Art History Job, Fellowship and Internship Postings
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Posted: 07/05/09
Two-Year Fellowship
The Medici Archive Project
Florence, Italy
Salary: $40,000
Application deadline: October 31, 2009
The Medici Archive Project (MAP) is offering a two-year fellowship (15 February 2009 – 15 February 2011) with fifteen months of fulltime document assessment and description for the Documentary Sources database onsite at the Archivio di Stato in Florence and five months of independent research on a topic related to art history and/or history of architecture and the Mediceo del Principato archival corpus (1537-1743), carried out in one 5-month segment in the second year of the fellowship period.
Fellows will have the following qualifications: a completed Ph.D. or the equivalent in art history and/or history of architecture relevant to Early Modern European history and culture; fluency in English and Italian (as well as knowledge of other languages including French and Latin); substantial research experience with original documentary material; the ability to work with computer database programs and commitment to a scholarly career involving archival research.
Applications should be submitted electronically to http://www.medici.org/fellowship-program-florence-application
Notes: This fellowship is offered to a United States Citizen or United States Resident. This fellowship is supported by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation and may be extended for a third and final year, pending available funding. The fellowship stipend is $40,000 plus an allowance for travel expenses.
Posted: 07/05/09
Associate Professional Specialist - Cypriot Iron-Age Art Historian
Princeton University
Posted: 07/05/09
Tenure-track Assistant Professor
History, Theory, and Criticism of Art
University of San Diego
The Department of Art of the University of San Diego invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin September 2010. The successful candidate will help develop a new undergraduate curriculum that emphasizes translations and connectivity across the arts, cultures, and continents. Candidates should be able to teach advanced topical courses on the diverse artistic practices and visual cultures in Asia broadly conceived, encounters between Asian and non-Asian cultures throughout history, colonial histories, or the condition of the arts and artists in times of global flows, migrations and diasporas.
We seek an individual who demonstrates potential for advanced research and scholarship in the history and theory and criticism of art and who can devise innovative strategies to teach in a pluralistic and multi-disciplinary department. The Department of Art promotes academic excellence with small-size classes, seminar-style teaching, faculty-student collaboration and close mentoring. Faculty are eligible for internal Faculty Research Grants (FRG), Large FRG's, research travel allowances, publication subsidies, and course reductions, and are expected to sustain a clear agenda in research and publications.
The University of San Diego's Department of Art encompasses art history and visual arts majors, a new curriculum in architecture, and an interdisciplinary program, Art, Technology and Critical Studies. Our art history faculty are particularly interested in the historiography of modern art and architecture, the intersections between art and politics, and critical issues concerning the production, reproduction, and display of art.
Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. or A.B.D. in art history, visual culture, or allied fields. Applications should include a letter delineating research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, syllabi of a minimum of two courses you would like to teach at the University of San Diego (one introductory course, and one advanced undergraduate seminar), representative writing samples, and contact information for three recommenders. Please explain in your letter how you may contribute to our evolving curriculum in the history, theory and criticism of art. Please include a SASE only if you require the return of your publications/writing samples. For priority consideration materials should be received by November 20, 2009.
Please send applications to:
Search Committee
History, Theory and Criticism of Art
Department of Art
University of San Diego
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110
For additional information please contact Ms. Alexandra Mundt, amundt@sandiego.edu, (619) 260 2280.
The University of San Diego is a private, Catholic institution chartered in 1949, and is committed to promoting cultural diversity and equal employment opportunities.
Posted: 07/05/09
Director of Communications
Located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is recognized internationally for its pre-eminent art museum, stunning 140-acre campus, highly regarded scholarly and public education programs, and extensive research resources which includes one of the world's leading art reference libraries. The museum is best known for its European and American painting, sculpture, works on paper, decorative arts and its preeminent collection of Impressionist artists.
Reporting to the Director of the Clark, the Director of Communications is responsible for helping to shape, enhance, and refine the regional, national, and international image of the Clark. The DoC oversees key activities related to public relations and audience development. Designed to increase awareness of the Clark and engage a broad range of constituents, the Communications Office is responsible for creating and sustaining the Clark brand through PR, marketing, advertising, development communications, and product development for the retail operation. The DoC works in a collegial, interdependent environment and collaborates regularly with colleagues in publications, curatorial, education, external affairs, IT, and architecture, as well as with outside PR counsel.
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of related experience as well as an understanding and appreciation of the role of art in society and art history.
Posted: 07/05/09
Registrar
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Posted: 07/05/09
Assistant to the Chairperson
Pratt Institute
Under general supervision and with a moderate latitude for independent judgment supervises the daily office operations, assisting the chairperson and assistant chair as well as faculty.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparation and monitoring of budgets (i.e., estimate internships, reconcile budget to allocations, recommend transfers, generate and monitor purchase orders, etc.).
- Oversee use of equipment and services such as scanners, student room, digital equipment computers, library databanks, etc.
- Develop databank for Ph.D. programs and as a resource for new developments within the field.
- Serve as liaison to internal departments (i.e., physical plant, budget, HR, other academic departments, etc.).
- Initiate, generate and file correspondence (i.e., memos, international faxes, e-mail, etc.).
- Supervise work-study students and graduate grading assistantships.
- Coordinate special events (i.e., handle visitor arrangements for outside lecturers, arrange receptions, dinners, etc.).
- Assist with and coordinate faculty searches.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Salary: Low $40's plus excellent benefits.
Qualifications:
Education:
B.A. in Art History or the Humanities.
Experience:
2 years' experience in office management, preferably in a museum or art history department.
Skills:
Above average word processing and spreadsheet skills and excellent interpersonal written and verbal communications skills required. Familiarity with digital equipment preferred.
To Apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter along with the names and contact information of three professional references to ha@pratt.edu.
Posted: 07/05/09
Museum Preparator
Princeton University Art Museum
Summary of Position:
Art handling in the museum environment requires a unique skill set that combines practical wisdom and experience with an ability to think critically and, at times, imaginatively. The museum preparator will be expected to move fluidly among assignments, and yet approach each object deliberately and with prudence.
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Preparator and will be a member of the Preparator's Office which is called upon for preparation, installation, matting, hinging, and framing of works on paper; the installation of special exhibitions; art packing; local transport; gallery maintenance; gallery lighting; light wall construction; A/V media installation; warehouse management and inventory; exhibit furniture fabrication, and general collections support.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the museum preparator is to fulfill collections handling assignments by strictly adhering to professional practices and ethics for object care, display, movement, and storage. The preparator will be expected to carry out the safe art handling of a broad range of media from a collection of 70,000 museum objects.
The museum preparator will be responsible for planning and initiating complex or multiple day assignments that may include instructing or advising other preparators; supervising contract technicians; and liaising and communicating clearly with other collection staff members (registrars, curators, conservators, etc.).
Additional responsibilities:
- Assist the Senior Preparator with project management, scheduling, contractor oversight, purchasing, and inventory of materials.
- Interface with other museum departments, outside professionals, scholars, faculty, senior administration, collectors, and artists.
-Assist the Images Services Manager with object movement related to documentary and publication photography.
- Custom packing, transport, and installation of art objects on campus and in the NY/PHL region.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of 19,000 square feet of public galleries which includes installing and maintaining light fixtures; painting and repairing walls; preparing exhibitions furniture and mounts, and mounting object labels.
- Warehouse inventory and maintenance of exhibition furniture, crates, props, and materials.
In order to apply, please go to https://jobs.princeton.edu, search for requisition #0900237 and create an employment application, resume and cover letter.
Requirements:
This position requires extensive experience in fine art handling. The preparator will be expected to move confidently among a sizable range of media and to properly analyze the physical requirements and the inherent risk associated with object handling. An ability to plan and organize within a changing work environment while adhering to the time sensitive nature of museum production work is critical. The preparator must be able to communicate clearly, act independently and decisively, and understand fully the responsibilities associated with museum productions. An ability to anticipate the next move, to handle stress, and to stay focused is essential.
Additional requirements:
- Minimum of five years experience in a museum or gallery setting as a fine art preparator or conservation technician.
- Demonstrated experience handling paintings, sculpture, works on paper, textiles, and related media.
- In-depth knowledge of artists' methods, materials, and techniques, as well as a general knowledge of art history.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively and follow instructions.
- Detail oriented, self motivated, and a keen sense of mission.
- Accurate and timely maintenance of art movement logs and other record-keeping related to collection inventory control.
- Knowledge of fine art packing and transportation best practices.
- Considerable installations experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in primary carpentry skills.
- Comfortable climbing ladders and scaffolding and operating aerial lifts.
- The ability to move swiftly in and out of trucks, as well as lift, push, pull, and support heavy objects, crates, and other sundry items.
- The ability to dead lift 75 pounds is required and the successful applicant must pass a rigorous and mandatory physical aptitude test.
- Valid driver's license.
- Experience and willingness to act as museum courier on regional, national, and international trips is desirable.
- Bachelor's degree is required, MA or MFA preferred.
Finalist will be required to successfully complete a background check and pre-employment physical.
Applications will not be accepted after July 12th. Application review will begin on July 13.
Website: https://jobs.princeton.edu
Posted: 07/05/09
Temporary Part-Time Faculty in Art Education
University of New Mexico
Posted: 07/05/09
Assistant Professor of Art: Art Historian
Central College, Pella, Iowa
Ph.D. in Art Hist. w/ spec. in Northern Ren. Art Hist.+ 6 mths teaching exp. beyond TA. Demon. knwlg of printmaking & book history. Ability to teach Asian art history & museum res. exp. req d.
Send letter of application addressing interest in teaching in a liberal arts institution, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy & 3 professional references to:
Dr. Robert Frank
Central College
812 University St.
Pella, IA 50219
Posted: 07/05/09
Copywriter
The Art Institute of Chicago
Duties: Reporting to the Executive Director of Marketing and Graphics, the copywriter facilitates the production of written materials for the School of the Art Institute's (SAIC) academic and administrative departments (client groups), from marketing and admissions to student life, alumni and development. Materials include, but are not limited to, direct mail pieces, brochures, books, ads, gallery guides, informational text, as well as the SAIC website, various monthly eNews, and publications. Write and edit for a wide variety of audiences; work to ensure all printed pieces and web content are on schedule and consistent with SAIC's style and voice. Collaborate with communications staff to establish clear, creative, effective concepts for projects with an attention to detail. Review and advise on talking points (e.g., Governor's talking at openings and events), press releases, and radio PSAs. Oversee multiple projects from concept through completion. Promote a culture of innovation and teamwork.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, art history, or marketing, or related experience requiring extensive writing and critique. At least 3 years experience in a professional museum, school or gallery environment. Solid background in proofreading, fact checking, copyediting, and writing using the tracking and reviewing features in Microsoft Word. Experience working with a creative team. Must be deadline driven. Thorough knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style. Proficient working in a Macintosh platform with related software programs including but not limited to InCopy and Microsoft Office.
To apply for a position with the Art Institute, you are strongly urged to e-mail or fax your cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department.
E-mail: aic.jobs@artic.edu.
Fax: (312) 857-0141
Posted: 07/05/09
Curator 1
Office of State Museum
New Orleans, Louisiana
Posted: 07/05/09
Part-Time, Temporary Teaching Positions
Adjunct Faculty
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Department of Liberal Arts
The Department of Liberal Arts at Minneapolis College of Art and Design seeks applicants for part-time, temporary teaching positions as Adjunct Faculty. Salary: $4,120 per 3-credit course. The Department is especially interested in candidates with a foundational or developing expertise in either Art History or Writing for the Arts, and who can provide innovative, inspired instruction to talented, creative students.
MCAD: The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) has been creating art on the cutting edge for well over a century. With the highest accreditation level possible for an art and design college, MCAD provides students the instruction they need to grow--along with the freedom critical to fostering their individual creativity.
Recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches, MCAD offers majors in advertising, animation, comic art, drawing, filmmaking, fine arts studio, graphic design, furniture design, illustration, painting, photography, print paper book, sculpture and Web and multimedia environments.
Located in south Minneapolis next to two of the Twin Cities' cultural gems - The Children's Theatre Company and The Minneapolis Institute of Arts - MCAD offers students an ideal mix of support and challenge. The community is able to be part of the arts at MCAD through continuing studies and youth programs, exhibitions, lectures and special events.
Requirements: Previous teaching experience is required. M.A./M.F.A. (or professional equivalent) required; A.B.D. or Ph.D. (or professional equivalent) preferred. Adjunct Faculty members are expected to maintain active professional practices during their appointments.
Application: Send letter of application (no more than two pages), one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae (no more than three pages), and contact information for 3 professional references (including names, institutional affiliations, e-mail addresses and phone numbers) to:
Dr. Thomas O. Haakenson, Chair
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Department of Liberal Arts
2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
U.S.A.
Email: thaakenson@mcad.edu
Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applications will be acknowledged via email. Interviews will be schedule based on departmental needs.
Posted: 07/05/09
Curator for School Programs
Miami Art Museum
Posted: 06/28/09
Arts Manager, Museum of Croydon
Croydon Arts and Heritage is looking for four talented new staff to support its developing plans across the Service and to deliver the Borough's emerging Cultural Strategy. Incorporating the Museum of Croydon, one of London's leading local authority museum services and a range of arts programmes and activities including Croydon Summer Festival, a growing youth programme and our "cultural gem", the Croydon Clocktower arts centre, these are challenging, creative roles.
£41,199 - £42,939 pa
Grade 15, full-time (36 hours per week)
We are looking for an outstanding Arts Manager to lead our team and deliver a wide-ranging brief in a challenging creative role. You will have a good understanding of arts programming and event management, possess strong management skills, demonstrate a creative flair and share our commitment to delivering a high quality arts experience for people who live, work in and visit Croydon.
Further information and application forms are available for all four roles at jobs.croydon.gov.uk
The deadline for applications is 16 July 2009 and interviews will be held week commencing 27 July 2009.
Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require a satisfactory CRB check and references for successful candidates.
Promoting equality and diversity.
http://www.croydon.gov.uk
Posted: 06/28/09
Exhibitions Manager, Museum of Croydon
Croydon Arts and Heritage is looking for four talented new staff to support its developing plans across the Service and to deliver the Borough's emerging Cultural Strategy. Incorporating the Museum of Croydon, one of London's leading local authority museum services and a range of arts programmes and activities including Croydon Summer Festival, a growing youth programme and our "cultural gem", the Croydon Clocktower arts centre, these are challenging, creative roles.
£34,200 - £35,946 pa (pro-rata)
Grade 11, part-time (18 hours per week)
The Exhibitions Manager will develop and deliver a dynamic, creative and responsive exhibitions programme for the Museum of Croydon. You will be an outstanding project manager with a good understanding of managing and developing exhibitions in a museum environment and the ability to identify and meet customer demand.
Further information and application forms are available for all four roles at jobs.croydon.gov.uk
The deadline for applications is 16 July 2009 and interviews will be held week commencing 27 July 2009.
Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require a satisfactory CRB check and references for successful candidates.
Promoting equality and diversity.
http://www.croydon.gov.uk
Posted: 06/28/09
Curatorial Fellow
The Rubin Museum of Art, opened October, 2004, is a non-profit cultural and educational institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and publication of Himalayan art. The museum has a staff of approximately 70+, a substantial annual budget and endowment, and a growing and increasingly distinguished collection of approximately 2,700 works of art from the Himalayan region and surrounding areas. The exhibitions, acquisitions and publications programs are both active and ambitious, and require the dedicated expertise of a diverse and committed curatorial staff of 7, at various professional levels. Within the curatorial department, this position is for a Curatorial Fellow with an appointment term of 12 months is available beginning September 1, 2009, with the potential for an extension to 24 months.
Representative Responsibilities
The fellowship term will provide insight in critical aspects of museum work including exhibitions, collections management, conservation, art handling, education, and publications. Fellows will be expected to participate in the Museum’s programmatic and intellectual life during regular staff hours.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Proposing and exploring possible topics with the assigned curatorial supervisor, the incumbent will work on at least one and possibly more exhibitions drawn from RMA collections that will travel to other institutions.
• Cataloguing art, giving gallery talks, working on exhibition development, developing presentations upon request and performing curatorial duties for exhibitions as assigned
• As assigned, assists curators in the accomplishment of a wide variety of curatorial tasks.
• Develops or further develops, usually in collaboration with other curatorial staff, RMA exhibition projects related to your area of specialization
A salary of $40,000 is offered. • In addition, 25% of work time will be made available for the fellow to pursue research topics of his/her own choosing.
The best qualified fellowship candidates will have:
• At least an MA, preferably PhD candidate in art history, cultural anthropology, museum studies, or equivalent experience.
• Some experience within the curatorial area of an art museum or research institution.
• Familiarity with European medieval and renaissance art, and religious iconography strongly preferred for research on upcoming exhibitions with cross-cultural themes.
• Familiarity with exhibition development processes.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Reading and/or writing knowledge of Tibetan, Nepali, Sanskrit, or other relevant research languages.
Posted: 06/28/09
Gallery/Office Manager
Central London, Mayfair
Sarah Myerscough Fine Art is looking for a Manager to organise the office of a successful gallery. This person must have great computer and office skills and be Arts Educated, preferably to MA (Art History) standard and have some gallery experience. The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure is very important. This is a highly-responsible position requiring an exceptionally organised and committed individual that enjoys an administrative role but has the confidence and ability to discuss exhibitions with visitors and clients alike. Knowledge of the art world is essential. The position available would be hands on, and involve working in all aspects of the gallery business, including database work, liaising with clients and artists, exhibition programming and gallery maintenance (technical skills useful). It is an exciting opportunity with excellent long term prospects which would allow an individual to be involved in the decision-making processes within a gallery environment.
Hours: Full Time; 10 – 6 and alternate Saturdays 12-3
Qualification Level: MA preferred
Closing Date: 15/07/2009
Please email CV with covering letter to gallery@sarahmyerscough.com
Posted: 06/28/09
PhD Position: Persuasive rhetoric in game design
Utrecht
This project investigates how the medium-specificity of computer games make them suitable for persuasive purposes and to what extent and in what ways persuasive rhetorical strategies can be designed to convince serious-game players of the veracity of a certain point of view - as in games for change - or the necessity of a behavioral change - as in health games. Although a project description exists, candidates are also given the opportunity to develop a PhD proposal of their own.
This project should fit into the research project Design rules for learning through simulated worlds.
For more information check: http://www2.let.uu.nl/Solis/ogc/vacatures/2009/phd_researcher_GATE2.htm.
GATE website: http://gate.gameresearch.nl.
Project description: http://gate.gameresearch.nl/index.php?pageID=53.
Posted: 06/28/09
Curator (part-time)
The New York City Police Museum seeks a Curator to research and develop content for The New York City Police Museums exhibitions, as well as improving upon existing displays and helping to create new, innovative shows.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Act as a liaison between the Museum and outside consultants (i.e., exhibit designers, graphic designers, etc.) who aid in producing new displays; making certain that the best interest of the Museum is maintained.
* Assist with research requests for individuals, students, researchers, educators, and other professionals seeking information from The New York City Police Museum.
* Other administrative duties may include working with the Registrar to secure loan agreements, donations, copyrights, and research permission requests and the fees associated. The Curator will also work directly with the Director of Education to create educational stimulating exhibits.
* TMS experience preferred. Curator will work with Registrar to create contextual content for eMuseum, which will provide online access to highlighted items in the Museums collection.
Minimum Requirements:
* B.A. or B.S. degree required; graduate preferred.
* Minimum 3-5 years experience managing related Museum functions in accordance with Museum standards.
To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume to the Executive Director, Julie Bose at: Jbose@nycpolicemuseum.org
No phone calls.
Posted: 06/28/09
Photography Specialist, New York
For our internationally renowned auction house client, we are seeking a Photography Specialist.
The successful candidate will act as a primary business-getter for department, with focus on high-value property and developing long-term client relationships. Detailed knowledge of the international art market, a developed client list and strong general knowledge of photography with an emphasis on contemporary work is essential. The ideal applicant will have a BA in Art History or related discipline, M.A preferred; a minimum of 5 years senior level experience in an art gallery or auction house; exceptional communications, interpersonal and organizational skills essential. This is an excellent position for a dedicated, career-oriented professional.
Some travel required. Salary DOE and excellent benefits.
Please send a resume, detailed cover letter and the names of three references to recruiters@artstaffing.com
Posted: 06/28/09
Departmental Assistant, Contemporary Art
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
For more information and to apply, visit www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr.
Website: http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr
Posted: 06/21/09
Lectureship in Art History
The Department of Art History at The University of Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (tenure track) to teach in the fields of modern and contemporary art and theory. The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant area, as well as teaching experience and a track record in research and publication.
He or she will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to supervise Masters and Doctoral research students, and to be currently pursuing an active research programme. In a small department all staff necessarily undertake some administrative responsibilities, and we seek someone who will be prepared to play an energetic and collegial role. An ability to contribute to the Postgraduate Programme in Museums and Cultural Heritage would also be an asset.
The department's website can be viewed at www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/ahi
Further information and application procedures can be found at www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities
The closing date is 22 July 2009.
Posted: 06/21/09
Art History Part Time Instructor
The Art Institute of California-Sacramento is a baccalaureate degree institution accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is one of the newest additions to The Art Institutes International, America's leader in creative education. Due to growth in our student population, the Art Institute of California-Sacramento is currently seeking part-time instructors to teach:
Art History
The part time instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. S/He provides education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. S/He encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development. This position is part time/adjunct only.
Key Job Elements:
Provides competency-based education which aligns with the EDMC model of curricula as well as supports the EDMC style of system delivery.
Designs and delivers class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, the development of activities which support lesson objectives, and (in the case of online instructors ONLY) delivers the instruction as approved.
Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establish student performance criteria and evaluation.
Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.
Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.
Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
Candidates must have a master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of related documented professional experience. Teaching experience preferred.
For immediate consideration, please send cover letter, resume and unofficial copies of transcripts to the department chair: Joan Bouillon, jbouillon@aii.edu.
Education Management embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.
Posted: 06/21/09
Spanish/Italian/German/Mandarin Speaking Gallery Lecturers
The Museum of Modern Art
(New York NY)
The Education Department at The Museum of Modern Art is seeking freelance gallery lecturers to give guided group tours of artworks in MoMA's collection to a Spanish, Italian, German and/or Mandarin speaking general audience. The ideal candidates will have a strong interest in and knowledge of modern and contemporary art and will be equally proficient in English and another of the foreign languages mentioned above.
Requirements: Master's degree or higher degree (Art History preferred).
Fluency in spoken Spanish, Italian, German or Mandarin and English. Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills. Previous museum education and gallery lecturing experience preferred. Must be legally qualified to work in the United States.
To apply, please submit a resume to jobs@moma.org. No phone calls please.
Only candidates selected for an audition will be contacted. The Museum of Modern Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Website: http://www.moma.org/
Posted: 06/21/09
Executive Director
Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin
AAM accredited Art Museum in West Texas seeks energetic experienced museum administrator to work with Board of Trustees, a dedicated staff, and enthusiastic volunteers. The successful candidate should have at least 5 years of Museum experience and preferably have an MFA degree or Master’s Degree in art history or museum studies. The Director has oversight responsibility for the Museum’s programming and resources which include: sophisticated facility, an expanding collection of American Art, an active exhibit schedule, and strong educational programs for all ages. The Search Committee is looking for a person with excellent administrative skills and knowledge in finance, development and fund raising.
For more information about the Museum, visit http://www.noelartmuseum.org.
To apply send cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references to Barbara Davis – Search Committee Chairman. Please no phone inquiries. Please e-mail submissions to lwarner@netwest.com AND send hard copy to Barbara Davis, 35 Muirfield, Odessa, TX 79762.
Posted: 06/14/09
Director and Chief Curator
Boston University Art Gallery
Posted: 06/14/09
Curator of Middle Eastern Art
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is seeking a Curator of Middle Eastern Art for the Abu Dhabi Project team. This position is responsible for working closely with the Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum's senior curatorial staff in order to develop an ambitious international program of exhibitions, educational programs and publications; and build an art collection focused on Contemporary (and Modern) Middle Eastern art. This position reports to the Chief Officer for Global Strategies and the Chief Curator.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have direct reports. However, there may be supervision of interns, as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
EXHIBITIONS
- Manage activities of Middle Eastern Art Advisory Council and the programming for the Middle Eastern Cultural Center housed in the Guggenheim Foundation, Abu Dhabi Project.
- Conceive and organize special exhibitions of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art composed of loans from public and private collections or directly from artists' studios.
- General responsibilities include original research, composing checklists, negotiating loans, writing essays and related exhibition texts, overseeing exhibition installations, managing exhibition budgets, and coordinating all exhibition details with other departments within the museum. Liaise with external venues for traveling exhibitions.
- Coordinate special exhibitions organized by or with other institutions. Negotiate contracts with appropriate staff in New York and Abu Dhabi.
- Perform internal coordination of exhibitions including overseeing or approving installations.
- Participate in exhibition programming and scheduling discussions with the Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum staff regarding programming at all affiliates. Communicate related issues between Abu Dhabi and New York Museums.
- Maintain oversight of all relevant exhibition catalogues and other related published materials in coordination with New York staff.
COLLECTION
- Establish rationale and strategy for building a collection of Middle Eastern art. Coordinate collection priorities with Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. Work with Guggenheim Museum Director, Chief Curator, and Senior Curatorial staff to identify works for acquisition. Prepare acquisition presentation materials for consideration by the "Collection Entity", the official advisory board established by the government of Abu Dhabi.
- Cultivate collectors and solicit donations of works of art.
- Conceive and organize special exhibitions and installations drawn from the Guggenheim Foundation, Abu Dhabi Project's permanent collection.
- Conduct research on the permanent collection to complement permanent collection installations or for museum publications.
- Oversee collection publications, including the website and marketing materials. Review content and coordinate production with New York staff.
DEPARTMENTAL
- Work closely with conservation, publications, and education staff on all matters relating to Middle Eastern art, artists and exhibitions.
- Contribute to the activities of the museum membership groups. Collaborate with institutional colleagues to develop programs, classes, lecture series, etc. for public and museum membership groups.
- Give gallery talks, lectures, panel discussions and VIP tours in support of exhibitions, educational projects or as needed.
- Meet with and respond to questions from press and general public, as needed.
- Manage general departmental mail and correspondence related to relevant research requests from colleagues and the general public.
- Represent GFADP curatorial department at regional Middle Eastern and International art exhibitions and events. Build relationships with UAE and Middle Eastern art community both across the region and internationally.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Advanced degree in Art History or related field with concentration in modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art. Direct experience in working in Middle East is beneficial.
- Minimum of 8 years of curatorial experience
- Proven knowledge of professional museum practices, including realization of loan exhibitions; history of scholarship and publications related to modern or contemporary art; and experience in project fundraising and exhibition programming.
- Proven experience in working in an international context; interest in cultural diplomacy.
- Experience working with museum membership groups and patron committees, managing junior staff.
- Ability to frequently travel domestically and internationally.
- Verbal and written fluency in English and Arabic/Persian/French or German preferred.
- Proficiency with database software (The Museum System preferred) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) software.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills, written and interpersonal.
The Guggenheim offers a competitive salary and excellent medical, dental, life insurance, disability and pension 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 "Curator of Middle Eastern Art- Abu Dhabi" in the subject line. Only those applicants who meet our requirements for this position will be contacted.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
Posted: 06/14/09
Director of Gallery & Exhibition Programs
MCAD Gallery
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design has an immediate opening for a full-time, benefits-eligible Director of Gallery and Exhibition Programs. We enjoy a dynamic work environment that includes generous holiday and vacation time accruals. We offer a flexible and comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental and 403(b) pension plans.
Primary Function:
Gallery: Works with all members of the MCAD community to provide inclusive and creative leadership that enriches the academic programs and promotes the mission of the college to the broader public, arts and design communities and cultural agencies. Acts as liaison to the professional art, design and donor communities by representing the college and developing opportunities that will advance exhibition and professional interactions.
Exhibition Programs: Responsible for the direction, organization and installation of exhibitions and gallery operations. Coordinates programming that supports the academic programs and the mission of the college. Works with community and regional arts organizations for publicity, programming and co-sponsorship of exhibitions and related events. Administers all aspects of the McKnight and Jerome Foundation Fellowship Programs.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in art history, studio or design area, or equivalent. Minimum of three years experience with curatorial activities. Effective record of exhibitions, programming, management, visiting artists and fundraising where applicable. Professional experience in organization and installation of exhibitions. Must possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse groups and a high level of verbal and written communication skills. Management abilities must include good interpersonal skills, budget management, effective staff management and responsible oversight of the gallery and its resources. As a condition of employment, applicants will be required to undergo a background check.
Contact our website for complete position description at www.mcad.edu/employment. Then to apply, email your cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to: academicaffairs@mcad.edu; OR fax same to: 612-874-3689; OR send same to:
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
ATTN: Osla Thomason, Academic Affairs
2501 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Posted: 06/14/09
Chief Curator
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale (MoA|FL), a division of Nova Southeastern University (NSU), invites applications for Chief Curator. As the Chief Curator you will be responsible for curatorial leadership that organizes and coordinates exhibitions and collection policies and procedures for the Museum. The Chief Curator will also hold Faculty status at appropriate level with NSU's Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences.
Qualifications include a terminal degree or highest degree in field of study of art history; ABD considered, at least five years of museum experience at the curatorial level. Experience in grant writing preferred. College/University teaching experience desired. For further information about the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, please go to www.moafl.org ; and for a full job description, refer to www.nsujobs.com (position #994156)
The Museum was founded in 1958 and is housed in a building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes located in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Museum merged into NSU on July 1, 2008, and is now a division of the University. NSU's main 330-acre campus in Davie, Florida, has more than 28,000 students and is the sixth-largest independent , not-for-profit university in the United States. Applications should be submitted online at www.nsujobs.com for position #994156.
Posted: 06/14/09
Public Relations Writing Internship
The Modern
Fort Worth, Texas
Additional Internship Responsibilities:
Assist PR Manager on projects as assigned, including but not limited to:
Managing News Clippings
* Receiving and counting packages from the Clipping Bureau
* Maintain a Clipping Center for Museum Staff to use
* Provide summary to staff of news online
* Maintain kitchen bulletin board notices
Research for a Media Buying Plan
* Find costs, circulations, demographics, income level for demographics
Assist in distribution and writing of press releases and communication material
* Gather information and put it in manuscript format for weekly and monthly listings
Keep up with ongoing filing.
Fulfill admission ticket donation requests to organizations.
Candidates should be available to work 10 to 15 hours per week. PR internships are unpaid.
This position is available for fall 2009. Applications should be submitted by Friday August 21, 2009.
Please visit www.themodern.org/internships.html to download internship application form and mail all documents to mccracken@themodern.org
Posted: 06/14/09
Curator of Exhibitions
The University Art Museum, California State University, Long Beach, is seeking a qualified individual to be the full-time curator of exhibitions. Background and accomplishments include MA/MFA in Art History/Art/Museum Studies; significant experience in exhibition research and installation with particular emphasis on contemporary art; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience in fundraising and grant writing preferred. For further information, please call Ilee Kaplan (562) 985-5761.
Posted: 06/14/09
Online Adjunct Faculty
Eastern Wyoming College
Applications are being accepted for adjunct instructors with experience in online course development and/or online teaching in the following general education areas: Spanish, English Composition, Literature, US History, Art History, Introduction to Music, Mathematics, Psychology and Sociology. Requirements: A master's degree in one of the subject areas listed above or a closely related master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours from an accredited US University (or equivalent). Masters course work should be in one of the subject areas listed and experience developing and/or teaching online courses using Blackboard. One year teaching at a post secondary level preferred. Send a letter of application, vita and three current references to Dr. Richard Holcomb, Vice President for Learning, Eastern Wyoming College 3200 West "C" Street, Torrington, Wyoming 82240.
Eastern Wyoming College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted: 06/14/09
Executive Director
The American Museum in Britain
The American Museum in Britain, located in Bath, is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to be its next Executive Director. This position will present a unique and exciting challenge to the proper individual. The Museum will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2011 and is about to embark on the third and final phase of its Capital Campaign The Centre for American Cultural Studies.
The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and will be experienced in managing people, budgets and Museum programming. The Director will work closely with our diverse board, both in the United States and England as well with our Friends, donors, and Council members. The Director will be well versed in fund-raising and will have the talents necessary to cultivate new relationships, strengthen our presence in Bath, London and the US, and broaden our base of support. In addition to having a keen understanding of museums, the ideal candidate will have experience with American Decorative Arts.
We are not only looking for experience but excitement and imagination.
For further information www.americanmuseum.org
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and pension benefits. If you believe that you are up to this challenge, please submit your resume, together with a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interests to fred@vinton-uk.com by 17 July 2009.
Posted: 06/07/09
Associate Curator of Early European Art
Yale University Art Gallery
Posted: 06/07/09
Adjunct Faculty - Graphic and Communication Design
La Roche College
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Instructors are expected to have specific training, competence and experience in the discipline for which they are applying and are expected to plan, organize, and facilitate instruction in a manner that promotes and guides successful student outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, MFA in Graphic Design or master's in related field preferred.
Please submit letter of application, resume, contact information for three references and samples of professional work and student work. Materials of qualified candidates will be kept on file for two years and reviewed as positions become available.
For more information about the Graphic & Communication Design Department at La Roche College, please visit www.laroche.edu
Send letter of application with resume, contact information for three references and samples of professional and student work to:
hr@laroche.edu
La Roche College is an equal opportunity employer
Posted: 05/31/09
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Western Art History
Beginning Spring 2010 or when filled.
The Graduate Institute of Art History of NTNU invites applications for an open-rank full-time position specializing in Western art history.
Responsibilities of the position include active pursuit of research and teaching, service to the department and university. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester. Ph.D. required and teaching experience preferred. Applicants must be able to teach in English or Chinese. If within three years, the employee passes teaching and research review, the employee may attain tenure.
To apply, please submit letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, two letters of recommendation, sample syllabi for courses taught or prepared to teach, three publications and a photocopy of Ph.D. diploma to:
Chair of Search Committee
Graduate Institute of Art History
National Normal Taiwan University
No. 162 Sec. 1 He-ping East Road
10610 TAIPEI, TAIWAN
Deadline of Application: August 31st, 2009. Please address questions regarding this position to:
Contact: Miss Yang
Tel: +886 (0) 2 2395-9885
Fax: +886 (0) 2 2395-9886
Email: hoart@deps.ntnu.edu.tw
Posted: 04/19/09
Fulbright Scholar Opportunities in Art History
The Fulbright Scholar Program for US Faculty and Professionals for 2010-2011 is open.
The Fulbright Scholar Program offers 18 awards in lecturing, research or combined lecturing/research in art history, including four Fulbright Distinguished Chairs. Even better, faculty and professionals in art history also can apply for one of the 144 "All Discipline" awards open to all fields.
What does Fulbright offer in art history? Here are a few of the awards for 2010-2011:
Middle East and North Africa – Award #0417 – Middle East and North Africa Regional Research Program - 3-9 months in two or more countries
Philippines – Award #0175 – study of the United States
Ukraine – Award #0399 – cultural resource management, art conservation, museum studies
The application deadline is August 1, 2009. U.S. citizenship is required.
For a full, detailed listing of all Fulbright programs and other eligibility requirements visit our website at www.cies.org, or send a request for materials to scholars@cies.iie.org.
Posted: 02/15/09
Instructors - Art History
Posting: 020903
Location: Eugene
Closes: 2010-02-28
463 Oregon Hall, 5210 University of Oregon, Eugene OR, 97403-5210
Office (541) 346-3159, Fax (541) 346-2548, TTY (541) 346-0852, Jobline (541) 346-2957.
An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
