[OR_Archaeology] Fwd: Job Announcement for David and Anne McCosh Fellow at the JSMA/UO, Eugene OR

[Susan White]

>>> "Miriam Jordan" <mjordan at uoregon.edu> 4/20/2010 3:12 PM >>>
Posting #10104: David and Anne McCosh Fellow for the Jordan Schnitzer
Museum of Art at the University of Oregon, Eugene OR
<http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?id=2960> .

 

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon, Eugene,
is seeking candidates for the new position of David and Anne McCosh
Fellow.  This full-time appointment, beginning in 2010, may be renewed
for one or more years. 

 

Designed as an entry-level position for a recent art history graduate
aspiring to become a curator at a museum.  This position furthers the
research and visibility of the work of the late artist David McCosh and
provides curatorial support to the JSMA's curatorial operations.  

 

The scope of work is broad and diverse.  It is responsible for
furthering work on the McCosh collection (60%): developing and
implementing exhibitions that feature the artist's work, inventorying
the collection, recommending conservation and other care, and
researching and writing articles and publications, including a catalogue
raisonée.  Support for the curators (40%) ranges from collections
management (research, documentation, exhibition, publication, and
interpretation) to exhibitions coordination (assisting curators with
planning, budgets, loans, installations, programs, and publications).  

 

The salary is $30,000 plus benefits. 

 

Requirements:

 

Bachelors degree required; MA or PHD in Art History preferred

Excellent research skills

Excellent communications skills

Experience interning or working in an art museum

Word processing and database computer skills

Ability to work with faculty, staff and students from diverse
backgrounds in developing an appreciation of the value of art in our
complex and global society.

 

Application review begins May 3, 2010 but the position will remain open
until filled.

 

Applicants must complete a University form available at
http://ups.uoregon.edu/files/ups/EmpAppLong.pdf and send a letter of
interest, CV, and writing sample to:

 

Lawrence Fong, Chair, Search Committee

Curator of American and Regional Art

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

1223 University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 97403-1223

Or by email to: lmfong at uoregon.edu  

 

 

Here is again the UO link to this job announcement outlined above:  

http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?id=2960 

 

 

You are invited to share this new position with those who may be
interested.  

 

Thank you.

 

Miriam Alexis Jordan

Executive Assistant

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

1430 Johnson Lane

Eugene, OR  97403

541.346.0973

541.346.0976 fax

mjordan at uoregon.edu 

 

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Korea, and elsewhere.

 

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