Associate Curator of European and American Art [Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Missouri]

Associate Curator, European & American Art

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. The Museum’s holdings in this area are one of its acknowledged strengths, and include a Samuel H. Kress Collection of Italian paintings dating to the 15^th-18^th centuries, as well as broader collections of European and American paintings, prints, drawings and other media, including a growing collection of Regionalist and Americanist works from the 19^th to 21^stcenturies.

Reporting to the Director, the Associate Curator for European and American Art has broad responsibilities for the interpretation, development and management of the Museum’s collections, as well as the organization of exhibitions, selection of objects for display or interpretation, preparation of catalogues and catalogue entries, recommendation of objects for acquisition, and conducting substantive research on the collections or within his/her area of specialty.  The successful candidate may also be appointed to the University graduate and doctoral faculty.

The Museum is completing reinstallation of its collections following the move to its new location, and is particularly interested in applicants eager to establish a strong curatorial voice through innovative exhibitions and rigorous scholarship.

For consideration, please provide a cover letter describing research interests, credentials and museum experience, along with a complete CV to the University of Missouri employment website (Job No. 15227) at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/staff/index.php(position listing at  https://myhr.umsystem.edu/psp/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?SiteId=6).  Publications or examples of previous work may be sent to: Curatorial Search Committee, Museum of Art & Archaeology, 115 Business Loop 70W, Columbia, MO 65211-8310.  Please note that all applications must be submitted online.

Applications must be received by May 1, 2015

Employer Information

Considered one of the nation’s top-tier institutions, The University of Missouri has a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, and is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities. MU offers more than 300 degree programs and is classified “Research University/Very High” and “Community Engaged” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, designating American universities that offer the most educational opportunities and highest level of instruction.  The Museum of Art & Archaeology holds more than 15,000 objects in its permanent collections, including important collections of ancient art and classical archaeology, European and American art, as well as contemporary, medieval, Byzantine and non-western art. MAA is an AAM-accredited museum.

The University of Missouri is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

We anticipate hiring at the rank of Associate Curator.  For the rank of Associate Curator at the Museum of Art and Archaeology a Ph.D. in Art History or Visual Studies is strongly preferred; a graduate degree in these fields or an immediately related field is required.  Significant experience working in museum contexts is required; previous experience in a university setting as curator or faculty member is desirable.  Successful applicant should have experience working with diverse constituencies, including artists, donors, collectors, students, university faculty and the general public, and possess exceptional written and oral communications skills.