Harvard Art Museums, Division of Modern and Contemporary Art, Department of Photographs
Richard L. Menschel Associate Curator of Photography
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Massachusetts, United States |
Position: | Curator |
~~Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for the care, documentation, research, presentation, publication, and strengthening of the museums’ exceptional collection of analog and digital photographs and its emerging collection of time-based photographic media, including projection, installation, video and film. The associate curator is expected to be an intellectual authority on, and to assume the full range of curatorial responsibility for, the collection of photographs and time-based photographic media, which span from the early nineteenth century to the present and to advise on related matters at the university when needed. The associate curator crafts an ambitious exhibition, research and publication program for photographs and time-based photographic art and works closely with students and faculty to foster a significant and sustained curricular use of the collection for both undergraduate and graduate teaching. The associate curator works within a team environment and promotes dialogue, engagement, and collaboration with colleagues within the Division of Modern and Contemporary Art and with other curatorial divisions that have overlapping collection holdings and expertise. The associate curator recommends purchases, works closely with collectors and museum supporters, solicits gifts for the collection, and assumes an active role in soliciting funds for museum purposes, including acquisitions, exhibitions, conservation projects, and publications, from individuals, foundations, federal agencies and other sources.
This is a 5 year term position with the possibility of extension.
Basic Qualifications:
Ph.D. in art history; minimum five years progressively responsible curatorial or field-related experience.
Additional Qualifications:
Demonstrated record of scholarship and achievement in the field of photography and time-based photographic media, and a commitment to working in a university setting.
Additional Information:
Please apply by September 6, 2016, after which applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as necessary. Please see Requisition # 40108BR (https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=40108BR) and #40107BR https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=40107BR). We have posted two levels of this position, but will fill only one of these positions. Please read both descriptions carefully and submit an application for the position most appropriate to your qualifications through Harvard’s Recruitment Management System, ASPIRE. Additional materials may be requested.
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Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 08/17/2016 |
Closing Date | 10/28/2016 |