Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State University

The Ulrich Museum of Art seeks candidates for the position Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Description: Founded in 1974, the Ulrich is a nationally recognized university art museum emphasizing modern and contemporary art and based in the largest metropolis in Kansas. The WSU sculpture collection was noted among the Top Ten in Public Art Review in 2006. Recent sculpture garden commissions have added work by Andy Goldsworthy and Wichita-native Tom Otterness. The permanent collection boasts over 6,000 works across the modern era to today and includes work by Joan Miró, August Rodin, Robert Henri, Barbara Hepworth, Robert Motherwell, Andy Warhol, Sol Lewitt, Kara Walker, and Kota Ezawa. Museum endowment generously supports active collection acquisition. With 6,250 square feet of gallery space, the Ulrich presents a schedule of six to eight rotating exhibitions annually, regularly self-organized and/or drawn from the museum collection. As a university art museum devoted to learning, the Ulrich explores the power of the visual arts to communicate with and expand the educational opportunities for the diverse community of Wichita State University, Wichita, and the region.

Responsibilities: The Ulrich Museum Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art reports to the museum director and works collaboratively with other staff in a team environment. The position balances responsibilities for collection development and art acquisition with exhibition programming, organization, and interpretation. An ability to cultivate patrons and collectors, engage faculty and program partners, serve artists, and connect with students are important traits for the successful candidate. The Ulrich Museum seeks a candidate committed to the learning of its audiences and eager to creatively interpret and contextualize contemporary art for non-specialist museum visitors.

Qualifications:
Required—Master’s degree or equivalent experience in art, art history, or related field. Experience with curatorial organization (three years of museum curatorial experience preferred). Commitment to diversity. Desired—Demonstrated evidence of clear writing. Confidence in public speaking. Evidence of past innovative, interdisciplinary programming. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Application guidelines:
Candidates must apply on-line at https://www.hrepartners.com. Candidates must also submit a cover letter addressing the position qualifications, plus a resume and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to Curator Search, Ulrich Museum of Art, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita KS 67260-0046. ALL application materials must be received at the Ulrich Museum by Sept. 21, 2007. You may learn more about the Ulrich Museum and its programs at www.ulrich.wichita.edu. Wichita State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mark Janzen
Registrar/Collections Manager
Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art
Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection
Wichita State University
(316)978-5850