The level of the appointment will be based on the years of experience and capabilities of the successful candidate.
Please visit the Museum’s website at: http://www.colgate.edu/campus-life/arts-on-campus/picker-art-gallery
Essential Functions: -In collaboration with the director of university museums and staff members, implement best practice in the areas of curatorship, collection development, exhibitions, and research. Direct and support the museum’s daily curatorial programs, maintain contacts with scholars, museum professionals, and collecting institutions.
-Research and publish the Picker Art Gallery collection; develop a vision for the collection, evaluate current standards of collection care, assess preventive conservation goals for the museum, maintain collection records, and be responsible for proposing acquisitions and deaccessions.
-Develop an active exhibition and public educational program in conjunction with major stakeholders.
-To support the teaching mission of the university and the museum, work closely with faculty of the Department of Art and Art History, other related academic units and across disciplines to facilitate access to the collections and the use of objects in teaching.
-Represent the museum at professional organizations. Assist and work with the director, Colgate students, faculty, and Hamilton constituencies.
-Develop and implement strategic goals, policies, and objectives related to collection and exhibition management, adhering to the highest museum standards and best practices.
-Supervise the curatorial assistant (Picker Art Gallery/Longyear Museum of Anthropology) who also reports to the LMA assistant curator. In coordination with the Director of University Museums, supervise the Picker Art Gallery’s collection management (registrar), installation (preparator), students (work-study; interns), and interact with museum staff, students, faculty, collectors, donors, volunteers, and the public.
Qualifications
(Education and Experience): -Master’s degree in art history or related field with expertise in at least one of the Picker Art Gallery’s current collecting areas (such as, American Art, Ancient Art, Asian Art, European Art, and Modern/Contemporary Art).
-All candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years museum and curatorial experience.
-Must have strong research skills (ability to perform scholarly research and provenance research), experience managing others, projects, and budgets.
-Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to work effectively in a leadership position within a collaborative environment; and proven experience in grant writing.
-Must be capable of working collegially with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students on a daily basis.
Additional Preferred Qualifications: -Experience in a university museum setting preferred.
-PhD or equivalent preferred.
-Previous administrative experience preferred.
-The successful candidate’s experience will ideally include a track record of collection building, exhibitions, and publications as well as knowledge in collections management software.
-Potential opportunity to teach in future Museum Studies Program.
Job Open Date: 07-06-2016
Application Types Accepted: Professional/Administrative
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants are required to provide a brief writing sample (e.g. published essay or brochure text) along with a cover letter, CV and list of professional references.
Colgate, an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff to further the university’s academic mission. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Location(s): Hamilton, New York, United States, 13346
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