I am an interdisciplinary art historian, curator, and educator joining Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland, as Lecturer in Art History and Museums and Cultural Heritage. I have served for five years as Assistant Professor at Jackson State University. My work connects art history, museum and heritage studies, digital humanities, and community-engaged practice. Born and educated in Aotearoa New Zealand, I hold a B.F.A. (Hons) from the University of Auckland and a Ph.D. in Art History from the University of Toronto.

My research, teaching, and academic leadership bring together global visual culture, museum and heritage studies, digital humanities, and community-engaged practice. I am particularly interested in how artworks, collections, archives, and cultural institutions shape historical knowledge, public memory, and contemporary identity. My work also explores how digital methods and emerging technologies can expand access, support ethical interpretation, and create new opportunities for interdisciplinary learning.

I have led curriculum and program development across art history, design, digital media, and the digital humanities, while building partnerships among universities, museums, artists, educators, and community organizations. This work has included securing Adobe Creative Campus designation, co-leading statewide initiatives in emerging technologies, and developing projects focused on the preservation and interpretation of underrepresented collections and histories.

My teaching is grounded in critical inquiry, meaningful dialogue, and creative engagement. I aim to help students develop strong methodological skills while encouraging them to think carefully about representation, cultural authority, technology, and the responsibilities of museums and heritage institutions.

I bring a collaborative and relational leadership approach informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, global cultural responsiveness, and a commitment to ethical digital futures. Across my work, I am committed to academic excellence, student success, responsible cultural stewardship, and building sustainable connections between universities, cultural institutions, and communities.

Contact: brittany.myburgh@jsums.edu