ASSOCIATE CURATOR

Hiring Department

Museum of Art & Archaeology

Job Description

Description

The University of Missouri Museum of Art & Archaeology seeks an exceptional curator to interpret and develop its important collection of European and American art and to help manage its permanent and temporary exhibitions. The Museum is completing reinstallation of its galleries and collections following its move to a new location in the historic Ellis Library building at the heart of the Mizzou campus, and is particularly interested in applicants eager to establish a strong curatorial voice through exhibitions and scholarship related to its collections and through exploring unique contemporary art exhibition opportunities. An AAM-accredited institution, the Museum is an important resource for university students and faculty, but also serves the residents of the city of Columbia and surrounding communities.

Duties

Reporting to the Museum director and working closely with the associate curator of ancient art, the associate curator of European and American art has broad responsibilities for interpreting, developing, and managing the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, including:

• Managing rotating permanent collection displays and temporary exhibitions in dedicated galleries
• Conducting substantive research emphasizing the collections, or within their area of specialty
• Identifying and recommending objects for acquisition
• Assisting with training of docents in specific content areas and Museum practices
• Collaborating with the associate curator of ancient art, Museum educator, other Museum staff, and university faculty to engage students in curatorial and research projects and to plan a broad range of public programs
• Joining the associate curator of ancient art and director as co-editors of the Museum’s annual peer-reviewed journal Muse
• Acting as a liaison with artists, faculty, or guest curators who develop innovative contemporary art exhibitions for the Museum's temporary gallery spaces and possibly other spaces on or off campus
• Depending on credentials, the successful candidate will potentially hold an affiliate faculty position with the School of Visual Studies or other department related to his/her discipline, and in that capacity may also be invited to sit on graduate and doctoral committees

Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Range: Starting at $47,476

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: ASSOCIATE CURATOR

Internal applicants can determine their university title by access the Talent Profile in myHR.

Shift

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with occasional evening and weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor degree in art history, visual studies, or an immediately-related field
• At least three years of full-time curatorial experience
• Demonstrated experience with exhibition development, design, and installation processes

Preferred Qualifications

• MA or PhD in art history, visual studies, or an immediately-related field is strongly preferred
• A collateral area of expertise or interest in African, Asian, or Pre-Columbian art
• Previous experience in a university setting as curator or faculty member
• Experience working with artists or guest curators in exhibition development
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills, with a record of publication and public speaking
• Object-based teaching experience
• Knowledge and/or experience relating to the conservation of works of art and provenance research
• An expectation to support the university’s inclusion, diversity, and equity policies
• Willingness to liaise with stakeholder departments and faculty, in addition to cultivating new relationships within the university and the community

Application Materials

For consideration, please provide a cover letter explaining your research interests, primary and any secondary areas of expertise or knowledge, credentials, museum experience, and your commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity, a complete CV, contact information for three references, and at least three writing samples, through the University of Missouri employment careers site. Questions about job description or the application process can be sent to eckd@missouri.edu . The search committee will begin reviewing applications after August 1, 2022. Please submit your materials by October 1, 2022.

Other Information

This position requires the willingness to work occasional evening and weekend hours, with some travel required, and the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

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