Assistant Curator - Shape Global Exhibitions & Collections

Ball State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off: vacation, sick days, 10

Relocation assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Ball State University’s Museum of Art seeks an Assistant Curator to lead exhibitions, expand a world art collection of about 11,000 pieces, and enhance teaching through object-based learning. The role collaborates with the Director, engages faculty, and may supervise interns and a course in a related field.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced art-history degree, has curatorial experience, and demonstrates strong English writing and public speaking skills. A Ph.D. is preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in art history or related field stressing visual culture and/or cultural heritage.
• One year of curatorial or equivalent experience.
• Broad knowledge of art history and ability to function both as a specialist and a generalist.
• Demonstrated expertise in African art, Pre-Columbian art, Islamic art, or South Asian art.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects within a deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional English-language writing and public speaking skills.
• Familiarity with digital technology for purposes of documenting collections in addition to promoting new modes of scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Curate and coordinate rotating exhibitions and installations, including research, logistics, budget, publicity, publications, and related programming.
• Develop and steward a diverse collection of about 11,000 objects spanning from antiquity to the present in support of the University’s diverse community and educational mission.
• Engage faculty across divisions and departments to integrate exhibitions and collections into their curricula.
• Support the Registrar and Collection Manager in collections management projects.
• Support and collaborate with the Curator of Education with programs and academic education efforts.
• Communicate with the Accessions Committee concerning exhibition schedules, proposed acquisitions, deaccessions, and other initiatives.
• Assess potential donations to the collection and assist the Registrar and Collection Manager process gift acknowledgment paperwork.
• Supervise student internships and with the possibility of teaching one course in related field of specialty.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

English writing

Collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in art history

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Ball State University’s Museum of Art seeks an Assistant Curator to lead exhibitions, expand a world art collection of about 11,000 pieces, and enhance teaching through object-based learning. The role collaborates with the Director, engages faculty, and may supervise interns and a course in a related field.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced art-history degree, has curatorial experience, and demonstrates strong English writing and public speaking skills. A Ph.D. is preferred.