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 [log in to unmask] 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 http://www.museums.ualberta.ca ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).