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Global Black Studies and the Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, SUNY, seek candidates with specializations in African diasporic culture and art. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Global Black Studies program and will be jointly appointed to an academic discipline appropriate to their training and to the Neuberger Museum of Art. While expertise in African Arts is essential, we welcome applicants from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, and past curatorial experience is not required. Preferred applicants will possess research expertise in one or more of the following interdisciplinary fields: critical race theory; decolonial/postcolonial studies; disability studies; indigenous studies; and gender/queer studies. The successful candidate will be committed to innovation as they situate the Neuberger Museum of Art’s African collection in its post/colonial histories. Continue reading “Open Rank Curator of Africa & African Diaspora, Neuberger Museum of Art/Open Rank Professor of Global Black Studies, Purchase College, SUNY”

General Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with course work in museum studies, history, architecture, art, design, theater or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Three years of experience in museum exhibit design and preparation, or experience in a related field. Experience with research, drawings, mock-up or models, props, supports, stands, cases and background fabrication preferred. Experience with graphic and photo support used in exhibits including electrical lighting and equipment installation is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Continue reading “Museum Curator of Exhibits – Sam Houston State University”

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Registration and Collections, the Assistant Museum Registrar oversees projects related to incoming loans, permanent collection, outgoing loans, database, and rights and reproductions and provides support for exhibitions. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is extremely organized and detail-oriented, is able to work collaboratively in a team environment, and is able to balance and meet multiple deadlines. Continue reading “Assistant Museum Registrar – University of California Irvine (UCI)”

The Associate Director of the Museums oversees the staff, buildings, planning, work implementation, daily interactions, policies, and collaboration among the Museums staff. Reporting to the Director of Institutional History and Museums, the Associate Director also collaborates in museum planning, fundraising, public relations, and additional administrative responsibilities. In consultation with the Director, they will implement annual budgets, craft strategic plans, manage museum and gallery sites, hire part-time docents, and oversee public events. Continue reading “Associate Director of Museums – Washington and Lee University”

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description. Continue reading “Visitor Experience Representative – Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University”

The Department of Visual Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a 12-month, part-time 75% academic position at the rank of Lecturer and Acting Director of the Blackwood Gallery, to begin on June 15, 2020. Continue reading “Lecturer and Acting Director – Blackwood Gallery, Department of Visual Studies, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)”

The Coordinator of the Library Cultural and Community Exhibits Program and VT Art Collection will develop and implement exhibitions in University Libraries that celebrate and showcase heritage, history, and culture of different groups at Virginia Tech. They will conduct research for the exhibits, design, fabricate, and install them when necessary. The coordinator will collaborate closely with Virginia Tech Cultural and Community Centers, campus and academic units, students, and other university partners to create exhibits and displays that bring broad representation and cultural awareness to library spaces. This position will also manage the VT Art Collection for the Moss Arts Center, ensuring the proper care, storage, and display of the art holdings held by the VT Foundation. VT Art Collection management will include maintaining a database of the collection, responding to loan requests for items in the art collection, and organizing safe transport for art holdings when necessary. Continue reading “Coordinator, Library Exhibits & Art Collections – Virginia Tech”

The Clark is a leading cultural institution and actively seeks employees who are energized and motivated by its dual mission as an art museum and a center for research and higher education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art. The Clark’s mission and its geographical location define three essential aspects of its character and identity: the quality of its art, the beauty of its pastoral setting, and the depth of its commitment to the generation of ideas. Clark employees enjoy the opportunity to live and work in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, a place of rich natural beauty, a dynamic environment defined by its deep cultural resources, and a region that is growing as both a center of innovation and a major tourist destination. Continue reading “Associate Director – Research and Academic Program, The Clark Institute”

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Burke Museum has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary, Part-Time Preservation & Museum Specialist 1.

  Continue reading “Preservation and Museum Specialist 1 – The Burke Museum, University of Washington”