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POSITION OPENING
CURATOR OF ASIAN ART
(Museum Scientist/Senior Museum Scientist)
History of Art Visual Resources Collection
University of California, Berkeley
$32,048-$48,179 / $38,800-$58,200
Job # 02-348-30/SL
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The History of Art Visual Resources Collection at the University of
California at Berkeley is a major repository of visual materials
including approximately 375,000 35mm slides and 225,000 mounted
photographs documenting the history of world art. This year we will
begin to add digital images to our collection. Materials in this
collection support the teaching and research needs of 12 full-time
faculty, and 72 graduate students. Courses taught at Berkeley cover the
entire span of European, North American (excluding Native American),
and Asian art. A new faculty appointment will soon include African
art.
MAJOR DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Under the general supervision of the Curator of Visual Resources, the
Curator of Asian Art catalogs and classifies slides and photographs of
Asian art and enters this data into an inhouse database management
system. Other duties include repair and/or re-cataloging of existing
material, and modification and/or extension of the existing
classification system if necessary to accommodate new material. Shares
responsibility with other curatorial staff for student training,
binding, filing, circulation, and patron assistance. Additional duties
at the Senior Museum Scientist level: Supervisory position. Serves as
primary supervisor of student employees. Responsible for coordination of
daily operational aspects (work-flow, supplies, student scheduling) of
the Visual Resource Collection, in addition to all of the above.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Graduation from college with a degree in the History of Art or
equivalent related work experience. Working knowledge of Asian Art and
at least one Asian language. Strong analytical, organizational, and
interpersonal skills. Effective oral/written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and take initiative.
Ability to function well under pressure of deadlines and with frequent
interruption, while paying strict attention to details. Computer
literate. At the Senior Museum Scientist level: All of the above plus
some supervisory experience in a Visual Resources, library, or museum
setting. Preferred qualifications: MA in History of Art, knowledge of
Western, African, Egyptian and/or Ancient Near Eastern art, some
experience working in a Visual Resources Collection. Experience in
database management, web-design, or image scanning highly desirable.
Appointment will be made at either the Museum Scientist or Senior
Museum Scientist level, based on qualifications and experience.
THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY
The University of California at Berkeley is committed to diversity in
its staff, faculty, and student body, and invites all qualified people
to apply, including minorities and women, veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
TO APPLY
Submit cover letter and resume including job #: 02-348-30/SL
Mail: Human Resources-Employment Unit
207 University Hall, #3450
Berkeley, CA 94720-3540
Fax: (510) 643-6657
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
For more information, visit our website: http://hrweb.berkeley.edu
Review of resumes will begin March 10, 2000 and will continue until the
position is filled
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