Dear Colleagues,
The University of Alberta Museums in Edmonton, Canada, is
seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Curator, Contemporary Art for the
University of Alberta Art Collection. This position was recently created to
shape the vision for the contemporary art collection (1950 to the present).
Please note that this posting will remain open until a suitable candidate
is found and we will begin reviewing resumes August 28, 2009. The
position information is below, and can also be found at the University of
Alberta Careers website http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/
We would appreciate your assistance in
forwarding/circulating this opportunity as you deem appropriate.
Thank you!
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
M:
780-863-2849
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Curator, Contemporary Art
University of Alberta Art Collection - Museums and Collections
Services
Competition No. - A10667844
Closing Date - Will remain open until
filled.
The University of Alberta is seeking a Curator of
Contemporary Art for the University of Alberta Art Collection (UAAC). The
Curator, Contemporary Art, is a new position created to shape the vision for
the contemporary art collection (1950 to the present), to creatively and
cooperatively integrate the collection into the University’s academic and
community outreach programs, and to advance the University’s vision “to inspire
the human spirit through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and
citizenship in a creative community, building one of the world's great
universities for the public good.” The vision will include collection expansion
for a renewed Campus Public Art Program and projects that mentor students and
volunteers.
The University of Alberta Art Collection is one of 35
collections that comprise the University of Alberta Museums, an award-winning
and leading model for teaching, research, discovery learning, and access in
post-secondary institutions. The UAAC consists of more than 8500 objects and
includes paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures by Canadian and
international artists, both historical and contemporary. The print collection
is among the finest international contemporary collections in Canada, housed in
the Print Study Centre, a model facility for discovery learning. For further
information on the Art Collection, go to http://museums.ualberta.ca/art/
Reporting to the Executive Director, Museums and Collections
Services, the Curator, (Contemporary Art), is accountable for the research,
development, collections management and program implementation of the
Contemporary Art Collection and the Public Art Program within the UAAC. The
Curator, (Contemporary Art) works as part of a curatorial team which includes
the Curator (Historical Art Collection), and the Curator (Mactaggart Art
Collection), and works collaboratively with the Museums and Collections
Services Management Team.
Major areas of responsibility include:
• Collection development and rationalization
including new acquisitions and deaccessions
• Independent research resulting in exhibitions,
publications, web-based projects/databases and targeted public programs
• Ensuring physical and intellectual access to
the Collection and the Public Art Program
• Fund and resource development related to the
Collection
• Teaching and or/delivering workshops,
lectures, and seminars
• Management of the Print Study Centre, and the
Volunteer/Student Intern Program for all of the UAAC Collections
The ideal candidate will have:
• A Masters or Ph.D. in art history
(contemporary art preferred), studio art or related discipline
• Evidence of significant curatorial achievement
(collections research, publication, exhibitions, and collections management)
• Knowledge of museum standards and collections
management practices
• Excellent skills in project management,
written and oral presentations, staff and volunteer supervision
• Core
competencies including: achievement orientation, analytical thinking,
conceptual thinking, flexibility, impact and influence, organizational
awareness, planning and initiative, self-confidence, self-development, sense of
urgency, and team leadership and cooperation
The University of Alberta has grown into one of the top 100
teaching and research universities in the world. The U of A serves 37,000
students with more than 14,000 faculty and staff in four campuses and offers
close to 400 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in 18 faculties.
It is located in Edmonton, Alberta--Canada's Festival City—which is home to
more than a million people and boasts a river valley with North America's
largest urban parkland of biking and hiking trails, and is less than four hours
east of the Rockies in the heart of Canada's most prosperous province.
This full time, continuing Administrative Professional
Officer position offers a comprehensive benefits package and annual salary
range of $55,228 - $92,044. Consideration of applications will begin August
28, 2009; however, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is
found.
Apply Online
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=A10667844
Mail:
Marla Zubiak
Museums and Collections Services
Ring House 1
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1
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Fax: (780) 492-6185
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.