships, securing funding, managing staff, or welcoming visitors, every museum professional plays a role in shaping the stories museums tell. The 2027 Institute will explore storytelling as a foundational skill across museum work. All instructor proposals should clearly explain how storytelling connects to their session.
For more details on JIMI2027, please visit:
https://www.semcdirect.net/JIMI-2027-Call-for-Instructors
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST June 12, 2026, to be considered.
Please send questions to Katie Ericson, JIMI2027 Instructor Selection Committee Chair, at katie.l.ericson@emory.edu
Contact information
Name
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Title
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Company / Organization
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Email
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Phone
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Which topic(s) are you most interested in teaching? You can check more than one.
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Museum Practice
Public Engagement
Management
Advancement
Communications
Leadership
Operations
Within each topic area, which subjects are you most interested in teaching? Please check all that apply.
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The Changing Museum Field
Interpretation
Education
Public Programs
Visitor Services
Accessibility
Community Engagement
Exhibition Development
Collections Management
Managing Others
Organizational Culture
Human Resources
Budgeting
Strategic Planning
Board Management
Leadership
Fundraising
Marketing
Social Media
Grants
Technology: General
Technology: AI in Museums
Facilities
Disaster Preparedness
Indigenous Communities
Proposed Session Title:
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How does your proposed session connect to the 2027 theme, The Power of Story?
(2–3 sentences)
Session Summary
Provide a brief overview of your session topic, its relevance to museum professionals, and how it will be structured. This should complement (not repeat) your uploaded proposal form. (150-250 words)
As part of this year’s experience, we are offering cohort members the opportunity to sign up for a limited number of brief (20–30-minute) 1:1 mentoring sessions with instructors. Would you be willing to participate in these sessions during your time at the Institute?
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Session Proposal Form
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Please upload your completed JIMI Session Proposal Form here.
Forms are available at: https://www.semcdirect.net/JIMI-2027-Call-for-Instructors
This document serves as the primary outline of your proposed session and should include:
2–4 learning objectives
A structured session outline with timing
Description of participant engagement (activities, discussion, etc.)
Any relevant resources, tools, or technologies
Incomplete or missing proposal forms may result in your application not being reviewed.
Resume or CV
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Other materials that may be relevant to your application (1)
Other materials that may be relevant to your application (2)
I confirm that I have completed and uploaded the JIMI Session Proposal Form, including 2–4 learning objectives.
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Yes
By selecting "Yes" below, I attest that I have read the open call announcement and understand:
Applications will be reviewed by the JIMI2027 Instructor Selection Committee, comprising SEMC Council members, JIMI alumni, and museum subject-matter experts.
Selected applicants will receive a $750 honorarium and up to two nights of lodging for JIMI2027.
Transportation arrangements and costs to/from Jekyll Island will be the responsibility of the Instructor.
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Yes
