Assistant Curator [ University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY]

Description

The University of Wyoming seeks an energetic and enthusiastic Assistant Curator to work with the curatorial team to support its exhibition, education, and academic engagement programs. Duties include managing and implementing a strong exhibition program, engaging in and advancing community and student engagement activities, coordinating social media posts, and, on occasion, supervising interns and volunteers.

The University of Wyoming Art Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). It has a staff of 12 FTE plus contract teachers, interns, graduate assistants, and volunteers. With a strong philosophy in object based learning, it presents up to 18 exhibitions annually with a full complement of PreSchool – 16 education programs, public programs, and events and has a strong statewide presence. Its collection of more that 8000 objects provides the foundation for its exhibition and academic engagement programs. For more information, visit www.uwyo.edu/artmuseum.

The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. Please see http://www.uwyo.edu/diversity/fairness. We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. Wyoming is investing in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach.

The university has state of the art facilities in many areas and is a cultural center for the state. Located on a high plain between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountain ranges, Laramie has more that 300 days of sunshine a year and is near year round outdoor activities that include skiing, hiking, camping, bicycling, fishing and climbing.

The community provides the advantages of a major university and a distinctive identity as an important city in a frontier state. Laramie is near many of Colorado’s major cities and university communities (Fort Collins: 1 hour; Boulder: 1.5 hours; Denver: 2 hours; Colorado Springs: 4 hours).

Requirements

Required

• Master’s degree in art, art history, museum studies, or related field
• 2 years professional experience in an art museum or gallery beyond internships
• Knowledge of museum standards and exhibition practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and museum database systems

Preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to schedule and meet deadlines
• Superb communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed
• Demonstrated research skills
• Track record of development and management of exhibitions, publications, and events
• Schedule, implement, and periodically suggest new community-based programs, partnerships, and other engagement initiatives
• Identify, initiate, and deepen relationships with various community and campus stakeholders
• Strong social media skills

Application Materials Required.

Submit cover letter, resume, and writing and/or research samples by December 20, 2015 to:

Susan Moldenhauer
Director & Chief Curator
University of Wyoming Art Museum
1000 E University Ave, Dept 3807
Laramie, WY 82071