Curator, The Mactaggart Art Collection

Museums and Collections Services, University of Alberta, Edmonton,
Canada

The University of Alberta is seeking a Curator for the Mactaggart Art
Collection, a world-renowned Asian Art collection. The University of
Alberta is one of the largest collecting institutions in Canada with
more than 20 million objects and specimens that comprise the University
of Alberta Museums. The Mactaggart Art Collection is one of the newest
additions to our 100 year history of collecting which is connected to
the University's research, teaching, discovery learning and access
programs.
    
The Mactaggart Art Collection consists of works of art and textiles from
a range of countries, time periods and traditions. More than 600
textiles, costumes and related artifacts date from the Song (960-1279),
Ming (1314-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties. The art collection is
comprised of hanging scrolls, hand scrolls, albums and engravings with
great strength in Qing court paintings. This collection situates the
University of Alberta Art Collection within the same company as only a
handful of other museums in the world with similar collections. For more
information, please refer to http://www.museums.mactaggart.ualberta.ca/

Reporting to the Executive Director, Museums and Collections Services,
an innovative academic support unit, the Curator of The Mactaggart Art
Collection is accountable for the overall research, development,
management and program implementation of The Mactaggart Art Collection
within the context of the University of Alberta Museums system. Major
areas of responsibility include: collection development, curatorial
research for new acquisitions, research on the existing collections for
purposes of identification and content development for exhibitions and
publications, contributing to collection policy development,
contributing to the proper management and care of the collection,
ensuring physical and intellectual access to the collection, providing
educational and academic lectures, and assisting with fund and resource
development related to the collection.

The Curator of the Mactaggart Art Collection must be an experienced
scholar with a PhD in Art History or a relevant discipline. Successful
candidates must have an international reputation in the curatorial field
of Asian Art History. Ability to read and translate traditional Chinese
script is mandatory. He/she will have a proven research and publication
track record and must demonstrate passion for developing a museum
collection within an international discovery learning environment. 

The University of Alberta is located in Edmonton, the cosmopolitan
capital of the province of Alberta. Recognized nationally and
internationally for educational and research preeminence, the University
serves more than 36,000 students. 

This is a five-year term trust-funded position with the possibility of
renewal.  This competition will remain open until filled, however,
consideration of candidates will begin in February 2008. 

Applications may be forwarded to:

Janine Andrews, Executive Director
Museums and Collections Services
University of Alberta
Ring House 1
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1
Phone:(780) 492-5834
Fax: (780) 492-6185
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Please ensure to reference Competition No. A10013702 when forwarding
applications. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian
citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will
be considered.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed
to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and
encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including
persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal
persons.

This posting can be found online at:
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Academic/CompetitionDetails.aspx?key=2310

Posted by:
Frannie Blondheim
Associate Director
Museums and Collections Services
Ring House #1 
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada  T6G 2E1
T: (780)492-2642
F: (780)492-6185

The journey from wonder to wisdom begins at
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