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Curatorial Fellowship Diversity Arts – Columbia College Chicago

Description

Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are located in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.

Columbia College Chicago a private urban institution of over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a Curatorial Fellow for Diversity in the Arts.

Position Summary

The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago (MoCP) offers one paid 24-month Curatorial Fellowship for Diversity in the Arts, which begins in September 2020. This position will help the MoCP expand and diversify its holdings by researching and planning for the collection and exhibitions; helping to develop associated publications, and supporting the curricular use of the museum’s collection in areas that are currently underrepresented on the museum staff, such as African, Asian, Latin American, Islamic, and Native American art.

The Curatorial Fellowship provides recent graduates in the field with important professional experience.

This is a grant funded position. The position is 25 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Diversify the museum’s programs and holdings by researching and planning for the collection and exhibitions.
  • Assist with associated publications including books, texts for exhibitions and catalogue entries for collection.
  • Support the curricular use of the museum’s collection to reflect the economic, racial, cultural, and educational diversity of contemporary society.
  • Conduct print viewings and tours as needed for students and the general public.
  • Develop an exhibition of contemporary photography for presentation in year two of fellowship. Research, correspond with artists, write texts, and plan all aspects of the exhibition in collaboration with museum staff.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Art History or related field with emphasis on Photography, Modern or Contemporary Art required.
  • Previous museum experience a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills are required.
  • Strong knowledge of (or familiarity with) two or more areas in African, Asian, Latin American, Islamic or Native American Art.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills including the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the college or department.

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits.

We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement and real-world experiences.

Additional Information

Position subject to a background screening.

This is a union position.

This position is overtime eligible.

Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

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Director and Curator – College of Wooster Art Museum

Requirements:

The College of Wooster is seeking a Director and Curator for The College of Wooster Art Museum (CWAM). Reporting to the Provost, the Director/Curator provides vision and leadership for the museum and develops strategies to fulfill its mission. The Director is the spokesperson and representative of the museum on campus, within the region, and nationally, integrating visual art into both the curriculum and the life of the campus. The next Director and Curator for the CWAM will join the campus community at a particularly important time as implementation of the recently endorsed strategic plan is underway. The CWAM’s programs will be especially important to the strategic plan’s focus on experiential learning; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the development of new curricular pathways. The next Director will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of engaged faculty from multiple disciplines, including a new program to be developed in Museum Studies, and explore new forms of collaborative partnership with the support of the Office of Academic Affairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Articulate the museum’s mission and provide leadership, cooperative spirit, and momentum to carry out the mission.

· Develop and manage the annual operating budget and assist with development opportunities and efforts when requested.

· Oversee the curation and management of the permanent collection in accordance with Board policy and the mission of the museum, including acquisitions, borrowing and lending of works, conservation and maintenance, deaccessioning, and utilization.

· Ensure the safety of, and accountability for, all assets under the CWAM jurisdiction.

· Direct the exhibitions program by researching, planning, and executing exhibitions that present a broad spectrum of art including local, regional, national and international shows.

· Develop exhibitions that support the curriculum of the college and in which students play an active role.

· Develop programs for and relationships with a diverse population of constituents and stakeholders.

· Maintain and update museum website and oversee strategic and routine communications with campus and community audiences.

· Supervise a half-time preparator and part-time administrative coordinator; hire and supervise five to six student employees yearly.

· Other duties may be assigned.

· Depending on departmental needs and the Director’s teaching experience and academic qualifications, may occasionally teach courses as time permits.

Requirements:

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, four to five years curatorial and management experience in an academic art museum, as well as a command of museum standards (AAM and AAMG).

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of art historical periods, cultures, and media, and a commitment to creating programming that includes the perspectives of historically underrepresented populations.

· Excellent motivation and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact comfortably with a wide range of individuals.

· Ability to create exhibitions that include audiences of varied ages, cultural backgrounds, and levels of understanding and experience with art

· Excellent organizational and administrative skills, including experience with budgeting

· High standard of professional ethics and integrity and knowledge of ethical standards and professional practices as articulated by the American Alliance of Museums

· Strong writing skills in multiple venues (web site, campus communications, relations with artists, and local press, etc.)

· Proficiency in computer skills (word processing, database management, web design) with experience in collections database platforms highly desirable

Additional Information:

The College of Wooster Art Museum is an integral part of the college that strives to support the college’s mission in research, service, and global engagement through exhibitions, scholarship, and collection preservation. The CWAM fosters campus-wide collaborations and interdisciplinary dialogue through several exhibitions per year as well as studio art faculty and student-curated exhibitions. It maintains a permanent collection of over 8,600 works with strengths in African art, Asian art, and European and American prints, with future opportunities for modest growth in this teaching collection. The CWAM maintains a commitment to object-based learning, and multidisciplinary inquiry, supporting the college’s role as a premier institution for mentored undergraduate research (https://www.wooster.edu/offices/museum/).

The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or political affiliation.

The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The College of Wooster is a drug-free workplace.

Application Instructions: Please visit https://wooster.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=122866 to apply. For highest consideration please submit a resume or c.v., cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references which includes name, telephone number and email address by 08/10/2020.

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Practice Professor in History of Art/Museum Leadership – University of Pennsylvania

Specialist in museum leadership in the 21st century.
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).
Internal Number: 75635
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Director, Fine Arts Gallery – Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is seeking a creative, innovative, inspiring, and forward-thinking leader to serve as our next Director, Fine Arts Gallery. It is an exciting time at Vanderbilt as the University looks to identify opportunities to advance its approach to the integration of art across campus and increase engagement with art in the classroom, residential colleges, and surrounding community. The next Director of the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery, in collaboration with the University Arts Council, Gallery staff and stakeholders, will work to develop and execute a vision for the future while securing progress and spurring growth. Continue reading “Director, Fine Arts Gallery – Vanderbilt University”

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Assistant/Associate Director for Operations and Collections Management – Davis Museum, Wellesley College

Reporting to the Director, this senior position at the Davis Museum at Wellesley College provides active leadership in the Museum’s administration in accordance with its educational mission and objectives, including overall management and long-term strategic planning. The ability to work collaboratively with the Museum Director and the other senior managers and staff, to communicate effectively with a diverse community of faculty, students, college administrators, and patrons, and to develop effective management and financial policies are critical to this position. Continue reading “Assistant/Associate Director for Operations and Collections Management – Davis Museum, Wellesley College”

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Assistant Director of Development – Yale University

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include three major museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music. Continue reading “Assistant Director of Development – Yale University”

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Director of Museum Education – University of California Davis

Department Description

The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art is dedicated to education and serves a primary audience of faculty and students as the lens through which it engages a broader audience. The museum’s program is steeped in the richness of resources at UC Davis (a top 5 public university in the US), which is also the repository of an important art historical legacy; the University’s legacy of making, and its physical presence in the Central Valley. Continue reading “Director of Museum Education – University of California Davis”

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Exhibit/Display Coordinator – University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. A design portfolio will be required for review during interviews. Continue reading “Exhibit/Display Coordinator – University of Michigan – Ann Arbor”