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Posted: 05/20/12

Director and Curator of the Van Every/Smith Galleries
Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina

Davidson College seeks applications for a Director and Curator of the Van Every/Smith Galleries to provide leadership for the advancement of visual art at Davidson College by establishing the vision and implementing diverse and ambitious exhibitions, lectures, and community outreach programs. The Gallery Director cultivates an environment committed to strengthening the size, scope, and prominence of visual art and the permanent art collection on the campus of Davidson College and in the wider community. Qualified applicants must have a Masters degree in Studio Art, Art History or Museum Studies and five plus years' experience in non-profit art center. Familiarity with tasks related, but not limited to: organization of dynamic exhibitions program; management, preservation, and utilization of art collection; budget management; fundraising/grant writing; exhibition design; public speaking; collaborations with artists, institutions, and members of the community; creative engagement of underserved audiences through gallery programs and outreach. Strong written and oral communication skills.

For a complete job description and to apply, please visit https://jobs.davidson.edu.

Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's mission.

Posted: 05/20/12

Post Doctoral Fellow
The Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio

Job Details

Posted: 05/20/12

Program Manager
Art in Action
Menlo Park, California

This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the local community and beyond by bringing art education to K-8 students. The Program Manager is the backbone to our Program and Sales departments that deliver Art in Action's outstanding art programs to schools. This is a full-time exempt position.

Job Description:
The Program Manager will perform a wide variety of Art in Action school support and sales responsibilities under the direction of the Sales Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support active public, private and home school relationships.
• Complete annual renewals, expansions, product sales, and school accounts
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive relationships with School Coordinators, teachers and docents, and answer inquiries
• Manage art shows and art show support
• Manage communications including newsletters, website updates, and social media
• Manage teacher and docent training and workshops schedules
• Keep clear, detailed, current records using SalesForce.com
• Assist with marketing and trade shows
• Participate in Program Committee
• Oversee school surveys

 Requirements and Skills:

• Strong verbal and written skills
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, flexible and conscientious team player
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Strong sense of responsibility and productivity, dependable follow-through, open to new ideas
• Proficiency with Mac platform, SalesForce, Microsoft Office and social media
• Excellent problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Bachelor Degree preferably in business, communications and/or marketing
• Nonprofit experience is a plus
• Experience with Art in Action is a plus

Art in Action is a nonprofit organization that enriches children's lives through teaching art appreciation, art history, and art techniques to k-8 students. Visit www.artinaction.org for more information.

Posted: 05/20/12

Curatorial Assistant for the Collection, Division of European and American Art
Harvard Art Museums
Somerville, Massachusetts

Job Details

Posted: 05/20/12

PhD Scholarship Maritime Sculpture
The University of Hull
Hull, UK HU6 7RX

A 3-year, full-time PhD studentship is available to work on the project 'Maritime Sculpture and its Contexts' from 1 October 2012. This award has been funded by generous donations by graduates of the University of Hull.

This project would address any aspect of maritime history and sculpture in the period c.1700-1900, and welcomes applicants with research interests in the following areas: ship sculpture and the decoration of sea-going vessels; maritime woodcarving and its traditions; the sculpture of coastal towns and cities; and sculptors of maritime subject matter in both the Royal and Merchant Navies.

Applicants should normally have a Masters qualification in a relevant humanities discipline and at least a 2i degree in a cognate subject at undergraduate level.

The awards include full fees (at Home/EU rate) and an annual maintenance grant of £14,440 plus an additional £3000 annual budget for travel and research expenses. The applicant must be a UK or EU national, and satisfy UK residency requirements.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Alison Yarrington, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences a.yarrington@hull.ac.uk

Posted: 05/20/12

Art History Adjunct / Substitute Instructor Pool
San Diego Community College District
San Diego, California

Posted: 05/20/12

Archivist
Joan Mitchell Foundation
New York, New York

The Joan Mitchell Foundation is looking for a full-time Archivist to oversee the Foundation's Joan Mitchell Archives.

Overview:
The archives include Joan Mitchell's papers, correspondence, photographs, catalogues, exhibition announcements, interviews, library and other items collected during her life. The archives also contain relevant materials collected since her death in 1992.

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Creating an electronic finding aid using a Filemaker database and oversee the entry of the archives
- Overseeing the development of comprehensive archival section on the Foundation's website
- Collecting relevant current materials related to Joan Mitchell including press, scholarly articles and exhibition ephemera
- Fielding all research inquiries
- Researching Joan Mitchell's life and work through acquisition and management of archival materials
- Acquiring relevant historical materials for addition to the archives
- Processing image reproduction requests

The ideal candidate
- A graduate degree in library science or archival studies
- One to two years of experience working in an archives
- Knowledge of 20th century art, specifically abstract expressionism
- Meticulous attention to details
- Excellent visual and communication skills
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Photoshop, and Filemaker along with the ability to use and learn new computer programs with ease
- Understanding of archival work as more than just the organizational and physical management of archives, but also of historical contextualization and research

Priority will be given to those applicants who possess the following:
- Experience in creating an electronic finding aid
- Experience with artist's archives and/ or artist endowed foundations
- A degree in art history
- Ability to read French

Please include a cover letter, CV or resume, and complete the following candidate questionnaire:

Archivist Questionnaire (500 total word limit - please)
1.What interests you in this opportunity?
2.Briefly describe your most relevant experiences and skills for this position.
3.What should we know about you and/or your background that might not be evident in your CV?

Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits are offered. The Joan Mitchell Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or any other protected class.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 30, at 5pm.

Please email your application to info@joanmitchellfoundation.org with the heading Archivist. Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews. No telephone calls please.

Posted: 05/13/12

Vice President for Exhibitions and Public Programs
San Francisco Art Institute
San Francisco, California

The San Francisco Art Institute was founded in 1871 for "the promotion and cultivation of the Fine Arts in the community." Throughout its history, it has played highly significant roles as art college, research facility, exhibition center, and public resource. Central to SFAI's mission is the encouragement of an ever-deeper understanding and enjoyment of contemporary art by the diverse local, national, and international audiences it serves.

The Institute seeks an outstanding leader and communicator to reinvigorate its relationship to its various communities as Vice President for Exhibitions and Public Programs. Working with a staff of four professional employees and broadly supported by several Institute administrative departments, part-time faculty, and student workers, the Vice President for Exhibitions and Public Programs will oversee and execute strategic planning for:

• The Institute's fabled Emanuel Walter and Atholl McBean Galleries and other exhibitions spaces;
• A robust and popular program of public lectures and symposia;
• Occasional public music, dance, and film programs;
• In collaboration with the Faculty, an extensive program of high-quality studio, art history, and contemporary cultural studies classes serving more than 500 artists, teachers, and others who are not formally matriculated in the Institute's degree programs;
• City Studios, which provides 150 students, ages 11-19, with a program of rigorous visual arts education taught by professional artists at eight community locations in the most underprivileged neighborhoods of San Francisco and Oakland; and
• New and expanded opportunities for community engagement, including strategic partnerships with respected arts and education institutions, near and far.

Depending upon the candidate's experience and qualifications, an academic appointment in the Institute's Exhibitions and Museum Studies program is also possible.

Experience and Qualifications
The Vice President for Public Programs should have the following experience and qualifications:

• At least five years curatorial and/or education experience in art museums, nonprofit galleries, or related institutions, combined with a knowledge of and commitment to the mission of SFAI;
• Knowledge of the art world and its key players nationally and internationally; an ability to translate this into innovative and meaningful exhibitions and public programs; strong academic credentials;
• Demonstrated administrative skills and fundraising ability, including successful experience cultivating and soliciting gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations;
• Proven ability to build and nurture relationships both internally (such as with faculty, staff, and student leaders), and externally (with trustees, artists, funders, collectors, civic, and community leaders);
• Demonstrated ability to serve as an effective teacher, spokesperson, and ambassador for an institution or program, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills; able to generate awareness, excitement and appreciation of an organization;
• Outstanding strategic instincts and planning skills.

Personal Characteristics
The Vice President for Exhibitions and Public Programs will be:

• Decisive, creative, strategic, and resourceful; an active and engaged individual who leads by example; personally and professionally committed to SFAIs mission, goals and programs;
• Ambitious, tireless, and committed to bringing vibrant cultural experiences to all ages, ehnicities, and economic backgrounds; a personal commitment to attracting new constituencies that sacrifices neither intellectual nor artistic rigor;
• Assured and self confident; a practiced, charismatic advocate for the arts, this institution, and its community;
• An individual with high integrity who is committed to excellence and practices good judgment;
• A partner to the President of the Institute; a team player who will work well with the Cabinet of four other leaders at the Vice President level.

For more information on SFAI
The San Francisco Art Institute has an illustrious history, an extraordinary staff and faculty, famously significant architecture (enhanced by frescoes by Diego Rivera and others), and one of the loveliest settings in America's most beautiful city. To learn more, visit the website at www.sfai.edu.

Application Procedures
Apply on-line through the San Francisco Art Institute Website: http://sanfranciscoart.snaphire.com/safelink=JSSAJOBS&

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, SFAI has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks applicants from historically underrepresented groups.

Posted: 05/13/12

Art Historian - Contemporary and 20th Century Art
Louisiana Tech University
Rushton, Louisiana

Tenure Track.

History of Photography highly desired. History of Graphic Design a plus. Ability to develop and teach a new upper-level course in ancient, medieval, or nonwestern art. Person will also supervise and conduct the School of Art's transition from 35-mm slides to digital imagery.
 
Information and Application Process Instructions

Send letter of application, CV, and list of references to Art History Search Committee, School of Art, Louisiana Tech University, Box 3175, Ruston, LA 71272.

For further information email szalesch@latech.edu.  

Louisiana Tech University is a Doctoral 2 institution, the preeminent university in Northern Louisiana.

Application reviews begin June 1, 2012 and continue until position is filled, pending budgetary approval. EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. AA/EOE/WMA

Posted: 05/13/12

Curatorial Assistant
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Williamstown, Massachusetts

The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA seeks a full-time Curatorial Assistant for a one-year term, renewable for a second year.  

The Curatorial Assistant works closely with the curatorial team to develop, organize, and implement the Clark's ambitious program of special exhibitions; coordinating public access to the Manton Study Center for Prints, Drawings, and Photographs; researching the permanent collection and potential acquisitions; participating in the development of publications and public programs; and assisting the day-to-day operations of the department. These functions are performed in relation to an outstanding collection of Impressionist, Old Master, and nineteenth-century American paintings, as well as significant holdings of prints, drawings, photographs, sculpture, and decorative arts.  

In 2007 the Clark received the gift of the Manton Collection of British Art, including numerous paintings, oil studies, and drawings by Constable, Turner, and other British artists. This is a particularly exciting moment in the institutional life of the Clark which has embarked on a program to present the public with an expanded and renovated campus in June 2014.  

This position is intended to serve as preparation for advanced careers in museum curatorial departments or for graduate study.  

The ideal candidate will be an energetic and organized individual with an MA in art history, effective communication skills, and a reading knowledge of French, Italian, and/or German.  

Posted: 05/13/12

Associate Director, Visual Resources Center
The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

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Posted: 05/13/12

Director of Artist Relations
Alexander Gray Associates
New York, New York

Alexander Gray Associates seeks a director of artist relations to join its close-knit and talented team. This position is an extraordinary, long-term growth opportunity for a motivated individual to work with the Gallery’s strong administrative structure, widely respected artistic program and international commercial presence.

Position Responsibilities:
-- Serves as point person for Gallery artists with regularly scheduled meetings, studio visits and strategy sessions.
-- Coordinates exhibitions inside and outside of the gallery, in tandem with Gallery principals.
-- Centralizes, tracks and communicates activities of Gallery artists, including:
- Studio production
- Requests for studio visits
- Requests for lectures and speaking engagements
- Residency activities
- Fellowship and award support
- Benefit requests and invitations
- Reports artist activities through regular meetings with Gallery directors and sales team.
- Participation in staff meetings and retreats.

Candidate profile:
Required experience: Must have a minimum of 5 years experience working in an art gallery, museum, residency program or art institution, ideally with experience as a curator, artist liaison or project manager. MA / MFA / MBA preferred, BA / BFA required.

Knowledge base: Candidates are expected to posses an intimate understanding of artistic production; a broad background of art history and current modes of artistic practice; have extensive knowledge of museums, cultural institutions, and galleries, including activities and interests of international curators. Candidates will be familiar with the artistic and cultural contributions of Gallery artists and their peers.

Personal characteristics:
Candidates must be driven passion for contemporary art and artists. Friendly and poised professional manner; and exceptional verbal and written communication skills. The candidate will be highly detailed, personable and well-presented, and have a strong and rigorous work ethic.

Required technical skills: fluency in Mac platform with MS Office and/or Apple Pages/Numbers; gallery management software is a plus. Spanish and/or German fluency a plus. The candidate will be comfortable with travel.

Compensation: Competitive salary, full benefits package.

Application process:
No phone calls or in-person inquiries; email only. All applications are considered in the strictest of confidence. Email resume with cover letter, as a single PDF document (no Word documents), clearly labeled with your name to: position@alexandergray.com

Posted: 05/13/12

Art History Teacher / College Instructor
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, Virginia

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Posted: 05/13/12

Visual Resources Librarian
Reed College
Portland, Oregon

Classification: Visual Resources Librarian
Grade: 9
Salary Range: $49,989 - $77,484

A full-time, permanent position reporting to the library’s director of research services. Manages a collection of over 100,000 digital images as well as 110,000 analog images. Supports daily teaching and long-term research needs of art department faculty (four art history and four studio art) and digital image needs of the interdisciplinary humanities program and other academic departments. Collaborates with the art faculty, library digital assets staff, and computing and information services to create and maintain metadata, organize and preserve digital collections, and facilitate use of visual resource collections for group instruction and individual research. Manages on-site image production.   Administers the visual resources collection budget and trains and supervises student assistants. Contributes to the creation, maintenance, and evaluation of web content and services. Coordinates selection, purchasing, processing and licensing of material that support the study and teaching of art in all formats. We seek energetic candidates who welcome the opportunity to play a leadership role in providing library services in an intensely academic community.
 
Minimum qualifications:  ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science and a M.A. or B.A. in art history, architecture, visual studies or a related field.  At least 2 years experience with a visual resources collection or related position, including experience in managing digital collections and relational databases.
 
Desirable qualifications:  Strong background in digital imaging.  Experience with collection management and presentation software such as CONTENTdm, EmbARK, MDID, or Luna Insight. Knowledge of copyright issues related to image collection management.  Supervisory experience. Background or experience in supporting diverse populations of faculty and students.

To apply, please submit a letter of introduction discussing your qualifications, along with your resume or curriculum vitae, a list of three professional references and a completed Reed Application for Employment form (original or scanned) via email to: library-application@reed.edu.

The Reed Application for Employment is located at: http://www.reed.edu/human_resources/staffsearch/index.html

Deadline to Apply:  May 29, 2012

Posted: 05/13/12

Visiting Assistant Professor
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas

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Posted: 05/13/12

Assistant Director, Communications
The Museum of Modern Art
New York, New York

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Communications.  Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Assistant Director manages and coordinates exhibition-related media relations and social media strategy and execution with the Department’s publicists; fields, evaluates, and responds to incoming press inquiries for senior staff; and develops and pitches stories to publicize the Museum’s exhibition and film programs, education initiatives, and other topics as assigned.    

Specific responsibilities include:

- Develops strategy, integrated communications plans, and press materials for exhibition publicity.

- Pitches feature stories, cultivates critics, and develops new press contacts in national, international, print, broadcast, and online outlets.

- Oversees press event operations and management.

- Evaluates interview requests and organizes interviews for Museum staff.

- Coordinates with curatorial departments and other staff for communications outreach, exhibitions, programs, and events.

- Serves as lead publicist for select major exhibitions, educational programs, and other projects.

- Works with Digital Marketing team to develop and execute social media strategies to support the Museum’s exhibitions and other events and programs.

- Coordinates efforts with the Director of Communications to develop and implement strategy; provides support as needed on news stories; and occasionally represents the Director in meetings and special projects as assigned.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree, with concentration in Communications, English or Journalism, and background in Art History preferred and 5-7 years’ experience successfully managing communications strategy and campaigns in a fast-paced environment, preferably in an arts/culture and/or non-profit environment or equivalent.  Thorough knowledge of New York media and experience working with national press outlets is essential. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.  Ability to manage projects independently and establish and juggle priorities.  Knowledge of social media practices and experience using various social media platforms as part of an overall communications strategy is also very important.

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: 05/13/12

Adjunct Faculty - Art History
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts

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Posted: 05/13/12

Summer Intern
Neue Galerie New York
New York, New York

Neue Galerie New York is currently seeking a highly professional and reliable person for a summer internship position in its Registrar and Exhibitions Department.

Requirements:
-A Bachelor's degree in Art History or related field or a current student
-Efficiency in Google SketchUp
-A strong work ethic combined with a friendly and professional manner
-Proactive self-starter with a willingness to undertake tasks both large and small
-Detail-oriented and able to follow procedures accurately

Duties:
-Designing 3D gallery renderings in Google SketchUp
-Assisting department staff in preparation for two upcoming exhibitions
-Aiding with miscellaneous tasks on an as needed basis

Minimum 3 days per week with a start date of June 1, 2012

This is an unpaid position. Lunch will be provided on Mondays and Fridays. Intern will also receive an unlimited monthly MetroCard.

Please send a cover letter of interest and resume to volunteer@neuegalerie.org with "Registrar and Exhibitions Intern" in the subject line.

No phone calls or in-person inquires; email only.

Posted: 05/13/12

Adjunct Professor, Art
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, Illinois

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Posted: 05/13/12

Rights Administrator
Artists Rights Society
New York, New York

Artist Rights Society(www.arsny.com) seeks Rights Administrator. Must have excellent written and verbal communications, an eye for detail and, ideally, prior experience in publishing, rights and reproductions. Art history degree and foreign language knowledge, both written or spoken, a plus. Fax or email resume with cover letter to 212 420 9286 or jhicks@arsny.com Attn: Janet Hicks.

Posted: 05/13/12

Part-time Lecturer - Eighteenth-Century European Art
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts

The Department of Art and Art History, Tufts University, is seeking a part-time lecturer for Spring 2013 in Eighteenth-Century European Art. ​  The course is an undergraduate/​graduate-level class in the history of eighteenth-century European art, covering British, French, and other Continental developments in their historical contexts.​ 

Duties will include contributing several lectures to a team-taught survey class (offered Mondays and/​or Wednesdays).​  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 July 1, 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: 05/13/12

Assistant Professor, Museum Director/Art History - Tenure Track
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas

The Museum Director is responsible for all day-to-day museum operations, and is charged with providing effective leadership, management, curatorial oversight, and academic vision for the Dishman Art Museum. Oversight responsibilities will include the supervision of one full-time staff assistant and student assistants; managing museum budgets and expenses; facilities maintenance and security; curatorial and other exhibition activities; supervision of exhibition installation; and collections care and management. The director will develop and oversee the museum’s fundraising and outreach programming. The director will build productive relationships with faculty, students, and members of the broader arts community both locally and regionally (.50). Teaching responsibilities will include two undergraduate courses per long semester in art history and/or art appreciation (.50) as needed. The Director reports to the Chair of the Department of Art.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Ph.D. in Art History is required. Teaching experience at the college level is required. The ideal applicant should be either a Generalist with demonstrated interest in Contemporary Art, or credentialed in Modern and/or Contemporary Art. Other specializations will be considered. All applicants must show a demonstrated ability to teach art history survey courses as well as upper level courses in various areas of specialization. ABD may be considered. However, the Ph.D. degree must be completed prior to tenure consideration.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

* Ability to teach general and specialized Art History courses along with Art Appreciation courses to majors and non-majors;
* Experience or familiarity with facilities supervision and security;
* Experience or familiarity with exhibition and collections management; and
* Familiarity or experience with standard museum and art handling practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. as a Generalist, Modernist or Contemporary Art Historian with a demonstrated ability to teach art history survey courses as well as within a specialization.
In addition, the candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

* Experience with the supervision of personnel;
* Experience with the oversight and maintenance of professional budgets;
* Experience with community outreach, fundraising and institutional planning.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

The applicant must submit an online application along with the following as uploaded attachments: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two examples of scholarly work, examples of course syllabi and course outlines (If available), teaching philosophy, and the names of three (3) references (with addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses).

Requested items not available as attachments should be sent to:

D. Meeks, Chair, Department of Art
College of Fine Arts and Communication
Lamar University
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 11127
Beaumont, Texas 77710

Posted: 05/06/12

Special Assistant
Mark Lawson Antiques
Saratoga Springs, New York

Full time position providing assistance to the CEO of a locally based corporation, involved in buying, selling, auctioning and appraising antiques. Often acts as a primary contact person to our clientele and routinely answers phone and email inquiries, composes correspondence, and courteously receives office visitors. The assistant accompanies the CEO on house calls where they may assist in cataloging, packing, and loading items, and is expected to perform research, both through traditional methods and over the internet. On occasion they will also act as a buyer at local auctions of eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth century American and European fine and decorative arts. Other responsibilities include providing varying degrees of administrative support to other positions within the company as needed.

A successful candidate will possess at minimum a bachelor's degree in the arts, sciences, communications or related fields and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on written and oral communication. Applicant must be organized, physically fit, able to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment, and computer proficient. An interest in art and antiques is desirable, as is a knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

Interested applicants should email cover letter & resume including college GPA with three references to: marklawsonantiques@gmail.com  Please include Special Assistant in the subject line of the email.

Position is full time, Monday-Friday. Base compensation begins at $25,000 to $30,000/yr and is supplemented by a generous benefit package including paid holidays and profit sharing.

Website: http://www.marklawsonantiques.com

Posted: 05/06/12

The Murray Research Studentship
Birkbeck, University of London
London WC1E 7HX

Outstanding candidates for part-time postgraduate research in the field of European Art or Architecture from the thirteenth to the seventeenth century are invited to apply for The Murray Research Studentship. The studentship, based in the Department of History of Art and Screen Media and supported by the Murray Bequest, covers part-time fees for a period of five years.

Contact and further information details:

Dr Robert Maniura (r.maniura@bbk.ac.uk)
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/arts/our-research/research-bursaries/murray-research-studentship

Application Deadline 31 May 2012

Posted: 05/06/12

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Art History
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, Minnesota / Fargo, North Dakota

Posted: 05/06/12

Assistant Editor
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

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Posted: 05/06/12

Art History/Humanities Faculty (12-10-0093)
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas

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EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2012

JOB DUTIES: Primary responsibilities include teaching upper-level art history courses and teaching in the general education program including Survey of Art History and interdisciplinary fine arts courses. Other responsibilities may include participation in the general education/assessment program; ongoing curriculum planning and review; professional/instructional development; participation in committee activities; student advisement, recruitment, and retention activities; and other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Art History or Interdisciplinary Fine Arts; two years of college-level teaching experience; and experience teaching interdisciplinary fine arts courses, including music, painting, sculpture, dance, theater, film, and architecture. ABDs may be considered if degree will be completed during first year of employment. Specialization is open; however, the successful candidate will be a generalist with the ability to teach outside the discipline. Preferred candidates will have the ability to teach the following: Survey of Art History, Humanities Through the Arts, and other selected upper level art history courses. The successful candidate will possess experience with facilitated learning and web classes; experience with learner-centered education; a systematic approach to the assessment of student learning; experience in the design and use of a variety of instructional strategies and methods of measuring student learning in lecture and lab settings; and a record of scholarship in the discipline. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for part of these requirements.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with appointment expected at a minimum rank of assistant professor. Competitive benefits package available including health, dental, vision, life, and income protection plans; excellent retirement benefits; liberal leave plan; flex benefit plan; and tuition benefits for employee and family.

DEADLINE: Open until filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and unofficial college transcripts with employment application form to: Search Committee, c/o Human Resources, UAFS, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fullerton Administration Building, Room 239 or P.O. Box 3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649 or by e-mail to: jobs@uafs.edu. Electronic submission is encouraged. Incomplete applications may be eliminated without consideration.

Online Application Form

Posted: 05/06/12

Adjunct Faculty - Art
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Michigan

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Posted: 05/06/12

Associate Course Director, Art History
Full Sail University
Winter Park, Florida

Full Sail University is now accepting applications for the Associate Course Director, Art History position in its Graphic Design Online Bachelor of Science Degree Program.

Associate Course Directors ensure excellence in teaching skills and class content. Support Course Director's curriculum vision and direction, and assist with lecture and administrative responsibilities as assigned. Ensure personal service to students. Maintain continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan.

The Art History Course introduces students to selected monuments of art and architecture in the Western tradition - from the Greco-Roman era to the 20th Century - studied in relation to the intellectual background of the ages and civilizations that produced them. Lectures accompanied by various visual mediums will propagate discussions of assigned readings in philosophical, religious, scientific, political, literary, and artistic contexts.

Requirements: The ideal candidate must have a minimum of four years of related experience. The preferred degree would be in Graphic Design or Art History with a minimum 18 credits in Art History. The industry experience would include art or graphic design. Teaching experience is preferred and the candidate must have a passion for education.

Education/Training: The minimum degree requirement is a Masters degree.

Skills Needed: Broad base of knowledge in art and graphic design. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Proficiency in Mac or PC platforms. Must have strong social media skills.

Full Sail University offers a unique, hands-on, real world education to over 15,000 students from all over the world. We are located in Winter Park, Florida, just outside Orlando - one of the world's foremost tourist destinations. In addition to great weather, plentiful beaches, and some of the most famous theme parks on the planet, Orlando features a thriving entertainment community.

Job Code: GRDACDAH22812

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Posted: 05/06/12

Curator  (F/T)
Martin House Restoration Corporation
Buffalo, New York

The Martin House Restoration Corporation (MHRC) seeks a dynamic, visionary individual for the position of Curator.  

The Curator will assist the MHRC in identifying, locating and obtaining missing artifacts from the Darwin D. Martin House, as well as take responsibility for computerized collections cataloguing, intellectual control, storage, and research.  The curator will work closely with the MHRC Senior Curator and the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Applicants should be self-motivated, resourceful and comfortable working in a collaborative environment; should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the capacity to establish and maintain excellent relationships with board members, donors and volunteers.  High level skills in grant writing and public speaking are desirable.

An advanced degree in Museum Studies, Architectural History or Art History with an emphasis on 20th century architecture and/or decorative arts, and a minimum of five years experience with curatorial duties is required.  Knowledge and experience with regard to Frank Lloyd Wright architecture would be an asset.  

The Martin House Restoration Corporation is a 501-c-3 non-profit organization dedicated to restoring, preserving and interpreting Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest "prairie house," the six-structure Darwin Martin House complex.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email (preferred) to:

hr@darwinmartinhouse.org

Or by postal mail to:

Martin House Restoration Corporation
143 Jewett Parkway
Buffalo, New York 14214-2301

Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted: 05/06/12

Executive Director
The Richmond Art Center (RAC)
Richmond, California

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Posted: 05/06/12

Experienced Gallery Director
Rosenbaum Contemporary
Boca Raton, Florida

Rosenbaum Contemporary is a fine art gallery headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, featuring the works of modern and contemporary American and European masters. The gallery is committed to a broad-based exhibition program of museum-quality works of art in various media.

We have recently expanded and are seeking a full-time gallery director to provide general management of our contemporary art galleries, develop client relationships, and generate gallery sales through walk-in traffic and extensive outreach, with primary focus on creating new business and nurturing existing relationships. Additional responsibilities include supervising installation of gallery shows, working with owner to select artwork for exhibitions and art fairs, tracking inventory and researching new artists and art fair opportunities as well as the coordination and staffing of gallery events and art fairs.

Requirements

Candidates for this position should possess:

* B.A. from four-year college or university in art history
* Current knowledge of contemporary art market
* Proven experience selling contemporary paintings, drawings, photography, prints and sculpture
* Minimum 4 years experience in fine art sales
* Minimum 2 years management experience
* Excellent organization skills, and written and verbal presentation skills
* Professional dress and demeanor
* Excellent references
* Team player
* Ability to multi-task
* Mac fluency and experience using art database
* Experience handling fine artwork

Key objectives of this position include:

* Working in tandem with the CEO to develop sales campaigns and coordinate related support materials.
* Coordinating gallery exhibitions, including, but not limited to, gathering information for inventory files, creating invitations, writing news releases and coordinating travel for artists.

Personal characteristics should include integrity, accountability, respect, self-motivation and the ability to thrive in an environment of constant innovation and positive change.  The ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders will also be pivotal to success.

Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages applications from women and minorities.  

Apply to howardr@rosenbaumcontemporary.com. No phone calls please.

Posted: 05/06/12

Art History Adjunct Faculty/Intro to Art
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, Illinois

The Department of Art and Design at Saint Xavier University in Chicago seeks qualified candidates to teach the following class for the academic year 2012-2013.

Part time, One or two classes per semester.

The course is: Intro to Art. MA, or PhD, or advanced graduate students considered.

ITEMS TO INCLUDE:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts Three Letters of Recommendation
Statement of teaching philosophy

SEND TO:

Monte Gerlach, Chair
Art & Design Department
Saint Xavier University
3700 West 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655

Fax: 773-298-3482

Email: gerlach@sxu.edu

Online Application Form: https://www.sxu.edu/about/employment/jobopenings.asp

Posted: 05/06/12

Art History Adjunct Faculty/Renaissance
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, Illinois

The Department of Art and Design at Saint Xavier University in Chicago seeks qualified candidates to teach the following class for the academic year 2012-2013.

Part time, One or two classes per semester.

The course is: Art of the Renaissance. MA, or PhD, or advanced graduate students considered.

ITEMS TO INCLUDE:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts Three Letters of Recommendation
Statement of teaching philosophy

SEND TO:

Monte Gerlach, Chair
Art & Design Department
Saint Xavier University
3700 West 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655

Fax: 773-298-3482

Email: gerlach@sxu.edu

Online Application Form: https://www.sxu.edu/about/employment/jobopenings.asp

Posted: 05/06/12

Director
Fitchburg Art Museum
Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Job Description:
The directorship of the Fitchburg Art Museum, a healthy, growing, AAM-accredited art museum, provides an opportunity to lead an established institution with an $800K budget, $18M endowment, supportive board, and 6 full-time and 5 part-time staff.  The job is an exciting opportunity for an experienced museum professional with a solid art background and a strong interest in leading a midsized regional but "encyclopedic" museum.

The Director must bring the energy and track record to lead, inspire, and motivate a professional staff; engage volunteers and active 27-person Board; and manage a 40,000-square-foot facility with 3 connected buildings.  Located 40 miles NW of Boston, FAM offers studio art classes, school-visit and public programs, and is a vital part of the community.

With a healthy endowment, no debt, and recent monetary and collection gifts, as well as purchases, FAM is positioned to continue its dynamic growth and outreach.  FAM offers a competitive salary with good benefits.

Job Responsibilities:

• As the CEO, bring vision and creativity to lead a successful museum forward to the next level of fulfilling its education mission for an expanded audience.
• Bring broad passion for art and continue to enhance exhibitions, making them more interactive.
• Advance the collections, exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach.
• Work closely with the Board and its committees to nurture relationships and benefit the institution.
• Oversee the staff, providing structure and sound HR practices, while defining and filling necessary positions.
• Oversee operations, finances, and physical plant.  Provide financial and business leadership, including strategic and financial planning, accurate and timely reports, and deliverance of a balanced budget.
• Serve as the public face of and ambassador for the museum, expanding the reputation and enhancing community participation.  Expand FAM's audiences and reputation from north central MA to Boston area and beyond.
• Lead fundraising and administration of the museum.
• Maintain financial well-being by garnering earned and unearned income for annual needs.
• Identify, cultivate, and generate significant financial support, especially through corporate and individual giving and grants.
• Strengthen ties to the political, civic, and philanthropic community.
• Work with, engage, and continue to refresh the Board.
• Work with Trustees and staff to assess the feasibility of a major capital campaign for construction of a new gallery and educational center.

 Job Requirements:

• 5 + years of experience in a museum-management position, preferably in an art museum or art center, including a successful track record in:
• Staff supervision, strategic-planning and project implementation, fundraising, and working with a Board.
• Creating top-drawer museum exhibitions or programs, and attracting grants and/or private funding to produce them.
• Enthusiasm for art of all periods and continents, including ancient, American, world, and contemporary art.
• M.A. degree in Art History, Museum Studies, M.F.A., M.B.A., or related degree.
• Flair for marketing – the know-how to enhance the museum as a destination for families, students, young professionals, and traditional members.
• Dynamic, outgoing personality and professional credibility to be the public face of the museum and to build beneficial relationships with donors, volunteers, organizations, businesses, and regional partners.
• Energy, enthusiasm, self-confidence, and persistence.  Creativity for innovation, but also practical, and with respect for tradition.
• Current knowledge of museum trends.  Contacts with museum peers.
• Proven ability to plan and successfully implement development programs and organize fundraising and capital campaigns and augment endowments.
• Sociability to reach out and cultivate prospects and major donors.  Track record of making successful fundraising calls on individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Facility-renovation experience.
• Capable of completing a large volume of diverse projects simultaneously.
• Be a builder as well as an administrator.

 Desired – the following additional credentials would be a plus:

• Experience as a museum or nonprofit director.
• Experience using museum resources for school curricula and other imaginative learning uses for youth, families, and adults.
• Talent and creativity for maximizing building use & appearance.
• Track record of attracting gifts and long-term loans of art to collections.
• Network of philanthropic contacts in Massachusetts and New England.
• Interest in updating the museum's use of new media such as social media, cell-phone tours, or interactive exhibits.

About the Fitchburg Art Museum

FAM was founded in 1925 by Fitchburg native and artist Eleanor Norcross, who studied in New York with William Merritt Chase and in Paris with Alfred Stevens.  A friend of Mary Cassatt, Norcross painted in Europe, sending back art from many cultures and leaving funds to found the museum.   FAM has grown to house 12 galleries, 2 studios; occupies a city block; and is a community and educational center for the region.  Its collection consists of American and European paintings, prints, drawings, and decorative arts; African art; Classical Greek, Roman, and Egyptian antiquities; and Pre-Columbian and Asian art and antiquities.  The collections are supplemented by temporary loan exhibitions and long-term loan exhibitions from major Massachusetts museums.  Education programs have included national models.  Fitchburg is a city of 40,000 located a train ride or an hour's drive to Boston.  Nearby Fitchburg State University offers intellectual and cultural amenities that complement FAM's mission. www.fitchburgartmuseum.org

To Apply
Nominations welcome. EOE. Apply in confidence: Email résumé (Word document preferred); cover letter; list of 3 references with contact info; and salary requirement to search firm: Marilyn Hoffman, Museum Search & Reference at SearchandRef@museum-search.com by 6/4/2012.

Posted: 04/29/12

Exhibitions Coordinator/Curator
Hunterdon Art Museum
Clinton, New Jersey

Posted: 04/29/12

Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Arts and Humanities
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon

The American University of Beirut invites applications for its newly established Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Arts and Humanities, which will begin September 2012. The normal duration of appointment will be one year, although some fellows may be considered for a second year at the conclusion of their first semester. Appointees will be attached to a relevant department and will be expected to remain in residence for the duration of the academic year.

The competition is open to recent recipients of the PhD whose research and teaching interests involve one or more of the following disciplines: Arabic language; Arabic literature; archaeology; art history; English language; English literature; fine arts (visual arts, theatre, and music); history; and philosophy. AUB is particularly interested in innovative work that explores humanistic study from multiple perspectives and pushes disciplinary boundaries.

Requirements:
- Applicants must have received their doctoral degrees no later than 30 days and no earlier than five years prior to the appointment start date;

Applications must include the following:

- Letter of interest;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Statement of research interests (2-3 pages), specifically, research to be undertaken during the fellowship and proposed research product;
- Dissertation abstract or summary (1 page);
- Samples of publications (or dissertation extracts)
- Statement of teaching interests and experience;
- Three letters of recommendation;
- Copy of official transcript or letter of confirmation from dissertation committee chair indicating that the degree will be granted by the appointment start date.

Individuals who have held other postdoctoral fellowships are not barred from applying.

Stipend, benefits, and other advantages of the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Arts and Humanities include:

- Annual stipend of $45,000;
- Co-pay health coverage under the University's Health Insurance Plan;
- Relocation allowance and housing subsidy as described in the AUB Faculty Handbook;
- Eligibility for travel grant in the second year of extended  fellowships;
- Teaching load of one course per semester;
- Participation in Arts and Humanities core group activities;
- Access to training and support from the Center for Teaching and Learning; the Academic Core Processes and Systems Unit; the Office of Grants and Contracts; and the University Writing Center.

Candidates with experience in or exposure to innovative approaches to research and teaching are strongly encouraged to apply.

AUB will begin to review applications on June 1 and continue to receive applications until the positions are filled.

Application material should be sent to:

Office of the Provost
American University of Beirut
3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor
NYC, NY 10017-2303
USA

-OR-

Office of the Provost
American University of Beirut
PO Box 11-0236
Riad El Solh
Beirut 1107 2020
Lebanon

Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be sent to md02@aub.edu.lb

Webpage:
http://www.aub.edu.lb/provost/initiatives/Pages/ArtsandHumanitiesInitiative.aspx

Posted: 04/22/12

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2013 (Brisbane)
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia

Please note, applicants interested in applying for a UQ Postdoctoral Fellowship in the field of Architecture should contact the UQ School of Architecture's Research Director, Dr Antony Moulis (A.Moulis@uq.edu.au)  prior to submitting an application.

The University of Queensland Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2013: Applications Now Open

Closing Date Schools/Centres/Institutes: 28 May 2012

The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for a number of Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in 2013, to be awarded to early career researchers of exceptional calibre wishing to conduct full-time research at the University in any of its disciplines.

In particular, the scheme aims to attract outstanding recent doctoral graduates to the University in areas of institutional research priority.

To be eligible, an applicant must not have had more than five years full-time professional research experience or equivalent part-time experience since the award of a PhD, as at 30 June 2012. The selection process will also consider the alignment of the proposed research with areas of existing research strength, or research areas that UQ Faculties/Institutes wish to develop as strategic priorities.

The period of appointment will be for three years and appointees are expected to commence in early 2013. The current salary range for the award is A$79,655.88 – $88,765.21 p.a. comprising a base salary of A$68,081.95 – A$75,867.70, plus 17% superannuation. Each appointee will be entitled to maintenance funds of A$20,000 over the term of the Fellowship to support research costs. Appointees relocating from interstate or overseas will be entitled to reimbursement of travel and relocation costs.

The Guidelines, Conditions of Award and Application Form are available online at: www.uq.edu.au/research/rid/fellowships.

For further information, contact UQFellowships@research.uq.edu.au.

Posted: 04/22/12

Malevich Society Call for Grant Proposals
The Malevich Society
New York, New York

Dear Colleagues,

The Malevich Society is pleased to announce its grant competition for the year 2012.

The Malevich Society is a not-for-profit organization based in New York City dedicated to advancing knowledge about the Russian artist Kazimir Malevich and his work.

In the belief that Malevich was a pioneer of modern art, and should be recognized for his key contributions to the history of Modernism, the Society awards grants to encourage research, writing, and other activities relating to his history and memory.

The Society welcomes applications from scholars of any nationality, and at various stages of their career. Graduate students are welcome to apply to the Society's grants after completing at least one year of dissertation research. Proposed projects should increase the understanding of Malevich and his work, or augment historical, biographical, or artistic information about Malevich and/or his artistic legacy. The Society also supports translations and the publication of relevant texts.

Application forms and instructions may be requested by telephone at 1-718-980-1805, by e-mail at info@malevichsociety.org, or may be downloaded from the web-site: www.malevichsociety.org.

Deadline: September 30, 2012

Posted: 04/15/12

Christie's Fall 2012 Internships
New York, New York

Fall Internship Deadline: July 2, 2012

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