European & American Art Curatorial Fellowship (Postgrad)

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon in Eugene invites applications for a Museum Fellow to support curatorial and collections work across American, European, and global contemporary art. The Fellow will assist with exhibition prep, publications, and research for acquisitions and loans, contributing to labels, catalogs, and the museum website.

This interim, OA appointment is 1.0 FTE with a salary of $38,000 to $40,000 per year.

Qualifications

• MA/Ph.D./MFA/MArch in art history, studio art, architecture, and design, or a program with a relevant visual art component.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills for didactic labels, catalogs, and PR materials.
• Experience in academic museum contexts and ability to work with faculty and students.
• Familiarity with exhibition design, production, and installation processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in curatorial and collections work for American, European, and global contemporary art.
• Manage schedules, prepare reports, and support exhibition preparation.
• Write labels, catalogs, and website content; attend meetings; take minutes.
• Support loan processes, acquisition research, and Collections Committee materials.

Skills

Knowledge of Western art history

Written communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

MA/Ph.D./MFA/MArch in art history, studio art, architecture, or related visual arts

Job description

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon in Eugene invites applications for a Museum Fellow to support curatorial and collections work across American, European, and global contemporary art. The Fellow will assist with exhibition prep, publications, and research for acquisitions and loans, contributing to labels, catalogs, and the museum website.

This interim, OA appointment is 1.0 FTE with a salary of $38,000 to $40,000 per year.