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Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art–specialist in the history of African-American artists’ production and/or the history of the production of artists of the African diaspora sought (Brooklyn Museum of Art)

Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art—Art Division

The Brooklyn Museum of Art is creating a position of Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, seeking a specialist in African American and/or African diaspora artists to strengthen the development, research, presentation, interpretation, renown, and growth of the Museum’s collection. This new curatorial position will reinforce and enhance our dedication to art and histories of Black and brown artists and communities through transformative engagement with exhibitions, collection installations, public programs, social media, publications, digital strategies, and collection expansion. Their work will engage and amplify the voices of Museum audiences to present diverse beliefs, cultures, and experiences, ensuring that we achieve our goal of becoming a conduit for open sharing and learning, and a place for courageous conversations. The curator will join our team in building community stakeholders to create connections that inform our program and support our mission.
 
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will meet many of these requirements, and have the desire and capacity to learn the rest on the job.

  • M.A. in a relevant field, Ph.D. preferred
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience as a curator with established arts organizations, including a robust record of important exhibitions and publications and demonstrable success conceptualizing, designing, and implementing curatorial strategies, as well as an understanding of collection stewardship
  • Demonstrated commitment to crafting groundbreaking exhibitions that are developed collaboratively with broad input and that expand the art historical canon, tell important stories, and celebrate artists of great import
  • A passion for art of the African diaspora, especially those from areas representing our local communities, such as Caribbean cultures
  • Knowledge of modern and contemporary art in general
  • At least one year of specialized experience in the history of art by African American and African diasporic artists (painting, sculpture, and new media, possibly including film or video, installation, and performance art)
  • Knowledge of critical histories and theories of race, class, ability, and gender in the production, reception, and institutionalization of art
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including social media aptitude and compelling public speaking abilities
  • Excellent collaborative partner, community builder, and strategic thinker who thrives on inclusive and creative processes and has the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, artists, donors, Trustees, community members, academic institutions, social justice organizers, and other partners
  • Ability to make connections across collections and to build effective cross-departmental relationships
  • Understanding of, and demonstrated commitment to, diverse communities served—locally, nationally, and internationally—with a recognized history of championing the principals of DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and access) in curatorial practice
  • High-level cultivation and grant development experience at arts organizations, with proven success in generating support for acquisition, exhibition, and collection projects
  • High level of integrity, with ethics and values that are institutionally aligned

Responsibilities:

  • Propose, organize, and coordinate innovative, canon-expanding exhibitions of modern and contemporary art that draw from the Museum’s holdings, as well as from other institutions and private collections, for exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum and for travel to other venues
  • Perform advanced scholarly art historical research on the collection and on prospective acquisitions and loans
  • Participate in the reinterpretation of the collection
  • Pursue broader research in areas of expertise for inclusion in studies, scholarly journals, lectures, symposia and colloquia, or exhibitions; consult sources primarily in English and at least one other language
  • Coordinate with our Exhibitions, Publications, Conservation, Exhibition and Graphic Design, and Collections Management departments, as well as the Registrar, to meet exhibition production schedule deadlines
  • Working with the Director, Deputy Director for Art, Director of Curatorial Affairs, Board of Trustees, and curators across all collections, lead initiatives or support the expansion and deepening of the Museum’s collections of art by African American and African diasporic artists through the acquisition of works of art of the highest quality, cultural significance, and relevance to the Museum’s collecting policies
  • Advocate for and assist in developing public and educational programming to increase visibility of the collection and generate public interest, and engage with the public for tours and talks as relevant
  • Act as a passionate advocate for the Museum’s mission and collections by collaborating with our social media team, and Public Programs and Development staff, to promote new acquisitions and collection-related activities, and increase media attention and audience engagement
  • Help manage related collections, including paintings, sculpture, mixed media, and new media owned by and on loan to the Museum
  • Provide accurate and informative responses to inquiries from outside scholars, colleagues, and the public concerning works in the collection or other requests in areas of expertise
  • Work with the Conservation team on collection care and display
  • Execute administrative responsibilities as needed

Start date: Immediately

Department: Art Division

Reports to: Director of Curatorial Affairs or senior curator, if applicable

Position type: Full-time

Union status: Non-union

FLSA status: Exempt

Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

Apply online

If you have questions about our online application system, please get in touch with us at job.application.questions@brooklynmuseum.org.

Luce Curatorial Fellowship (multi-year position)–applications due Jun. 1, 2021

The Smithsonian American Art Museum seeks an outstanding emerging scholar of American art for a curatorial fellowship funded by the Henry Luce Foundation. Beginning in fall 2021, this two-year position, with a possible third-year renewal, will provide an invaluable professional development opportunity to a scholar interested in a curatorial career in an art museum. It will also support scholarly research on SAAM’s permanent collection, one of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world. The selected fellow will work under the supervision of a senior curator and in collaboration with a team of staff from various departments. The appointee will develop practical skills in all four areas of curatorial practice: research, installation and exhibition development, collections management and planning, and public service. He or she will also participate fully in the intellectual life of the museum’s Research and Scholars Center, home of its research fellowship program and journal, American Art. 

Under the guidance of the supervisory curator, the Luce Curatorial Fellow will take a key role in the reconceptualization and reinstallation of works from the collection in thematically organized sections of SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center for American Art, the only visible art storage and study center in Washington, D.C. The rehang of the Luce Foundation Center will build on overarching concepts in the museum’s 2022–2023 reinstallation (currently in development) and illuminate connections among artists, artworks, and different facets of the collection. The appointee will research artists and artworks, rectify outdated or inaccurate records, write interpretive texts, and conduct audio/video recordings and/or offer tours to further support these installations. They will work with conservation, design, and installation staff to evaluate requirements and limitations of artworks within specific spaces and execute planned installations. The fellow also will have the opportunity to collaborate with museum interpretation and education staff to address diverse audiences and formats. The appointee may assist project-related development efforts and also propose speaking engagements or public presentations related to their research findings. In the second or third year, the fellow will have the opportunity to propose an installation for the galleries, an online exhibition, or a touring show.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate scholarly excellence and promise in addition to a strong interest in a museum career. A PhD in art history within the last five years is preferred; however, the fellowship is open to individuals with other academic specialties, such as African American and Women’s Studies.This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. Applications are requested from scholars whose interests and areas of expertise align with one of the museum’s collection strengths:

  • 19th-Century Art: The reinstallation of the permanent collection will necessitate the re-envisioning of the Luce Foundation Center’s display of 18th and 19th-century American art. The goals are to use the Luce Center as an extension and expansion of themes central to the reconceptualized galleries and to explore additional themes and constellations of significant artworks. The fellow will be a full participant in the curatorial discussions of those themes, interfacing with curators responsible for 20th century, modern and contemporary holdings as needed, and conducting in-depth research on individual artworks, artists, and historical frameworks associated with their area of expertise. Those areas can fall anywhere within the range of 19th-century art from the Federal period through the Gilded Age. 
  • Folk and Self-Taught Art: Since 1970, when it acquired and first exhibited James Hampton’s The Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations’ Millennium General Assembly, the Smithsonian American Art Museum has been acknowledged as a leader in recognizing and repositioning folk and self-taught artists and their important contributions to American art. SAAM’s collection became internationally known in 1986 with the acquisition of the Herbert Waide Hemphill collection and has grown exponentially since 2012 when the museum hired its first full-time curator specializing in this area. Within the area of folk and self-taught art, and reaching into the broader collection as needed, the Luce Curatorial Fellow may focus on frameworks including but not limited to era, region, type of practice, and cultural significance, or consider a particular artist or cultural group in depth. The appointee will also assist on the exhibition project Amish Quilts from the Faith and Stephen Brown Collection, opening in Spring 2024. 

HOW TO APPLY

The fellowship is categorized as a term trust position (IS-9, not-to-exceed three years) with a starting salary of $60,129 plus benefits and an allowance for research and conference travel. The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, and health insurance.

Applications must be received by Tuesday, June 1, and include:

  • A cover letter outlining the candidate’s interest in the fellowship
  • A statement of 750 to 1,000 words that describes the applicant’s area of research and how it relates to one of the two areas of curatorial focus outlined above
  • A published paper or other writing sample
  • Curriculum vitae with two references

Please submit applications to SAAMFellowships@si.edu.

All applications will be reviewed by a committee comprised of the chief curator, deputy chief curator, mentoring curator, and chair of academic programs. The fellowship must begin by December 31, 2021.

SAAM believes that recruiting and maintaining an equitable, inclusive, and diverse staff is critical to our mission. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified persons of color; who are Indigenous; with disabilities; who are LGBTQIA+; who are veterans; and/or with other underrepresented backgrounds and experiences. The Smithsonian does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, or disability.

Job Posting: Program Coordinator, US Latinx Art Forum (application reviews begin May 1, 2021)

The U.S. Latinx Art Forum seeks a paid program coordinator to join our team and oversee the day-to-day administration of a fellowship program. 

USLAF Program Coordinator 

The Program Coordinator reports to the USLAF Director of Programs and serves as the day-to-day administrator for a fellowship program slated to launch in June 2021. The USLAF Program Coordinator serves as the main point of contact between the USLAF Director of Programs, institutional partners, fellows, and funders. 

This position is flexible and remote, with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2021. 

Required Qualifications: 

● Demonstrated knowledge of and expertise in Latinx art 

● Strong written communication skills 

● Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills 

● Prior experience working in the arts sector, cultural institutions, or non-profit organizations 

● Experience with public programming in remote and in-person contexts

● Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively and tactfully with a wide range of stakeholders and participants 

● Proficiency with web content management systems and digital platforms 

Desired Qualifications: 

● Proficiency in one or more languages of the Latinx diaspora in addition to English 

Responsibilities: 

● Ensures efficient and courteous correspondence on behalf of USLAF pertaining to the fellowship program 

● Maintains documentation and file structure for all activities related to the fellowship program 

● Conducts research in support of the fellowship program 

● Consults with institutional partners to develop opportunities for public and inward-facing programming related to the fellowship program 

● Coordinates programming schedules in keeping with project budget 

● Ensures alignment on deliverables, implementation strategies, and reporting schedules for the fellowships 

● Responds to and liaises with communications teams as requested 

● Drafts interim and final reports and budgets related to the fellowship program

● Manages day-to-day communications, scheduling, and logistics related to the fellowship program 

● Maintains web and social media presence for activities related to fellowship program

● Collaborates to shape objectives of annual convening and oversees its implementation

● Coordinates travel plans for fellows and institutional partners 

● Compiles information for monthly digest of program updates 

Compensation: Salary range $35,000-45,000 plus funds to offset the cost of benefits 

To Apply: Send a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three professional references to admin@uslaf.org by May 1, 2021. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2021 until the position has been filled. 

About the U.S. Latinx Art Forum: USLAF is a national organization of over 450 members that amplifies and advances demands for equitable representation within cultural institutions and academia. USLAF achieves these aims through data collection initiatives that track the representation of Latinx art; resource lists featuring Latinx artists, art organizations, and digital platforms; meetings with stakeholders to understand the broad structural obstacles they face as artists, curators, educators, and cultural workers at multiple career stages; the Mazorca Initiative COVID-19 artist relief programs for USLAF members; and a membership portal that facilitates community building for Latinx artists and advocates 

USLAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

JOB: Visiting Asst Prof of Premodern Art & Architectural History @ Kenyon

Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a one-year position in Art History at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in July 2021.

Description

The successful candidate will specialize in the art and architecture of the pre-modern or early modern world (before c. 1800). Specialists in art and architectural traditions outside of Europe are particularly encouraged to apply. We are interested in teacher-scholars who can offer ways to engage with the Department’s Visual Resources Center, our Study Collection, and regional art museums in Columbus and Cleveland. The successful applicant will be able to teach broadly in their field, as well as one or more of the following areas: Pre-Columbian, Latin American, Native American, Oceanic, Ancient Near Eastern, or African art. The selected candidate will teach five total classes. In addition to teaching ARHS 110 Introduction to Western Art: Ancient to Medieval, and ARHS 113 Survey of Architecture in the fall semester, the selected candidate will teach three spring courses that emphasize their research and teaching specialties. Applicants should complement, not duplicate, current expertise of the department.

Application Process

To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at:

http://careers.kenyon.edu

Applications must include: 1) a cover letter describing teaching experience, research interests, teaching philosophy, and information on ways that issues and practices related to diversity, inclusion, and equity have been or will be included in teaching, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) unofficial graduate transcript(s), 4) a list of three references with detailed contact information, including email address (at least one reference must speak to the candidate’s teaching experience). Note: references will only be contacted for those candidates who advance to the latter stages of the search.

Review of applications will begin May 3 and will continue until the position is filled.

Direct questions to Austin Porter, Assistant Professor of Art History and American Studies, at portera[at]kenyon.edu

JOB: Visiting Prof @ Portland State University

Portland State University College of the Arts and the School of Art + Design invite applications for the James DePreist Visiting Professorship. One of the first African-American conductors on the world stage, James DePreist helmed orchestras from Amsterdam to Tokyo and is credited with building the Oregon Symphony into one worthy of international acclaim. A National Medal of Arts winner, poet and educator, Mr. DePreist demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the power of arts education and the importance of equal access. This Professorship seeks to perpetuate his exemplary spirit by supporting inclusive experiences and diverse, non-western perspectives in art and design education.

The teaching focus of each new Professorship is determined by the current needs of the School of Art + Design in concert with the interests and expertise of the successful candidate. For the 2021-2023 position we seek a scholar with an active record and expertise in African Diaspora or Native American/Indigenous art history of any time period, including contemporary.

This is a 1.0 FTE, two-year position, renewable for a maximum total of four years. The position begins September 16, 2021.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Full-time Fixed Term position teaches 9 classes (36 credits) during the three-quarter academic year. Instructional workload reduction may be made to accommodate recruitment and outreach activities, advising and mentoring students, committee work, curriculum or special program development.

The successful candidate will have an active scholarly research agenda; a commitment to teaching the introductory art history survey as well as upper-division courses in the area of his/her/their expertise; and an interest in the possibility of engaging local collections of pertinent material, for example the Native American holdings of the Portland Art Museum.

To apply, please submit:

A letter of interest. 
A CV.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
A statement of research interests.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Writing sample(s).
Full contact information for three references (including phone numbers and email addresses).

Review of applications will begin April 12th, 2021 and will continue until the finalists are identified. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

For further information, please contact Professor Alberto McKelligan Hernández at alberto6@pdx.edu or (503) 725-3366.

https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/34365

JOB: Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities and Educational Technologist @ St. Francis College

St. Francis College, Brooklyn (the “College”) is embarking on an ambitious plan to revitalize even as it remains true to its core mission: private, independent, co-educational, urban college whose Franciscan and Catholic traditions underpin its commitment to academic excellence, spiritual and moral values, social responsibility, justice and life-long learning. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we serve one of the most diverse student populations in New York City and the country. Candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or the willingness to engage in teaching, collaborative research, and community service with our diverse student body are particularly sought.

Position Summary: The College is seeking to build new digital projects into the curriculum. Accordingly, the Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities and Educational Technologist requires thinking imaginatively about how the College can create a vibrant interdisciplinary, inclusive digital learning and research space. To that end, the position will work with a diverse student body and faculty to develop new digital projects, identify digital tools to support specific research and curriculum needs, work to eliminate barriers and increase equity, and provide project development support. In addition, the successful candidate will design and facilitate digital literacy workshops for students and faculty and will stay current on the latest technologies and platforms, consult with the appropriate specialists when necessary, and consult about the acquisition of hardware, software, web hosting, data preservation and access, and security matters.

The College is therefore seeking a highly motivated educator who will teach two courses per semester in their area of specialization and/or an Introduction to Digital Humanities course, and will also serve as educational technologist for the College. This position will work in collaboration with the College’s new Center for Teaching, Learning, and Faculty Development and will work with faculty across the disciplines to design and implement digital learning and research initiatives that ensure equity and access for our students and community. We seek a colleague with a strong commitment to undergraduate interdisciplinary education in a diverse and vibrant community.

Commensurate with a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level, the successful candidate will also be expected to conduct research, mentor students, and participate in College-wide and departmental service. In addition, St. Francis College places special emphasis on providing students research and internship opportunities.

Anticipated Start Date: Fall Semester 2021

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in a humanities field. ABD candidates will be considered if degree will be completed by August 2021.
  • Two years’ experience working in digital humanities and building digital projects.
  • Two years’ teaching experience.
  • Ability/willingness to teach interdisciplinary courses.
  • Culturally sensitive, caring and friendly with a deep understanding and appreciation of an inclusivecollege community and the Franciscan traditions of St. Francis College.
  • Ability to work with a diverse student, faculty and staff population.
  • Understanding and support of the mission of St. Francis College.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with digital pedagogy, geospatial humanities, digital publishing, digital archiving, and data visualization.
  • Experience with Adobe Suite with a focus in InDesign and Adobe Premiere.
  • Experience working in teams.
  • Experience working to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.

Review of applicants will begin in March 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted interviews via Zoom. After initial review, applicants may be asked to provide additional materials. Women and candidates and persons from underrepresented diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

About St. Francis College: For 160 years, St. Francis has been driven by dreams-powered by big ideas, bold ambitions, and the courage to bring them to life. Located on a dynamic campus at a global crossroads, St. Francis College invites students to learn in the heart of Brooklyn, an exhilarating mix of cultures and neighborhoods, home to innovative starts, storied organizations, and the city’s largest concentration of college students. The College strives to offer ample opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the intellectual, cultural and professional opportunities afforded by New York City, and to serve the needs of the local community in which they live and study.We educate the whole person for a full, relational life, developing the students’ talents and abilities to form confident alumni well prepared for graduate study, for meaningful, fulfilling careers, as well as for collaborative, service-oriented leadership.St. Francis College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and we are strongly committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty, students, and the curriculum. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants can apply by clicking here.

JOB: Managing Editor, American Art

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is accepting applications for managing editor of American Art, the peer-reviewed journal co-published by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the University of Chicago Press. The position entails support to SAAM’s Research and Scholars Center, including management of rights and reproductions, peer-review, fact-checking, copyediting, proofing, and prize administration. The closing date is March 30, 2021.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/595128400
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/595128100
Additionally, interested applicants are encouraged to submit bids for the interim managing editor contract. The length of contract will depend on the timing for the permanent hire. To receive the Request for Quotes, Statement of Work, and instructions for submitting the bid, write to AmericanArtJournal@si.edu with the header “Interim Managing Editor.” The closing date for the interim contract is March 26, 2021.

JOB: Assistant Professor, Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is looking for a specialist in Indigenous North or South American Art, Latin American Art, or Art of Africa/African Diaspora.

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/27429

Part-time Fellowship (1-year) at Frick Art Reference Library (application due Apr. 30, 2021)

Part-time Fellowship

One-year part-time fellowship. The term of the award will begin in September 2021 and conclude in May 2022.

Summary

The Frick Collection and Frick Art Reference Library is pleased to announce the availability of a one-year part-time fellowship for an outstanding graduate student in art history, the digital humanities, computer science and/or information science. The successful candidate will complete a digital project (preferably Open Access) of their own design that utilizes the rich digital resources of the Library, especially The Frick Digital Collections, the institution’s online archive, and its Art History Research Databases. Ideally, this project would support research for the fellow’s master’s thesis or dissertation; however, projects for course credit and independent initiatives will also be considered. During the tenure of the fellowship, which will be held remotely, the fellow will also be closely involved in all activities and public programming sponsored by the institution’s Digital Art History Lab. At the conclusion of the fellowship, the Fellow will be required to present their project in an online public event scheduled for May 2022.

Qualifications and Application Process

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited graduate program in the United States or Canada. The Fellow will receive a one-time stipend of $15,000. The Fellow will be considered a part-time employee for the duration of their fellowship. The term of the award will begin in September 2021 and conclude in May 2022.

Applications must include the following materials:

·         A cover letter explaining the applicant’s interest in the fellowship and the Frick Art Reference Library’s digital resources more broadly. The letter must include a home address, phone number, and email address

·         An abstract, not to exceed three typed pages double-spaced, describing the applicant’s proposed project

·         A complete curriculum vitae of education, employment, honors, awards, and publications

·         Two letters of recommendation (academic and professional)

Please submit application materials to dahlprograms@frick.org. Letters of recommendation should be sent to this email address directly from recommenders; PDFs of signed letters on university or business stationary are preferred.

The application deadline for the fellowship is April 30, 2021.

Finalists will be interviewed via video conferencing. The Library plans to make the appointment by May 31, 2021.

Benefits of a Fellowship with The Frick Collection

The Frick Collection offers excellent opportunities to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art. All fellows of The Frick Collection may access free or discounted admission to most of New York’s museums. The Frick also provides employees, trainees, interns, fellows, and volunteers with a discount on Museum Shop purchases.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The Collection, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

Museum Specialist—National Museum of African-American History and Culture (Smithsonian Institution) — application deadline Mar. 16, 2021

Americanists and/or contemporary specialists with interest in art made by US artists of African descent are encouraged to apply. Info here:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/593868500