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Posted: 02/12/12

Public Art Director
Project Row Houses
Houston, Texas

Open until filled

Project Row Houses (PRH) is seeking to hire a creative and energetic professional with a passion for working with the community to serve as the Public Art Director.  Working closely with both the PRH Founder and Executive Director, the Public Art Director will realize PRH's artistic goals, provide oversight of the year-round art programs and events, and implement the day-to-day responsibilities of the program.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

-Planning, organizing and managing the twice yearly "Rounds" of artist projects in seven shot gun houses, including related events/workshops and opening receptions   
-Managing annual "Summer Studio" residencies and projects.   
-Oversight of long-term residencies, studio rentals, and Incubation program.   
-Making connections in the community and working collaboratively with organizational partners.   
-Overseeing public programs

Education/Experience:   
-Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, Art History, Arts Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.   
-Five years curatorial and/or arts administration experience in non-profit arts or community organization.   
-Experience organizing and managing site-specific artist projects and working closely with artists.   

Other skills:   

-Strong written and verbal communication skills   
-Community-minded, able to communicate well with a variety of personality types and flourish in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic environment   
-Team player, works well both independently and collaboratively   
-Flexibility and problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task and to be highly detail oriented   
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Word Press, Constant Contact   

Please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter that clearly describes how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position to cflores@projectrowhouses.org.  Please do not call.  Additionally be sure to explain your interest in working at Project Row Houses.

PRH is a neighborhood-based nonprofit art and cultural organization in Houston's Northern Third Ward, one of the city's oldest African-American communities.  With a mission to transform community through the celebration of art and African American history and culture, PRH has established programs that encompass arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, low-income housing, education, historic preservation, and community service.  For further information, visit www.projectrowhouses.org.   

The Public Art Program provides opportunities for local, national and international artists to create original projects within the context of the Historic Third Ward neighborhood.  Utilizing ten of the original 22 shotgun houses and various other locations around PRH's ten-block site, we offer a variety of artist programs which include: The Artist Rounds, Summer Studios, Incubation Projects and Special Artist Projects.

Posted: 02/12/12

Research Assistant
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, New York

In keeping with the Museum's mission of cataloguing and documenting the works in our care, the Research Assistant would conduct research on accessioned objects using resources such as files, auction catalogues, books, correspondence, etc. He/she would be responsible for entering this information into the Museum's database, TMS. Most importantly, the Research Assistant would oversee the day-to-day administration of entering digital images of drawings and prints into TMS, which would then be accessible to the general public through the Museum's website. This is a part-time position, fourteen hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
•Manage the day-to-day administration of entering digital images of un-photographed drawings and prints into TMS
•Research and catalogue drawings and prints in the collection
•Enter fully catalogued drawings and prints into TMS
•Handle and transport works of art
•Other related duties

Requirements and Qualifications:
Experience and Skills:
•Knowledge of art history with a special emphasis on drawings and prints required
•Proficiency in French, German, or Italian preferred
•Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, TMS, and digital photography required

Knowledge and Education:
•MA in art history preferred

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to employoppty@metmuseum.org with the position title in the subject line.

Posted: 02/12/12

Fine Art Specialist
Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers
Washington, D.C.

Weschler's, Washington, DC's premier auction house, is seeking a generalist with a broad knowledge of 18th-20th century American and European art for our busy Fine Art department.  

Duties include but are not limited to soliciting consignments, appraising and cataloguing art, preparing condition reports, and assisting with exhibitions and auctions.

The ideal candidate will have an art history or related degree, at least 3-5 years work experience in a related field, strong interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, plus an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere.  Salary commensurate with experience.  

Please send resumé and cover letter to leigh@weschlers.com or fax to (202) 628-2366.  

No phone calls please.

Posted: 02/12/12

Programs Coordinator
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan

Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Programs Coordinator for Meadow Brook Hall.

The position creates, implements, and assists in marketing Cultural Events and Youth Programs that interpret Meadow Brook Hall and its collections to attract visitors, providing them with memorable experiences and building ongoing relationships. Manage volunteer activity at Meadow Brook Hall that supports all Meadow Brook Hall activity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Museum Studies, Art/Art History, Education, Marketing, Communications, or other related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two to three years experience in educational and youth development, community events, volunteer management, and marketing/public relations for a museum or similar cultural organization.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to manage schedules and event coordination.

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

This is a full-time, Administrative-Professional position. Salary is up to the low $30s, commensurate with education and experience. First consideration will be given to those who apply by February 21, 2012. Must apply online to: https://jobs.oakland.edu  

For more information on Oakland University's salary structure and fringe benefits, please go to our website at www.oakland.edu faculty & staff benefits and compensation. Oakland University, as an equal opportunity institution, is committed to compliance with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination. Oakland University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability, creed, sexual orientation, veteran status and other prohibited factors in employment, admissions, educational programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to Oakland University, Director of Inclusion/Intercultural Initiatives. Department of Inclusion/Intercultural Initiatives, 203 Wilson Hall, Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401.

Posted: 02/12/12

Curator (Artistic Director)
Esker Foundation
Calgary, AB, Canada

Opportunity

Esker Foundation is a privately funded non-collecting exhibition facility built to Class A museum standards. Located in Calgary’s historic Inglewood district, Esker comprises approximately 15,000 square feet of exhibition space within a newly constructed building that is scheduled to open in mid June of this year. The Esker Foundation is funded by Jim and Susan Hill. The Hill’s are the founders of a successful oilfield service company and have a strong interest in art, including a large collection of primarily Canadian and American post-war abstract paintings and sculptures.

The Esker Foundation will be a non-collecting exhibiting institution and therefore the Hill collection will remain outside the scope of Esker. The mission of the Esker Foundation is to provide the people of Calgary, in fact all Albertans and visitors to the City, opportunities to experience the art of art times in an amiable environment of leisure and study, and of learning and enjoyment.

The Esker Foundation is seeking a Curator/Artistic Director to oversee the exhibition program and organize exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.

Responsibilities:

- To develop and implement a cohesive vision and strategy for the exhibition of modern and contemporary art.

- To develop and curate rigorous exhibitions both large and small of modern and contemporary art.

- To conduct original research, prepare exhibition budgets, negotiate with artists and lending institutions and the supervise installations.

- To collaborate with the Gallery Director and other Esker staff in the creation and management of interpretive materials, publicity materials and public programs for a variety of audiences.

The Curator/Artistic director will work in concert and as a peer with the Gallery Director who is already employed.

The Gallery Director is charged with all aspects of operating the gallery including employees, marketing, art handling and transport. Both the Curator/Artistic Director and the Gallery Director will report to Esker Foundation founders.

The role will not involve presentations to Boards, fundraising or the writing of grants.

The opportunity will be almost purely involved with the exhibition program for the Foundation.

Qualifications:

- MA or PHD in Art History or related field.

- Minimum of five years relevant museum experience with a substantial record of exhibition making, publications, public presentations and service to the field.

- In depth knowledge of Canadian and International modern and contemporary art and participation in the national and international art and curatorial community.

- Familiarity with museum best practices and current trends in the field.

- A passionate advocate for artists.

- Excellent working relationships with colleagues in the field including collectors, artist, gallerist, critics and scholars.

- Proven scholarship as well as excellent writing, communication interpersonal management and administrative skills.

- Proven ability to manage budgets

- Collaborative, collegial creative and resourceful.

- Demonstrated integrity in all professional matters.

While the gallery is located in Calgary, the successful candidate does not necessarily need to reside in Calgary if willing to travel to Calgary on a regular basis.

Interested candidates are asked to apply by February 29, 2012, with cover letter, resume and a general suggested programming schedule for 2 years detailing reasons for the exhibition program selected.

Applications can be mailed or emailed to:
Jim Hill (jim.hill@eskerfoundation.com)

Esker Foundation
444, 1011 - 9th Avenue S.E.
Calgary, AB T2G 0S6

No phone calls please and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Posted: 02/12/12

Assistant Professor/Lecturer or Teaching Specialist of Art History
University of Minnesota
Morris, Minnesota

Application Deadline: March 15, 2012

Job Details

Posted: 02/12/12

Mellon Curatorial Fellow for Diversity in the Arts
Williams College
Williamstown, Massachusetts

One of the finest college art museums in the country, the Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA) houses 13,000 works that span the history of art. Within the broad range of time periods and cultures represented, the collection emphasizes modern and contemporary art, American art from the late 18th century to the present, and the art of world cultures.

Available July 2012, the Curatorial Fellow for Diversity in the Arts is a full-time, three-year term position offering curatorial experience at the Williams College Museum of Art. The fellowship is designed to provide a professional bridge to museum careers and encourage diversity within the museum field. The Fellow should bring scholarly expertise in areas of art history currently underrepresented on the museum staff, such as African, African American, Asian, Latino/a, Islamic and Native American art. The Fellowship provides growth and development for outstanding candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, and provides a professional bridge to museum careers, encouraging diversity within the museum field.

The Fellow's primary responsibilities will be to undertake research and planning for exhibitions drawn from the Permanent Collection in collaboration with William's faculty; to develop associated publications; and to support the curricular use of the museum's collection in its special object study classroom. This in-depth learning experience will ensure that the Fellow is mentored by all museum staff, especially the director, curators, and educators. Depending on the applicant's expertise and experience there may be a possibility for some teaching.

The Fellow will have the opportunity to contribute his or her expertise in strategic planning for the museum's collection with the prospect of diversifying acquisitions, exhibitions, and programs to reflect the curriculum and the changing student body. The Museum is dedicated to providing a robust experience for an emerging curatorial professional.

Qualified applicants should have or be about to receive a PhD in art history, cultural or global studies, curatorial studies, or related fields. Excellent verbal and written communications skills required. Prior museum experience is a plus. Please submit resume, cover letter and names of references by March 16, 2012.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume include job number 300775-W.

by e-mail to: hr@williams.edu  

or by postal mail to:

Office of Human Resources, Williams College
100 Spring Street Suite 201
Williamstown, MA 01267

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.

Posted: 02/12/12

Museum Media Specialist
The University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

Job Summary: Provides oversight for all electronic media needs of the Art Museum; assists in the installation of art; assists with collections management; supervises all visitors to the Art Museum for safety of art and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, Art History, History, Archaeology, Anthropology, or Digital Media and experience working with the public at a cultural attraction or computer/web design work.

Special Conditions: The typical work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday due to museum exhibits. You must be willing to occasionally lift in excess of ten (10) pounds of art crates.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants will be required to electronically upload a resume, cover letter, and references list to Include email and phone information for three (3) professional reference providers. You must complete all sections of the U of M application. A complete job description may be viewed at: http://bf.memphis .edu/hr/workforce/jobs/monthlydescription.php?JobCode=5122.

Posted: 02/12/12

Art Instructors (Art History and/or Concepts)  #AC11-0241
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California

The Fine and Performing Arts Division at Santa Ana College wishes to develop a pool of qualified applicants for part-time and substitute teaching opportunities in this discipline.

Salary
Lecture Hourly Rate:   $51.73 - $57.03

Benefits
Paid sick days are earned in accordance with the FARSCCD contract (excludes substitutes).

Starting Date:   As needed.
Deadline to Apply:  Friday, March 16, 2012, 5:00 pm

Responsibilities
Seeking applicants for a pool of qualified adjunct faculty who can teach in one or more of the following areas: art appreciation, art concepts, Western art history, modern art, African, or Asian, or Mexican and Chicano art history. Class assignments could be day or evening. Applicants will remain active for consideration through June 2013.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (Applicants must meet one of the following):

• Possess from an accredited institution: A master's degree in fine arts, art or art history or Bachelor's in any of the above and Master's in humanities, OR
• Possess a valid California Community College credential authorizing service in the discipline, OR
• The equivalent (applicants who do not meet the above minimum qualifications must complete the Equivalencies Section in the application form and provide conclusive evidence of such).

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in teaching students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and widely varying levels of proficiency preferred. 
• A working knowledge of, and experience with, student learning outcomes and assessment.

Selection Criteria
Application Screening
In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

• Educational experience - breadth and depth
• Work experience - breadth and depth
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Curriculum development
• Program development
• Community involvement
• Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socioeconomic community
• Credentials or minimum qualifications authorizing service in other areas of need
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Bilingual ability (if needed)

Based upon the information presented on the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and oral interview.

Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews, in addition to the above, may be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem solving skills
• Successful teaching, problem solving or performance demonstration
• Writing skills/demonstration

Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure correct evaluation of their qualifications. A predetermined set of questions will be asked during all interviews. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants.

Method of Application
For consideration in the selection process, interested persons must complete the online district academic application by the specified closing date for the position at www.rsccd.org.  All materials must be submitted online.  A computer and scanner are available at the Human Resources Department, 2323 North Broadway, Santa Ana, California, 92706, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. In addition to the online application, please submit the following required materials:

• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts (showing that the minimum qualifications are met)

Pre-Employment Requirements
Candidates selected for employment will be required to provide current verification of a negative TB test or chest x-ray, complete the district's fingerprinting process, and bring proof of their legal right to work in the United States.  Cost of TB testing, fingerprinting and the fee for criminal record check will be paid for by the candidates.
 
The District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status or sexual orientation.
 
The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  Applicant should contact the Human Resources Office for assistance.

Posted: 02/12/12

Curatorial Intern
Public Art Fund
New York, New York

New York's leading presenter of contemporary art projects seeks a Curatorial Intern

PUBLIC ART FUND is New York's leading presenter of artists' projects, new commissions, installations and exhibitions in public spaces. Since 1977, the Public Art Fund has been committed to working with emerging and established artists to produce innovative exhibitions of contemporary art throughout New York City. By bringing artworks outside the traditional context of museums and galleries, the Public Art Fund provides a unique platform for an unparalleled public encounter with the art of our time.

Public Art Fund seeks a graduate student, or senior undergraduate student/recent graduate, to assist with curatorial research, and with the planning of current and upcoming program initiatives, including preparation of presentations, development of checklists, bibliographies, and interpretive materials. The right match for this position will be a highly motivated, intelligent individual with strong written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, ability to manage time efficiently, and handle several projects simultaneously. A professional phone manner, a sense of humor, and an interest and/or knowledge of contemporary art in the public realm are also important. Fluency in French is an important aspect of the development of an upcoming project and candidates with the high level proficiency in reading, writing and speaking French are preferred.
 
This is an unpaid internship, but can be arranged for school credit. We require at least one day a week for one semester, though we prefer a two-semester commitment with 12 hours per week. Interns receive $25/day for transportation and lunch. Hours and days are negotiable.
 
Requirements:

• Knowledge of contemporary art and its concepts
• Skilled in compiling research, creating bibliographies, and drafting short texts
• Strong oral, written, organizational, and inter-personal communications skills
• Ability to manage time efficiently
• Computer proficiency is a must, particularly experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Photoshop
• Some museum or gallery experience a plus
• Candidates from art history, curatorial studies, urban planning, studio arts and architectural are welcome to apply.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume marked "CUR INTERN" as soon as possible (position open until filled) to: ahickey@publicartfund.org. No phone calls please.

Public Art Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted: 02/12/12

International Open Call for Residencies
ZKU (Zentrum fuer Kunst und Urbanistik / Center for Art and Urbanistics)
Berlin, Germany

Application Deadline: March 31, 2012
 
KUNSTrePUBLIK is happy to announce its first OPEN CALL for residencies at ZKU (Zentrum fuer Kunst und Urbanistik / Center for Art and Urbanistics) in Berlin.    

The call is directed at artists, scholars and practitioners (curators, activists, autodidacts etc.) interested in cross-disciplinary theory and practice dealing with the city.     

ZKU has been founded by parts of Berlin-based artists' collective KUNSTrePUBLIK, offering residencies for artistic practice at the interface of urban research. Following a three year process of negotiations, reconstructions and with a lot of support from friends and colleagues (Thanks!), the ZKU will open its doors for residents in June 2012. Located in a former railway depot surrounded by a newly landscaped public park, ZKU seeks to develop projects, co-produce knowledge and share values created through exchanges. The site has been established through a longterm lease allowing independent research, programming and production. ZKU focuses on the processes that come from, and feed into, the particular contexts of its guests practice, whether they be locally-defined situations or international discourses.     
Please check out our website:   www.zku-berlin.org
   
Qualifications:

Artists should be working professionally in their fields, with a broad range of projects and exhibition experience.     

Scholars are expected to have attained a level equivalent to a master's degree, and preferably to have some years of professional experience.     

Practitioners should have a broad range of professional experience in their fields.    

Artists, scholars and practitioners can apply individually or as a group. We especially encourage group applications consisting of artists working with scholars or practitioners from other disciplines.    

To apply directly, please fill out the application form found on the website and include the required supporting material. The application proposal should refer to one of the current themes of the ZKU residency program or to an independent research and practice proposal. ('Ad Hoc' theme).     

KUNSTrePUBLIK is also offering a three month residency at FUTURA, Prague.        

Dates and duration of the residencies:   Starting from June 2012 on with residencies from 2 to 12 months. We will contact applicants within four weeks after the deadline.    

Grants:  No full grants are currently available. The open call residency is partly funded by ZKU.     

Costs:  Depending on the size of the studio-apartement and the length of your stay, the resident's expenses will be between 470 and 880 euro a month, covering the costs of your studio-apartment and allowing you to use ZKU's spatial facilities (open space, communal kitchen, conference space, basement and workshop spaces, roofed terrace). You will also be able to present your work and will be part of our regular publication.     You should calculate an additional minimum of 400 euros per month for food, transportation and leisure in Berlin. ZKU will support the invited residential fellow in their efforts to secure funding through external grants by providing the fellow with an official invitation and identifying relevant funding networks and grants. 

Website: http://www.zku-berlin.org

Posted: 02/05/12

Associate or Full Professor
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

The George Mason University, Department of History and Art History invites applications for an endowed Chair in Islamic Studies.

The successful applicant will hold the rank of full or associate professor; and will have a distinguished record in teaching, research and publication in one of the major fields in Islamic studies including history and the history of ideas, religion, philosophy, politics, anthropology, sociology, science, literature and culture.

Incumbent will collaborate with university faculty in continuing and developing the multidisciplinary academic Ali Vural Ak Center for Global Islamic Studies focused on the global diversity of Muslim societies and Islam as a living religion, and its role in global civilization.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F9200z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online faculty application; and upload a cover letter, CV, and list of three professional references with contact information as separate documents.

Should you have additional materials not suitable for online submission, please send to: Kathleen Curtis, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, CHSS Dean's Office - Endowed Chair in Islamic Studies Search, MSN 3A3, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Mason Ad Statement:

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is over 32,000, with students studying in over 185 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William.

George Mason University, Where Innovation Is Tradition!

Equity Statement:

George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.

Posted: 02/05/12

Professor of Art History - Photography
SCAD
Savannah, Georgia

SCAD Savannah seeks candidates for a full-time faculty position in contemporary art for Spring 2012. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in art history or a related field. Curatorial and exhibition experience would be desirable to support the opportunities available with the expanded SCAD Museum of Art. Successful candidates will shape and enrich the graduate and undergraduate curriculum devoted to the history of photography and will teach core curriculum in the history of western art (Survey I and II, and/or 20th–century Art). Candidates will have demonstrated success in college-level teaching and expertise in contemporary art and its methodologies. The successful applicant will contribute to an expanding curriculum in the history, theory and criticism of art and design. Proven leadership skills and ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds are desirable.

SCAD Savannah hosts undergraduate and graduate degree programs in art history. The art history department emphasizes critical and comparative forms of analysis and interpretation, culminating in the independent research thesis for both undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to the wide range of scholars and artists visiting the university, the department's exceptional biennial art history symposia and Live/Art/History lecture series include distinguished guest critics, scholars, museum directors and curators. Along with the rich exhibition programming within the university's gallery spaces, the SCAD Museum of Art provides students with direct encounters with works by major artists, offering an artistic, educational and cultural resource for students, faculty and the region.
 
For complete submission requirements, please visit our website using the URL listed and follow application instructions:
https://scadjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53114

Should you have questions regarding your application package, you may submit an email to Human Resources at scadfaculty@scad.edu.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The Savannah College of Art and Design is the most comprehensive art and design university in the world, offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university. SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor's and master's degrees in distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. SCAD offers students a choice of degree programs in 46 majors and 50 minors in locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, in Lacoste, France, online through SCAD eLearning, and now in Hong Kong. SCAD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Posted: 02/05/12

Weisenberger Fellowship in American Art
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Indianapolis, Indiana

The Indianapolis Museum of Art is pleased to announce an 8-month graduate curatorial fellowship. The Weisenberger Fellowship provides curatorial training in American art and supports scholarly research of the IMA collection of American painting and sculpture from 1800 to 1945. The Weisenberger Fellow is fully integrated into the museum's curatorial division and has responsibilities in collection management and preparation of interpretive materials.

The Weisenberger Fellow will receive a stipend of $16,000 plus benefits, and housing on the museum campus is provided. The 8-month fellowship period will begin in October 2012. To be eligible for the fellowship, the applicant must hold a Master's degree in art history or a related field. Applicants must demonstrate scholarly excellence as well as a strong interest in the museum profession. Applications should include a cover letter explaining your interest in the fellowship, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and 3 letters of recommendation. Applications must be received by April 15, 2012.

Application materials may be emailed to hr@imamuseum.org or mailed to:  Indianapolis Museum of Art  Attn: Human Resources  4000 Michigan Road  Indianapolis, IN 46208-3326

Posted: 02/05/12

Curator of Modern European Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Museum seeks applicants for the position of Curator of Modern European Art. The Curator of Modern European Art is responsible for all aspects of the care, utilization, and development of the Museum's extensive and world-renowned holdings of modern European painting and sculpture. As a member of the Museum's Department of European Painting and Sculpture, the Curator of Modern European Art is expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the Museum to enable it to fulfill its mission and to maintain the highest standards of scholarship, connoisseurship, and professional practices in the field.

The Museum's collection of Modern European Art is among the finest in the world. It is comprehensive in scope and especially strong in works by leading figures in the history of modernism such as Brancusi, Picasso, Léger, Matisse, Chagall, and Miró, and in its representation of important movements such as Cubism and Surrealism. Especially notable are its holdings of the work of Marcel Duchamp. The Curator of Modern European Art will be responsible for the documentation, care, and continued development of this collection, and for its utilization in special exhibitions and installation in the galleries devoted to the display of the Museum's permanent collection.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar with a demonstrated excellence in acquisitions, research, and the development of exhibitions and programs. S/he must possess a broad familiarity with the history of Modern art and, more specifically, a detailed knowledge of the history of European painting and sculpture during the first half of the 20th century. S/he will have a strong record of research and curatorial achievement. Excellent communication skills in both writing and public speaking are essential. S/he must be able to demonstrate an ability to work successfully with a broad range of Museum visitors, collectors, volunteers, and colleagues, and possess the requisite skills and experience to work with the Museum's collections database and the software used on a daily basis by the PMA's staff. A minimum of five years relevant experience in the field is required. Ph.D. preferred. Salary and title will be commensurate with experience.

Apply by e-mail to jobs@philamuseum.org. Please list the job title in your subject line. Resumes with salary requirements should be submitted by March 31, 2012. EOE

Posted: 02/05/12

Director of Exhibitions Management
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
New York, New York

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is seeking a Director of Exhibitions Management. As a member of the Exhibition Management Department, the Director of Exhibition Management, New York oversees the effective planning and execution of all exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum, New York as well as traveling exhibitions as assigned.

Founded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, and other manifestations of visual culture, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods.  The Guggenheim realizes this mission through exceptional exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications.  The Guggenheim strives to engage and educate an increasingly diverse international audience through its unique network of museums and partnerships.  With nearly three million annual visitors worldwide, the Guggenheim and its network is one of the most visited cultural institutions in the world.
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Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position manages the following departments: Exhibition Design, Fabrications, Construction, Lighting, and Exhibition Management.

Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with Curatorial to develop exhibitions and commissions for presentation at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York and selected other venues.
* Oversee all stages of planning and implementation for New York exhibitions and assigned off-site exhibitions; ensure smooth and effective execution of these exhibitions (e.g. on time and within budget).
* Organize and lead exhibition planning and implementation meetings with appropriate staff; facilitate communication between all parties involved in exhibition planning and implementation and provide leadership to resolve conflicts.
* Work with Finance to develop exhibition expense projections for New York exhibitions; track and manage the annual exhibition budget for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
* Review all invoices related to assigned exhibitions with departmental staff and ensure invoicing of participation fees is processed in accordance with the contract schedule.
* Work with the legal department to develop contracts and conduct negotiations with exhibition partners; ensure all contractual obligations are met.
* Partner with executive staff on long-term planning for the global exhibition program, providing comprehensive analyses of calendar trade-offs as needed.
* Develop and maintain the detailed global exhibition calendar with the Director of Affiliates.
* Manage the Exhibition Design, Fabrication, Construction, Lighting and Exhibition Management departments, which includes all personnel and budget requirements.  
* Oversee other museum initiatives, as needed; recent examples include coordinating capital improvements with the exhibition schedule and negotiating and managing a major film shoot at the museum.

Qualifications and Requirements:
* 8-10 or more years experience working in Exhibitions area for a museum, gallery or foundation.
* Experience developing and managing budgets in excess of $1,000,000.
* Experience negotiating and managing contracts and legal agreements.
* Experience managing others effectively and working collaboratively in team settings.
* Superior verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational ability.
* Willingness to travel, as needed.
* Degree in art history preferred.

The Guggenheim offers a competitive salary and excellent medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement plan coverage.  Our staff also enjoys generous vacation, sick leave and personal days, access to a variety of cultural institutions, discounts to museum stores, and a stimulating and collegial work environment.

Qualified applicants please send your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to employment@guggenheim.org.  Indicate the job title “Director of Exhibitions Management” in the subject line.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted: 02/05/12

Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Exhibitions:

• Assist the Curator of Contemporary Art with the conception, development, and realization of loan exhibitions of postwar and contemporary art. Arrange loan agreements; coordinate exhibition contracts; help with production of catalogues, exhibition texts, labels, and other printed materials; help develop and coordinate installations of artwork; produce exhibition-related correspondence.
• Under the direction of the Curator of Contemporary Art, develop and coordinate ongoing series of small-scale, focused, one- or two-artist contemporary exhibitions.
• Work with Public Education staff to develop ancillary programs related to exhibitions.
• Research, write, and edit interpretive essays for exhibition publications.
• Present public lectures and gallery tours in support of exhibitions and educational projects.
• Work with the Curator of Contemporary Art and Development staff to develop new sources of financial support for exhibition programs, and assist with the writing of grant proposals to secure funding.
• Conduct independent research on topics related to the Corcoran's contemporary art activities.

Permanent Collection:

• Work with the Curator of Contemporary Art to conceive, research, and develop exhibitions of contemporary art drawn from the permanent collection.
• Conduct research on objects in permanent collection as well as objects proposed for acquisition. Respond to research requests from colleagues and the general public.
• Work with the Curator of Contemporary Art to develop new sources of funding support for acquisitions, including cultivation of patrons for future gifts to the collection.
• Help coordinate collection activities with registrars, rights and reproductions personnel, conservators, art handlers, framers, and photographers, to support collection loans, research, storage, preservation, publication, and display.

College of Art and Design:

• From time to time, help develop and teach academic courses and/or supervise students in relation to contemporary art history, exhibition development, and museum studies.
• Present guest lectures and guide tours for students of the College.
• Participate in student portfolio critiques.

Departmental:

• Manage general departmental mail and correspondence related to research requests from colleagues and the general public.
• Conduct research on and maintain exhibition, collection, and artist files.
• Contribute to the activities of the Corcoran's support and membership groups.
• Coordinate mailing lists, contact lists, and cultivation lists for audience development and fundraising efforts for the Contemporary Art department.
• Conduct general research on current events and activities in contemporary art (requires systematic reading of various art magazines as well as visits to local and national exhibitions).

Please send resume, references, and salary history to  HR@corcoran.org

http://www.corcoran.org/jobs/index.php#asstcurator

Posted: 02/05/12

Opportunity for Graduate Students in Interdisciplinary Studies in Curation
University of Regina
Regina, Canada

Wanted! Graduate Student Research Assistant for an interdisciplinary art/film curatorial project between Media Production and Studies and Visual Arts investigating concepts of expanded cinema.  The position will fully fund an MA applicant to the Interdisciplinary Studies program interested in a thesis topic in curation studies. Includes a stipend of $12,000 per year, for two years  (September 1, 2012 to August 30, 2014) under the supervision of Dr. Christine Ramsay and Professor Rachelle Knowles, with independent curator Elizabeth Matheson (Strandline Curatorial Collective) and Timothy Long (Adjunct Professor and Head Curator, MacKenzie Art Gallery).  Duties will include travel (expenses paid) to venues such as Documenta, ZKM, Manifesta 9 and Cinematheque Ontario to train in researching curatorial models.  Other duties will include online research and literature review, copy editing, and administrative/organizational tasks serving the project, as well as teaching assistant duties in a 4th level undergraduate course in curatorial studies.

Contact:  Christine.Ramsay@uregina.ca (Media Production and Studies) regarding the Research Assistant position.    Contact:  Randal.Rogers@uregina.ca (Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research) regarding application to the program.  The deadline for applications is February 15, with a window for extensions under special circumstances.

Posted: 02/05/12

Assistant Professor - Art and Art History
University of Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska

The UNO Department of Art and Art History seeks to fill a full-time tenure track position in Contemporary Art History.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching American Art, Contemporary Art, Modern Art, Survey of Western European Art (Renaissance to Modern), and Art Theory & Criticism (specific to BFA students). S/he will also teach, on a rotating basis, a research methods course for art history majors which serves as an advanced writing course. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop new courses and curricula in her/his area of specialization. A typical semester course workload at UNO is 12 hours, with a course reduction each semester available for research. Additional responsibilities include supervision of undergraduate research [a senior thesis is required of art history majors] and internships, active service within the department and university, and involvement in the local arts community. The University and Department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.

Ph.D. in Art History [ABD considered] and evidence of commitment to teaching excellence, scholarship, collegiality and departmental, college and university service. Candidate should have university level teaching experience, a publication record and evidence of a strong research agenda.

Application must be on-line. Procedures can be found at http://www.unomaha.edu/humanresources/employment.php. Screening of applicants will begin after March 19, 2012. Applications will remain open until the position is filled. For information, contact Dr. Robert Carlson, Chair, Department of Art & Art History, 1-402-554-2603 or rcarlson@unomaha.edu. Applicants are to attach a cover letter, vita, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus or outline for an undergraduate art history course, and a list of three references.

Posted: 02/05/12

Museum Curator of Collections
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas

Application Deadline: February 14, 2012

Job Details

Posted: 02/05/12

Press Officer
Sotheby's
New York, New York

Position Summary:
The New York Press Office at Sotheby's is responsible for promoting, through traditional as well as new media individual objects and collections coming up for auction, Sotheby's specialists, special exhibitions and events for more than thirty expert departments around the world.  Through their efforts, all press officers are also naturally involved in enhancing the Company's image.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement pre-sale publicity strategies for key objects to be promoted. Pitch story ideas and execute placements both locally, nationally and, where appropriate, internationally through Sotheby's international network of press officers, with luxury publications, wire services, traditional print and television outlets and through social media in general interest, specialty and regional markets
- Write pre-sale press releases, organize sale announcements and handle local, national and, where appropriate, international media promotion for specialist departments and their experts
- Distribute post-sale results, including relevant records and quotes/analysis from the experts in charge of the sale
- Arrange and monitor photo shoots, television crews, and interviews with Sotheby's expert staff
- Participate in the development of content for Sotheby's corporate Facebook page, Twitter handle and News blog when appropriate
- Work with Sotheby's international press officers on an ongoing basis to design coordinated, worldwide press efforts for sales, event and specialists.
- Work with Sotheby's Marketing department to ensure consistent corporate messaging for printed and online client communications
- Liaise with Sotheby's Special Events department to identify press opportunities when appropriate
- Assist with corporate affairs communications as appropriate
- Contribute to administrative initiatives and projects as well as office-wide support of Worldwide Director of Press and Corporate Affairs

Qualifications:
- Previous public relations/communications  experience, preferably art world – 5 years minimum
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Art world/art history knowledge/background preferable
- Social media experience
- Existing relationships with journalists a plus
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while working long hours and under pressure
- Enthusiastic and a strong team player who can work well with both junior and senior colleagues throughout the company
- Self-starter who is able to manage numerous projects independently
- International experience and foreign language skills a plus
- Good judgment and discretion

Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@sothebys.com

Please make sure to include the title of the position you are applying to in the subject line of your email.

Posted: 02/05/12

Art and Art History - Baroque Art
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts

Part-time Lecturer for Fall 2012 in Baroque Art. We are seeking a part-time faculty member to teach an undergraduate/graduate-level class within the history of seventeenth-century European art. Also to contribute several lectures on Renaissance and Baroque art to a team-taught survey class. College-level teaching and PhD preferred.

Apply with letter, CV, sample course syllabus, and names/addresses of three references to:

Daniel Abramson, Chair
Department of Art & Art History, Tufts University
11 Talbot Avenue
Medford, MA 02155

Review of applications begins March 12, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posted: 02/05/12

Brown Post-Baccalaureate Curatorial Fellow
Smith College
Northhampton, Massachusetts

Smith College is accepting applications for a Post-Baccalaureate Curatorial Fellow. This one year, limited-term position provides administrative support for the broad range of programs and activities undertaken by the Smith College Museum of Art Department of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs. This includes scheduling and managing class and individual visits to the Cunningham Center for the Study of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, and assisting in the management, research, and record-keeping on new acquisitions to the works on paper collection.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Class and Collection Support: Provide administrative and organizational support for the Cunningham Center for the Study of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs: schedule and administer class visits to the Cunningham Center; assist with cataloguing new acquisitions to the collection; manage the documentation and creation of files and process of re-matting works on paper collection; realize operational efficiencies within the department. Manage all details related to the execution of “Student Picks” program.  This includes working with students to select objects, working with the Marketing Department on developing and implementing a marketing plan and coordinating production of posters, promotional materials, and website, and assist with design and implementation of program evaluation. Coordinate and write for the Cunningham Center blog Paper + People. Participate and contribute to cataloguing and research on the Museum's 16,000 piece works on paper collection, including cataloguing new acquisitions and writing labels for permanent collection installations as needed (requires a thorough knowledge of art history: specialized knowledge of prints, drawings, and photographs highly desirable). With other staff, plan and implement new student programs and initiatives. Provide support for the Cunningham Center Manager.

Departmental Operations: Provide support as needed for department and special projects organization. Answer routine correspondence and field phone and emails for the Cunningham Center for the Study of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs. Help with scheduling and supervising student interns. Perform administrative and research duties for the Department of Painting and Sculpture as needed.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in art history, art, or other humanities field. Research or hands-on experience with original works of art, and knowledge of the history of prints, drawings, and photographs highly desirable.

Skills: Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and strong basic competence with computers. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Review of resumes will begin immediately. To be considered for this position, apply on-line at http://jobs.smith.edu/postings/2540

Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.

Posted: 02/05/12

Assistant/Associate Professor of Art History/Museum Studies
Long Island University
Brookville, New York

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses with capacity to initiate an online course of study for a potential program in museum studies and art history. Applicants for this position should be able to teach from a broad cultural comparative and chronological perspective, especially in the area of non-western art, but not excluding general survey courses with familiarity in Ancient, Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Experience in curriculum development and assessment in higher education is an asset in the candidate's profile. Candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research and a nine-credit teaching assignment with academic service.
 
Ph.D. with a minimum of three years of demonstrated teaching practice in addition to strong evidence of research and publication is required.

Applicants for this position should submit a letter of interest and current curriculum vitae. Other supporting materials will be solicited by request. Electronic submissions may be sent to: artdept@cwpost.liu.edu; Donna M. Tuman, Ed.D., Chair, Art Department, LIU Post., 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548-1300. If invited for a personal interview, a printed portfolio will be required.

Posted: 02/05/12

Curator for African Art
Baltimore Museum of Art
Baltimore, Maryland
 
Overview

The BMA is seeking a dynamic and innovative Curator and Department Head for African Art to join an 11-member curatorial team in an institution with both an impressive collection of African objects and a strong record of scholarship and major African art exhibitions.

Directing the Department for Arts of Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Islands, the curator will oversee the BMA's extensive collection of over 2,000 African objects including textiles.

Responsibilities

The curator's first assignment represents a major opportunity, the formulation of plans for a new installation of the African collection, part of a current project for reinstallation of several major collections.  This project is collaborative including colleagues in education as well as exhibition design and installation. The objective is to develop new approaches for display and interpretation based on the commitment of delivering memorable and inspiring experiences with works of art to a broad and diverse public.
 
S/he will work with a dedicated group of collectors, including the support group, The Friends of the Arts of Africa, The Pacific, and the Americas.  Through exhibitions, public programs, and publications of scholarly significance, this curator will enhance a long tradition of commitment to the appreciation and study of African Art. S/he will build new and more diverse audiences and help connect the BMA to other arts and academic institutions in Baltimore.

Download the PDF to see a complete description of the Responsibilities, Requirements, and Benefits for this position.

Apply

Curatorial title and salary will be commensurate with background and level of museum experience. Please send cover letter, resume, record of scholarship, and salary requirements via email to HR@artbma.org with “Curator of African Art-AAAPI Search" in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Posted: 02/05/12

International Students - Ishibashi Foundation Scholarship
Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES)

Ishibashi Foundation is offering a scholarship through Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) to graduate students who are planning to enter one of the selected universities in Japan and to major in art history.

Ishibashi Foundation is established in 1956 by Mr. ISHIBASHI Shojiro, a founder of the Bridgestone Corporation. Through the Foundation Mr. ISHIBASHI had intended to benefit the public and society and advance culture based on his philosophy, "FOR THE WELFARE AND HAPPINESS OF ALL MANKIND". The mission and role of the Foundation is to contribute toward the advancement of culture by promoting and supporting art and education. Alongside the operation of its museums, the Foundation has been supporting school and organizational activities and projects which promote education, art and internationalization.

◆Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

*Privately financed graduate students who are planning to enter one of the following universities in Japan:
 
Tohoku University: se3@bureau.tohoku.ac.jp
Tsukuba University: isc@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
Tokyo University: seikatsushien@ml.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Tokyo University of the Arts: ryugaku@ml.geidai.ac.jp
Nagoya University: scholarship@post.jimu.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Kyoto University: scholarship@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Osaka University: kenkyou-r@ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jp 
Kyushu University: intlrshien@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp 
Waseda University: syogakukin@list.waseda.jp 
Keio University: ishibashischolar@info.keio.ac.jp

*Students from Europe or North America who are not living in Japan at the time of application.

*Students who have no difficulty in understanding lectures or research seminars in Japanese.

*Students who will be able to receive a recommendation for the scholarship from the university they plan to enter.

*Students who will not receive any scholarships from other parties during the period that they receive the scholarship from Ishibashi Foundation.

◆Amount and Duration of Scholarship

150,000 yen/Month （Maximum duration: Two years）

◆Application Period and Application Procedures

Application period and procedures depend on through which university you apply.  For further information, contact a scholarship office of the university in the above list.

Please note the following:

*Applications must be submitted by the universities in Japan listed above.

Applications submitted directly by the applicants will not be accepted either by Ishibashi Foundation or JEES.

*Prior to submitting application for this scholarship, applicants must arrange for an university faculty member to serve as an academic advisor in order to be considered for admittance into the university in the above list. Applicants are required to communicate directly with their chosen academic advisor to obtain consent from the faculty member to serve in this capacity. Applications will not be accepted without the consent and arrangement of a faculty member to serve as the applicant's academic advisor.

*Applicants will lose eligibility for the scholarship if they are not accepted in one of the selected universities listed above.

Posted: 02/05/12

Curator for Public Art
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri

The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced and dynamic Curator for Public Art to build a new Art on Campus program with the mission to research, commission, collect, and integrate contemporary works of art in all media as site-specific installations at indoor and outdoor public spaces on campus. The vision for Art on Campus is to shape a rigorous public art program that activates the campus community and contributes to the cultural identity of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Works commissioned as part of the Art on Campus program, generally in tandem with capital building and renovation projects, will become part of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum's permanent collection, one of the finest university collections in the United States with strong holdings from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

As a member of the Kemper Art Museum curatorial staff in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, the Curator for Public Art will work in collaboration with the Museum Director, the Dean of the Sam Fox School, and the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Capital Projects to direct the Art on Campus program considering a wide range of campus stakeholders. In an effort to build an energetic and innovative contemporary public art program that serves a large number of visitors and encourages meaningful engagement with the collection, the curator will also develop a program of public art exhibitions and publications. To advance the mission of the School and the University, and to further engage the community, the Curator will foster partnerships with cultural institutions throughout the city and region, and nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities include:

- Research, commission, and curate the installation of public art for Washington University's Art on Campus program in collaboration with a team of campus leaders and stakeholders
- Curate innovative and significant exhibitions with a focus on public art
- Conceive interpretive and scholarly publications with a focus on public art and Washington University's Art on Campus program
- Engage the University and wider community audiences with thoughtful programs surrounding the significance of public art in today's society
- Build on the success of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum's collection by distinguishing Washington University as a public art "site lab" and developing a regional, national, and international identity in relation to public art
- Assist the Director and Chief Curator in developing broad support for the Art on Campus program including fundraising, donor relations, and public relations
- Develop relationships with peer institutions and artists
- Research and write grants related to public art

Requirements

- Ph.D. in Art History with specialty in contemporary or public art plus five years of curatorial experience preferred, or equivalent combination of a Master's degree in art history with specialty in contemporary or public art and more than five years of curatorial experience
- Demonstrated achievement in the acquisition and curatorial organization of public art projects and a record of scholarly publications
- Well-connected within the network of global contemporary art
- Ability to collaborate with university faculty, museum staff, professional colleagues, and museum supporters
- Proficiency in one or more foreign languages appropriate to the field of scholarship with fluency strongly preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Teaching experience preferred

Art on Campus at Washington University in St. Louis

The mission of the new Art on Campus initiative is to commission, collect, and integrate works of art in all media as site-specific installations at indoor and outdoor public spaces on campus. Art on Campus aims to build an eminent collection of site-specific public art by nationally and internationally recognized artists that reflects the University's stature and the diversity of its people and intellectual activity. Artists considered as candidates for the Art on Campus program will have a significant and active national and international exhibition history.

Washington University's landscapes, sites and facilities offer a significant historical setting for public art. Originally planned by Cope and Stewardson in 1899, the Danforth Campus has evolved to include a range of public spaces - both exterior and interior. Art on Campus commissions will contribute significantly to the dialogue between the historical setting and its legacies and current and future University missions.

Contemplated upcoming capital projects include facilities for business, social work and public health, the humanities and social sciences, engineering, research, art and architecture, student housing, athletics and recreation, dining, and structured parking, among others.

Commissions for qualified capital projects will each be considered in a unique way, and locations selected in consultation with the artist to complement the architectural setting and context. Together the campus' collection of open public spaces and public art will help shape the future experience of the University setting.

To view the complete job description and to apply, please visit the Washington University employment website at https://jobs.wustl.edu and search for job title "Curator for Public Art" or job id "23170" in the keyword search.

Posted: 01/29/12

ASIANetwork - Luce Foundation Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow (2012-13)
Wittenberg University
Springfield, Ohio

About Wittenberg University:
Wittenberg University is a nationally ranked, private, liberal arts college. Situated on 100 acres of rolling hills in Springfield Ohio, Wittenberg is easily accessible from Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati and has an enrollment of about 2,000 students. Wittenberg is related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Job Description:
Wittenberg University invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral teaching fellow in Korean Studies for the 2012-2013 academic year. This position is supported by the ASIANetwork-Luce Foundation Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow Program. Candidates' area of research must focus centrally on Korea but may represent any field within the humanities or social sciences including, but not limited to, anthropology, art history, geography, history, literature, political science, religious studies and sociology. Fellows will teach 3 courses per year and participate in the academic life of the University and the East Asian Studies program. Strong commitment to teaching is required. Additionally, fellows will be expected to present their research at the annual ASIANetwork conference to be held in spring 2013.

Requirements:
Applicants should have earned a doctorate or terminal degree from a North American university within the last 3 years. Applicants who are ABD may be considered, provided that they have a scheduled completion date prior to the beginning of the fellowship year verified by their graduate advisor. Ph.D. must be received by the start of the appointment date.

Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $31,500 and are eligible to apply for travel funds from both the university and East Asian Studies.

Additional Information:
Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. We believe it is educationally imperative to further our students' appreciation and understanding of a culturally diverse society, and we are committed to ensuring a diverse environment for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or disability. In that spirit, we are especially interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants MUST set-up an account and make application through our online system. To apply, please click on, or copy/paste this link into your browser: http://wittenberg.int erviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=29573. Then, upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format:

1. Letter of Application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Two-page statement of teaching philosophy
4. Sample syllabi

Complete applications should also include three letters of reference. Letters of reference should be emailed or mailed directly to Brenda Fagan, Administrative Assistant, East Asian Studies, Wittenberg University, Post Office Box 720, Springfield, OH 45501-0720, bfagan@wittenberg.edu; phone: 937-327-6110.

A limited number of interviews can be conducted during the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) annual conference in Toronto on March 15 through 18, 2012. If you are attending this conference, please contact Howard Y. F. Choy, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages & Literature and East Asian Studies, at hchoy@wittenberg.edu.  

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance with the employment process, please contact Wittenberg's Human Resources Department at 937-327-7517.

Posted: 01/29/12

Academic Curator
University of Virginia Art Museum
Charlottesville, Virginia

Job Details

Posted: 01/29/12

Arts Office Administrator
Acadia Summer Arts Program
Bar Harbor, Maine

Excellent work opportunity in a beautiful Maine setting! The Acadia Summer Arts Program provides an invaluable opportunity to host and work with internationally recognized artists, curators, writers, and critics – in previous summers guests have included the likes of William Kentridge, Kara Walker, and Tacita Dean, as well as the directors of numerous prestigious museums such as LA MOCA, Miami MOCA, the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, and the Wadsworth Atheneum. Seeking qualified candidates for summer 2012 and beyond in the position of Administrative Assistant to the Founder and Director of resident fellowship Acadia Summer Arts Program, with the possibility of a full-time position as Assistant to the Founder and Director of the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia. This position involves arts administration, writing, editing, public relations, exhibition coordination, supervising an archival video collection, and collections management of an extensive modern and contemporary art collection. Top salary and benefits for top references.

In addition to the duties listed above, other key responsibilities include coordinating schedules, maintaining calendars, booking travel, facilitating events and general office administration.

BA in art history or museum studies required; MA in arts and business administration or art history preferred. Applicants must have previous paid job experience and demonstrate impeccable organization and attention to detail. Computer competence, social and communication skills are a necessity as well as working knowledge of Windows, Mac, and MS Office. Registrar experience and experience drafting/editing publications or official correspondence is a plus.

To apply, please send cover letter outlining previous experience and interest along with a resume by email to kippyasap@aol.com or facsimile to 610-286-5669 then call 610-286-1912 or email to confirm receipt.

Posted: 01/29/12

Newhall Photography Fellow
The Museum of Modern Art
New York, New York

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for its Beaumont and Nancy Newhall Curatorial Fellowship.  This is a full-time, three year grant funded position.  The Museum began to collect photographs in 1930 and established the department in 1940; its holdings of more than 25,000 works dating from approximately 1840 to the present constitute one of the most important collections of photography in the world. As diverse as photography itself, the collection includes work not only by artists, but also by journalists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and amateurs.

The Newhall Fellow will assist the department's senior curatorial staff in all areas of their responsibilities with specific additional responsibilities as follows:

- Performs administrative tasks in the context of curatorial functions including acquisition procedures, collections records, research for exhibitions and publications, departmental committees, loans, and general curatorial inquiries.

- Performs exhibition support functions, including general research, checklist maintenance, assistance with loans, catalogue preparation, wall labels, liaise with other areas of the museum such as exhibitions, conservation, publications, graphic design, framing, etc.

- Performs work in relation to the care of the collections in gallery, study center, and storage areas.

- Conducts collection gallery inspections and assists in follow-up arrangements in the event of damage, deterioration, etc.  Answers inquiries and conducts some gallery tours as necessary for visitors, etc.

- Researches and catalogues the Museum Collection and Archives under senior staff supervision and answers related inquiries from the public and scholars with regard to such information.

- Assists in the administration of artists' viewing program and the departmental study centers.

Qualified candidates must possess a Master's degree in Art History, ABD candidates preferred, with a focus on the history of photography preferred and 2 years' relevant museum experience or equivalent. Candidates must also be conversant with modern and contemporary art and the history of photography.  Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills are also required. We seek individuals who are highly motivated, pay strict attention to detail, have excellent computer skills, and will bring a high level of enthusiasm to work with a curatorial team.  Candidates should also have the ability to manage more than one project at a time and to consistently meet deadlines.  Knowledge of one foreign language preferred.

Please submit resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements, to jobs@moma.org.  Please reference the position title in the subject line.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

Posted: 01/29/12

Curator of Education and Public Programs
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas

Job Details

Posted: 01/29/12

Art Development Associate
Madison Square Park Conservancy
New York, New York

The Madison Square Park Conservancy is the non-profit organization that operates and programs historic, 6.2-acre Madison Square Park, a premier public space and cultural arts venue in New York City. Mad. Sq. Art is the contemporary art program of the Madison Square Park Conservancy, presenting four newly commissioned exhibitions each year in a variety of media ranging from monumental sculpture to video installations. Participating artists have included Jaume Plensa, Antony Gormley, Roxy Paine, Mark di Suvero, Jessica Stockholder, Sol LeWitt, Tadashi Kawamata, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, William Wegman and Ursula Von Rydingsvard, among others.

The Art Development Associate will join the Art Department and will be directly responsible for identifying and soliciting individuals, institutions, and foundations for gifts and grants to support Mad. Sq. Art , in addition to coordinating the Conservancy's other art-related development initiatives. The Art Development Associate will also provide support to the President and Associate Curator in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, preparation and staffing of curatorial and artist meetings, publications and print collateral production tasks, digital media marketing, and public outreach related to Mad. Sq. Art.

The Art Development Associate will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Identify new prospects for individual, institutional, and foundation grants and gifts for Mad. Sq. Art exhibitions
• Prepare proposals, solicitation letters, and presentation materials for prospects under the direction of the Associate Curator and the President
• Prepare and monitor timelines for solicitations, submissions, and renewals
• Establish timelines for and ensure the timely satisfaction of all conditions of grants and/or corporate sponsorship agreements
• Assist with follow-up on all solicitations, including helping to secure all pledges and writing prompt letters of thanks
• Process, track, and provide ongoing reports on all solicitations, submissions, and renewals
• Manage and maintain mailing lists, research, and donor databases

The Art Development Associate will also assist the department with the following responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for the art department
• Assist with the creation of informational and promotional copy for print collateral, e-news, and the MSPC website
• Assist with Mad. Sq. Art event operations, including day-of-event set-up, RSVP lists, check-in, seating, and break-down, as well as with other MSPC programs and events as part of the Conservancy staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, with a focus in art history/contemporary art preferred
• Demonstrated art fundraising experience, with a minimum of two years' experience in a development position or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of foundation and institutional funding sources
• Familiarity with donor software, WordPress digital publishing, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Photoshop/InDesign
• Keen attention to detail
• Exemplary writing skills

To apply, send cover letter & resume to info@madisonsquarepark.org. No phone calls, please.

Application deadline: February 12, 2012

The Madison Square Park Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Posted: 01/22/12

Part-Time Online Instructor - Art History
American Intercontinental University
Remote (US)

Job Details

Posted: 01/22/12

Gallery Director
Brenau University
Gainesville, Georgia

Brenau University, an independent, comprehensive, liberal arts institution situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains one hour from Atlanta in Northeast Georgia, seeks a full-time Gallery Director beginning July 2012.

Successful candidates for the 12 month position will have a Master's degree (preferred) or meaningful, relevant experience in a field of visual art, art history or museum studies and a minimum of 3-5 years' full-time experience in gallery direction, including grant-writing, curating/installing exhibitions, facilities management, community outreach programming, budget management, and the creation of support materials for gallery events.

Duties will include the management of a significant permanent art collection (spanning from the pre-Columbian to contemporary eras) exhibited in campus locations and the galleries, internal educational programming and ongoing special projects. Experience in Microsoft Office and PastPerfect software necessary. Excellent communication skills, arts advocacy and community relations expected. Potential for some adjunct teaching in studio art and/or museum studies content areas. Competitive salary.

Applicants should contact the Search Committee Chair, Mary Beth Looney, at mlooney@brenau.edu and Brenau University Human Resources at brenauhrresponse@brenau.edu with current c.v., cover letter, list of three references, and samples of relevant written materials.

Please indicate whether you will be attending the CAA conference in February 2012. Review of applications begins immediately.

Posted: 01/22/12

Project Assistant, American Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City, Missouri

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Posted: 01/22/12

AHRC-funded PhD Studentship
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland

The studentship investigating the collegiate churches of medieval Scotland is one element of the Corpus of Scottish Medieval Parish Churches project (http://arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/corpusofscottishchurches), funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The successful applicant will be an Art Historian, preferably with an established interest in medieval ecclesiastical architecture. S/he is expected to develop expertise in applying historical documentation to the understanding of medieval architecture, and in the liturgical and institutional functions of collegiate churches.

The successful applicant will have a first class or good upper second class degree. The project will involve extensive fieldwork, and a clean driving licence and access to a car will be an advantage. There will be a mileage allowance to cover approved travelling expenses.

Nature and scope of study

As the most ambitious means of endowing soul masses, establishing dynastic mausolea, and funding expiatory acts of posthumous charity, the foundation of collegiate churches was an important aspect of later medieval spirituality. Several scholars have worked on aspects of either the historical or the architectural evidence, but there has been no integrated study of all aspects of the collegiate churches. The area of the second phase of the Corpus of Scottish Parish Churches, covering the dioceses of St Andrews and Brechin, offers an ideal starting point for undertaking a detailed study of those churches across Scotland.

The PhD student will primarily base his/her work on a detailed architectural analysis of the surviving buildings, linked with a study of the documentation relating to the collegiate foundations. S/he will consider the religious motivations, the charitable provisions, the scale and types of the bodies of clergy, the evidence for the religious observances, the patterns of patronage, the ways in which colleges might be accommodated within enlarged or existing buildings, the range of building types and their inter-relationships, and the ancillary structures associated with the churches themselves. S/he will also consider the impact of the Reformation, the subsequent adaptations they underwent, and the survival of their buildings.

The relationship of the study to the Corpus of Scottish Medieval Parish Churches project

The student’s work will be directly supervised by Professor Richard Fawcett of the University of St Andrews, and s/he will be based in the School of Art History at St Andrews; Professor Richard Oram of the School of History and Politics at Stirling University and Dr Julian Luxford of the University of St Andrews will also be fully involved in the ongoing supervision. In the initial stages the student will travel extensively with members of the project team, as part of the induction and training process. Subsequently there will be timetabled monthly meetings to exchange ideas and to discuss progress, with additional meetings as required.

Further information is available from Dawn Waddell (dsw1@st-andrews.ac.uk) or from Professor Richard Fawcett (rf41@st-andrews.ac.uk)

Applications should be submitted using the University of St Andrews normal PhD application form which is available from our website:
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/ApplicationForm-PostgraduateResearch.pdf

Closing date for applications - Wednesday 29th February 2012

Posted: 01/22/12

Collection Management Intern-Museum Services
Biltmore
Asheville, North Carolina

Job Details

Posted: 01/22/12

ASIANetwork - Luce Foundation Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow (2012-13)
Wittenberg University
Springfield, Ohio

Wittenberg University invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral teaching fellow in Korean Studies for the 2012-2013 academic year. This position is supported by the ASIANetworkâ??Luce Foundation Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow Program. Candidates' area of research must focus centrally on Korea but may represent any field within the humanities or social sciences including, but not limited to, anthropology, art history, geography, history, literature, political science, religious studies and sociology. Fellows will teach 3 courses per year and participate in the academic life of the University and the East Asian Studies program. Strong commitment to teaching is required. Additionally, fellows will be expected to present their research at the annual ASIANetwork conference to be held in spring 2013.

Requirements: Applicants should have earned a doctorate or terminal degree from a North American university within the last 3 years. Applicants who are ABD may be considered, provided that they have a scheduled completion date prior to the beginning of the fellowship year verified by their graduate advisor. Ph.D. must be received by the start of the appointment date. Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $31,500 and are eligible to apply for travel funds from both the university and East Asian Studies.

Additional Information: Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. We believe it is educationally imperative to further our students' appreciation and understanding of a culturally diverse society, and we are committed to ensuring a diverse environment for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or disability. In that spirit, we are especially interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants MUST set-up an account and make application through our online system. To apply, please click on, or copy/paste this link into your browser: http://wittenberg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=29573.

Then, upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format:

1. Letter of Application

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Two-page statement of teaching philosophy

4. Sample syllabi

Complete applications should also include three letters of reference. Letters of reference should be emailed or mailed directly to Brenda Fagan, Administrative Assistant, East Asian Studies, Wittenberg University, Post Office Box 720, Springfield, OH 45501-0720, bfagan@wittenberg.edu; phone: 937-327-6110.

A limited number of interviews can be conducted during the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) annual conference in Toronto on March 15 through 18, 2012. If you are attending this conference, please contact Howard Y. F. Choy, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages & Literature and East Asian Studies, at hchoy@wittenberg.edu.

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance with the employment process, please contact Wittenberg's Human Resources Department at 937-327-7517.

About Wittenberg University: Wittenberg University is a nationally ranked, private, liberal arts college. Situated on 100 acres of rolling hills in Springfield Ohio, Wittenberg is easily accessible from Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati and has an enrollment of about 2,000 students. Wittenberg is related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Posted: 01/22/12

Director of Program Planning
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Boston, Massachusetts

The Director of Program Planning is responsible for planning the museum’s public programs, working with an interdisciplinary curatorial team on program and exhibition planning to shape a lively calendar of activities to engage a broad public. The program planning director is team-oriented and ensures timely communication between programming departments and the rest of the museum. Working especially closely with staff in the Marketing and Development departments, the program planning director initiates information flow about programs, assists in writing program descriptions for internal and external audiences, and manages logistics for lectures and other programs. Responsibilities include program development and implementation, and planning and internal communication for the following public programs: exhibitions, special programs, lectures, and concerts.

Responsibilities

PROGRAM PLANNING & COORDINATION
1. Manage the long-range planning calendar of exhibitions and programs and staff-wide communication of programming. This includes organizing staff meetings in fall and spring focused on the season’s programming; running the bi-monthly managers meeting to ensure departments work collaboratively on programming, promotion, and fundraising; assisting curators in their program presentations as part of budget process; ensuring inter-departmental meetings take place as part of program planning and budget process.
2. Coordinates major meetings between curatorial staff and museum director. Schedules and attends monthly Curatorial meetings, crafts agenda in coordination with curatorial team, flags follow-up issues. Schedules quarterly Program Concepts meetings, crafts agenda in coordination with curatorial team.
3. Works closely with curators, registrar, and conservation team on special exhibitions to develop time-lines and work plans. Calls general exhibition information meetings for all-staff and ensures that other interdepartmental planning meetings occur on a regular basis.
4. Coordinates program and exhibition evaluation in cooperation with the Director of Visitor Learning and Curator of Education and Public Programs.
5. Attends Operations Team meetings to report on coordination and implementation issues for public programs. Contributes actively to the Operations Team meeting agendas regarding work orders, program changes, and department resources. May be asked to collaborate with the Operations department on creating a cross-departmental program schedule for operational/feasibility planning purposes.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS
6. Works with Director of Education and Public Programs to develop annual lecture series and other programs.
7. Plays a lead role in the development, planning, and execution of Gardner After Hours.
8. Manages the public program schedule (Gardner After Hours, lectures, artist talks, symposia, and other programs) and actively works with departments to ensure programs are scheduled in advance, and budgeted and promoted as necessary.
9. Initiates correspondence with guest speakers: contract, pr info, photographs, travel and lodging, details regarding arrival and run-throughs, thank you afterwards.
10. Responsible for advance internal communication /coordination of events (work orders, check requests, signage requests, etc.). Day-of event communication with Info desk, security, visitor services, to ensure unified coordination.
11. Responsible for coordinating set-up for public programs and communication with in-house and outside A.V. specialists.
12. Arranges for social activities around public programs.
13. Oversees and tracks public programs annual budget and analyzes revenue and expense lines regularly.
14. Supervises a part-time Public Programs Assistant and Program Production Manager.

Requirements

• 2-3 years in program planning and development is essential, preferably in a museum environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage deadlines and budgets
• General knowledge of production elements of programming (a/v, staffing, equipment)
• B.A. or M.A.; concentration in art history or related field preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading interdepartmental teams
• Experience dealing with the public

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified minorities, women, people with disabilities, and military veterans to apply.

To apply for a position, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@isgm.org. E-mail is the preferred method of applying, with all attachments in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Applications not submitted via e-mail can be mailed to: Human Resources Department, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, Boston MA 02115.

We receive many resumes and kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Posted: 01/15/12

Assistant Professor: Non-Western Art History
Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts

The Department of Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College seeks an Assistant Professor of non-western art history (area of specialization is open). The initial appointment is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the 2012-2013 academic year beginning September 1, 2012.

The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Art History or complete the degree by the time of appointment. Applicants must have college-level teaching experience and demonstrate promise as a scholar working in the field as indicated by peer reviewed presentations and publications, innovative research, and critical recognition of the work. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate survey courses (such as Africa, the Pacific and the Americas, and/or Asia and the Mideast), upper-level courses, and topics-based seminars. An ability to teach introductory-level art history/art appreciation courses is required.

Emerson College values campus multiculturalism as demonstrated by the diversity of its faculty, staff, student body, and constantly evolving curriculum. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Members of historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Emerson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity in its workplace.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, and a list of three references with contact information to the Art Historian Search Committee, Department of Visual and Media Arts, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116-4624. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must also fill out an online application form in addition to submitting application materials directly to the department. To view this position and apply online please visit our faculty employment web page at: http://www.emerson.edu/jobs

Posted: 01/15/12

Allen Whitehill Clowes Curatorial Fellowship
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Indianapolis, Indiana

The Indianapolis Museum of Art is pleased to announce a nine-month curatorial fellowship. The fellowship supports scholarly research related to the Clowes Collection at the IMA and provides curatorial training in the field of European painting and sculpture. The Clowes Fellow is fully integrated into the curatorial division of the Museum and has duties comparable to those of an assistant curator, ranging from collection research and management to exhibition development and the preparation of interpretive materials and programs.    

The Clowes Fellow will receive a stipend of $18,000 and an educational travel allowance of $2,000. Housing is provided in a scholar's residence on the grounds of the museum. The nine-month fellowship period will begin September 4, 2012. The appointment is renewable.
    
To be eligible for the fellowship, the applicant must be enrolled in a graduate course of study leading to an advanced degree in the history of art or a related discipline, or be a recent degree recipient (within the last two years). Applicants must demonstrate scholarly excellence and promise, as well as a strong interest in the museum profession. U.S. citizenship is not required.

Applications should include a cover letter explaining your interest in the fellowship, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a concise statement describing your area of research and its relationship to the Clowes Collection, and three letters of recommendation (academic and professional). Applications must be received by March 30, 2012.   

Please send application materials to: 

Ronda Kasl 
Senior Curator of Painting and Sculpture before 1800 
Indianapolis Museum of Art 
4000 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3326

Posted: 01/15/12

Academic Curator
University of Virginia Art Museum
Charlottesville, Virginia

Job Details

Posted: 01/08/12

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Arts Administration and Art History
Department of Art & Music, Simmons College
Boston, Massachusetts

SUMMARY: The ideal candidate must have a broad range of experience within the arts community, bring fresh ideas and energy to the study of art and culture in the 21st century, and have a minimum of three years experience in the arts administration field and demonstrated success in teaching relevant courses at the college level. The candidate will be encouraged to develop special topics courses in arts administration and art history courses on a rotating basis with preference in African and/or Latin American Art.

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in art history or M.A. in arts administration or M.F.A., 3-5 years experience in arts administration, and 3-5 years college teaching experience. Please include a discussion of the place of arts administration in the undergraduate curriculum.

Ideal candidates will possess grounding in the liberal arts tradition, a genuine commitment to diversity and excellence in teaching, a desire to work with undergraduates from all disciplines, skill in online course design and delivery, and interest in teaching adult learners as well as typical undergraduates.

To apply, visit http://jobs.simmons.edu and click "Search Postings", select position title and follow directions to apply online. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, relevant syllabi, publications or documentation related to professional scholarship, and contact information for three professional references electronically to http://jobs.simmons.edu AND hard copy to:

Chair, (corresponding search committee) (Title of specific position department)
Simmons College
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA, 02115

Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

Located in Boston, Simmons College is an innovative institution that links transformative learning with the pursuit of lifelong purpose. Simmons is committed to excellence in education and employment through diversity.

Posted: 12/25/11

Assistant Professor Tenure-Track
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois

APPOINTMENT: August, 2012

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Art History in Early Modern or Medieval Art History (pre-1780s). Ability to teach Western and Non-Western Art surveys. Conversant with global intersections of this period. Interest to work with colleagues in an undergraduate art department comprised of artists, an art educator, modern/contemporary art historians, and graduate students in Museum Studies. Evidence of effective teaching as well as scholarly activity and promise.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1-year prior college teaching (or equivalent) beyond teaching assistantship. Candidates whose teaching accents European/non-European artistic intersections, Islamic art, non-Western art, history of printmaking, or theories of gender or post-colonialism are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach three courses per semester including 200-level surveys of Western and/or Non-Western Art, as well as upper level classes in the art of this period. Teaching, research and publication, and service to the department, college, and university are expected.

RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor. Western Illinois University has a competitive benefits package that includes domestic partner benefits. For details, visit http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/. International Candidates Will Be Considered. Employer will assist with relocation costs. Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with experience.

THE DEPARTMENT:The Department of Art has 18 faculty providing instruction to approximately 124 art majors and approximately 103 student minors. Of the 124 majors, 65 are BA students, 18 are BFA, and 41 are Art Education majors.
 
Programming areas in the Department of Art are art education, art history, drawing, painting, printmaking, metals, sculpture, ceramics, and graphic design. The department offers the BA and the BFA degrees. The graduate MA degree in Museum Studies is offered through the Department of Recreation Parks and Tourism Administration. The department also offers a minor in Art and Art History. The Department provides many activities that are of interest to our majors and other members of the campus community.

Student organizations such as the Student Art League, the Clay Club, and the Metals Club offer students a unique opportunity to participate in art activities on a more personal level and get an inside look at the world of an artist. Please visit our website for further information: http://wiu.edu/art/.  

THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review and one of 37 public universities recognized as top tier "Best Regional University" by U.S. News and World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves approximately 13,000 students in the heart of the Midwest through its traditional residential, four-year campus in Macomb and its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, Illinois.
 
Western's campuses are dedicated to providing quality, accessible and affordable education. The WIU-Macomb and Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The four core values at the heart of the University are academic excellence, educational opportunity, personal growth, and social responsibility. WIU's Cost Guarantee program ensures that students pay a fixed rate for tuition, fees, plus room and board. WIU remains the only university in Illinois to guarantee the cost for tuition, fees and room and board over a four-year period at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
 
WIU is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 37 graduate degree programs. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, the University's 672 full-time faculty members teach 95 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to 10 pre-professional degree programs and 19 certificate programs.
 
Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 20 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region, with 12 major theatrical and dance productions and more than 12 studio shows presented annually in Western's three theatres. The Bureau of Cultural Affairs and the University Union Board present outstanding concerts, lectures, dramatic presentations, films, and dance attractions.
 
The University Libraries contain more than 1 million cataloged volumes, 20,000 current periodicals, and access to over 100 electronic databases of information. WIU's librarians answer approximately 10,000 research questions per year. The library system encompasses the main Malpass Library and four branch libraries. The Physical Sciences Library, the Music Library, the Curriculum Library, and the Quad Cities campus library are integral parts of the University's system that provides full service to students, faculty, and staff.

Western Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

APPLICATION: Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, writing sample (25 pp. maximum), sample syllabus and related course assignments, and photocopies of graduate transcripts (with official transcripts available upon request). Three letters of recommendation along with the referees' contact information (name, title, telephone number, and email address) should be submitted by academics and scholars familiar with your teaching, scholarly abilities, and promise. Apply to: JK-Brewer@wiu.edu (include: "Art History Search" in the subject line of your email; OR: Jan Brewer, Department of Art, 32 Garwood Hall, Western Illinois University; 1 University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455.

Review of applications will begin February 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials will only be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope is supplied.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posted: 12/18/11

Art History, Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Clayton State University
Morrow, Georgia

THE DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AT CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Art History, beginning August 2012.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• An earned doctorate in Art, Art History, or a related field (ABDs nearing degree completion will be considered)
• Successful college-level teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in teaching general education and upper-division Art History courses
• Experience and interest in teaching as part of an interdisciplinary Liberal Arts program
• Evidence of scholarly potential, including presentations and publications

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach all levels of Art History courses. Possibility of teaching courses in related subjects in which candidate is qualified, such as studio or graphic art, media studies, etc.
• Engage in scholarly activity leading to presentation and publication.
• Participate in service to the Department, College, University, and community.

The position is an academic year, tenure-track appointment that reports to the Chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. The position will be available in August 2012. Salary will be commensurate with experience and competitive with comparable programs.

CSU is nationally recognized as a leader in the use of information technology to transform teaching, learning, and other aspects of the collegiate experience. Clayton State University is a Senior Unit of the University of System of Georgia and is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts offers undergraduate degrees and minors in Communication and Media Studies, Music, and Theatre, and a minor program in Art. For additional information about the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, visit http://a-s.clayton.edu/vpa/.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and the contact information for three current references. To apply go to https://adminsystems2.c layton.edu/faculty_jobs/JobDesc.aspx?job=20166.

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