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Jobs, Fellowships and Internships Position: The Museum for African Art is pleased to announce a new position funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Associate Curator of Traditional African Art will have a Ph.D. degree and will have already produced a number of exhibitions and publications. In this position, the individual will be expected to regularly curate exhibitions as well as work closely with Museum Guest Curators to develop exhibitions and publications for the Museum for African Art on subjects related to the traditional arts of Africa. The Museum for African Art has a history of presenting art exhibitions of the highest aesthetic quality and scholarly content. The Museum's commitment to education has always emphasized the presentation of African art in its cultural and historical context. We are recruiting candidates who are committed to this dual ideal. The Associate Curator of Traditional African Art will work in collaboration with the museum's Curator of Contemporary African Art and Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs, in conceiving, developing and organizing traveling and non-traveling exhibitions each year in approximately 21,000 square feet of gallery space throughout the building. The Associate Curator of Traditional African Art is expected to conceive and develop exhibitions of traditional African art that have both intellectual depth and popular appeal. The individual in this position will assist in the supervision and mentorship of two-year curatorial fellows. The Associate Curator is a line position, with potential for advancement in the Museum's Curatorial Department. Travel support is included for professional conference and offsite advisory meetings of exhibition project teams. Duties and Responsibilities: -Research, coordinate, liaise, and facilitate exhibitions for the Museum for African Art Skills and Abilities: -The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Qualifications: -Ph.D. in art history or anthropology with an emphasis on African art Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package Application Requirements: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter summarizing interest and experience, three letters of recommendation (submitted independently by referees with the candidate's name in the subject line), one copy of a published paper or writing sample, and curriculum vitae by March 10, 2012 to mellonfellowship@africanart.org. The Museum for African Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer Fellowship: The Museum for African Art is pleased to announce a new postdoctoral fellowship funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Curatorial Fellow will be a postdoctoral scholar (ABD considered) who possesses a strong knowledge of the field of African Art. Preference will be given to applicants who specialize in art of the African Diaspora. This position calls for a close relationship with exhibition curators to help plan and implement exhibitions and publications. During tenure at the Museum, the Fellow will contribute significantly to the preparation of three to five individual exhibitions. A majority of the Museum for African Art's exhibitions during the Fellow's two year appointment will involve guest curators who represent the top of their fields both academically and curatorially. Though the Fellow will be primarily mentored by the Curator of Contemporary Art, the new Associate Curator of Traditional Art, and Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs, (s)he would also have the rate opportunity to work directly with the guest curators in their areas of expertise. The Curatorial Fellow will be encouraged to develop an exhibition in his or her area of expertise, working closely with the Museum for African Art curatorial staff, guest curators and advisors. There is potential for the exhibition and accompanying publications to develop into an exhibition presented by the Museum for African Art at a future date. Grant funds will support travel in pursuit of research. Duties and Responsibilities: -Assist the Curator of Contemporary African Art, the Associate Curator of Traditional African Art, and the Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs in research, planning and development of curatorial projects Skills and Abilities: -The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Qualifications: -PhD (ABD considered) in art history, anthropology or museum/curatorial studies with a focus on African art required Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package Application Requirements: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, three letters of recommendation (submitted independently by referees with the candidate's name in the subject line), a short statement describing your area of research and the potential for its development into a museum exhibition, and curriculum vitae by March 10, 2012 to mellonfellowship@africanart.org. The Museum for African Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer Fellowship: The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce two postdoctoral fellowships, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, for outstanding scholars who have recently earned PhDs (or equivalent degrees from foreign universities) and wish to pursue curatorial careers in art museums. These three-year Fellowships will support scholarly research related to the collections and projects of the Art Institute of Chicago and will provide curatorial training. The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the nation's leading art museums, containing extensive holdings in most of the world's major cultures. Fellows will be fully integrated into the appropriate curatorial department. They will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of activities and with colleagues across the museum, including curatorial, conservation, education, registration, imaging, and administrative staff. They will have access to the collections, to the museum's research libraries and local university libraries, and other professional privileges accorded the museum's curatorial staff. Time will be divided between specific projects and more general curatorial work within the department. In consultation with the supervising curator, Mellon Fellows will plan and complete a final project that complements their areas of study and participation in the department. Such a project might include a publication, focused exhibition, or interpretive program related to the permanent collection. Mellon Fellows will deliver at least one public lecture each year. Mellon Fellows will receive a stipend, plus benefits, research funds, and a travel allowance. The two Fellowships are scheduled to commence in Fall 2012. Curatorial areas in which fellowship applications are being accepted are Tradition-based Arts of sub-Saharan Africa; American Decorative Arts (esp. glass and silver research); Egyptian Art; Roman Art; Architecture and Design; Contemporary Art; European Decorative Art; European Arms and Armor (with purpose of reinstalling the collection); Photography; and Prints and Drawings. APPLY ONLINE AT: https://csweb.artic.edu/recruit/applyjob.html In addition, three letters of recommendation (submitted independently by
referees) and one copy of a published paper or writing sample should be sent to: Applications must be received by March 1, 2012 The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Fellowship: Mount Holyoke College and Smith College invite applications for a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in African art and architecture starting July 1, 2012. This Mellon-funded position supports exceptionally promising young scholars for three years of half-time teaching (one course each semester) and half-time research. We seek candidates with interests that extend beyond a single geographic region and into the contemporary period. We particularly welcome candidates who can teach at both the introductory and advanced levels. Over three years, the fellow will teach six courses, four at Mount Holyoke College (the home campus) and two at Smith College. The fellow will also be provided with research and teaching mentors. This program is designed to provide fellows with valuable teaching experience and time to complete and publish their research prior to seeking full-time tenure-track positions. Fellows are encouraged to develop independent research projects vigorously and in association with the local college art museums and the African Studies Council, which includes some 35 Africanists in various disciplines working together across the five campuses to share resources, coordinate curriculum, run faculty seminars, residency programs, and publish the African Studies Review. This postdoctoral fellowship is a full-time salaried appointment with excellent benefits and research support provided and is open only to recent Ph.D.s. A candidate must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. by September 2012. Applicants should submit a letter of application; a resume; graduate transcript(s); three letters of support (to be sent under separate cover by the recommenders); a published article or the opening or closing section of the dissertation; and a syllabus to: https://jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu If you have any problems attaching the materials, please contact Rose Ryan (rryan@mtholyoke.edu). Review of applications will begin on February 27, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate liberal arts college for women with 2,100 students and 210 faculty. Half the faculty are women; one fourth are persons of color. It is located about 80 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley, and is a member of the Five College Consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts. Mount Holyoke is committed to fostering multicultural diversity and awareness in its faculty, staff, and student body and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of color are especially encouraged to apply. Position: Overview: The BMA is seeking a dynamic and innovative Curator and Department Head for African Art to join an 11-member curatorial team in an institution with both an impressive collection of African objects and a strong record of scholarship and major African art exhibitions. Directing the Department for Arts of Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Islands, the curator will oversee the BMA's extensive collection of over 2,000 African objects including textiles. The curator reports to the Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs. The Department is supported by a Curatorial Assistant, a part-time Associate Curator for the Arts of Asia, plus work study students, and interns. The Museum supports the engagement of consulting scholars to offer Museum staff expertise in overseeing all the collections that make up this department. The curator's first assignment represents a major opportunity, the formulation of plans for a new installation of the African collection, part of a current project for reinstallation of several major collections. This project is collaborative including colleagues in education as well as exhibition design and installation. The objective is to develop new approaches for display and interpretation based on the commitment of delivering memorable and inspiring experiences with works of art to a broad and diverse public. S/he will work with a dedicated group of collectors, including the support group, The Friends of the Arts of Africa, The Pacific, and the Americas. Through exhibitions, public programs, and publications of scholarly significance, this curator will enhance a long tradition of commitment to the appreciation and study of African Art. S/he will build new and more diverse audiences and help connect the BMA to other arts and academic institutions in Baltimore. Requirements:This position requires an advanced degree with a specialty in African Art, a record of scholarship, and a minimum of 5 years of curatorial experience. The Curator will work collaboratively both inside and outside the institution and known for demonstrating leadership. S/he will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including writing and public speaking skills. The candidate will be creative, innovative, and influential. S/he will be skilled in diplomacy, negotiation, planning, and organization. Benefits: The BMA is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For this exempt position we offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, pension plan, 403b retirement plan, long term disability, flexible spending account, flexible and condensed scheduling, museum and restaurant discount, and reduced fee gym membership. We also offer 4 weeks of accrued vacation, 9 holidays, 3 personal days, a floating holiday, and 12 sick days. Apply: Curatorial title and salary will be commensurate with background and level of museum experience. Please send cover letter, resume, record of scholarship, and salary requirements via email to HR@artbma.org with "Curator of African Art-AAAPI" search" in the subject line. No phone calls please. The application review process will begin on February 13, 2012. Position: Position Overview: The Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism at MICA seeks a specialist in twentieth- and twenty-first century art, architecture, and visual culture of Africa, the Middle East, or South Asia for a full-time position with a multi-year renewable contract in a non-tenure institution. Begins: August 2012 Job Description: The ideal candidate will be familiar with developments in new media and able to relate recent artistic activity to earlier regional practices and forms. Candidates must demonstrate a committed interest and potential excellence in undergraduate as well as graduate teaching and be able to participate in departmental activities and college-committee work. For more information about the department consult the website: Art History, Theory and Criticism. Requirements: Ph.D. in Art History or terminal degree in appropriate related discipline; Successful Candidate will be required to complete a full background check. Valuable but not required: Minimum 3 years of full-time teaching or relevant professional experience. Salary: Commensurate with experience and college policy; excellent benefits package. The College will review applications as received. Although materials received before January 10, 2012 are best assured of receiving full consideration, the position will remain open until filled. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence. For the full position description see our Careers at MICA website link on http://www.mica.edu/About_MICA/Departments_and_Services/Human_Resources/Careers_at_MICA/Faculty_Positions.html. Application Instructions: To be considered for the position please apply online through SlideRoom ( https://micahr.slideroom.com/) Once you have navigated to SlideRoom you will be asked to login or create a login. If you are creating an account you will be sent an email with instructions to activate your SlideRoom account. You will not be able to login and apply until you have activated your account. Once you have logged in please follow these instructions. These instructions will also be posted in SlideRoom as you are applying. Submit through SlideRoom as PDF documents: Letter of application, Teaching philosophy, Curriculum vita, Publications / writing samples (minimum 1, maximum 3), Sample syllabi, Three letters of recommendation, submitted directly by referees via https://micahr.slideroom.com/ Media should be formatted for Macintosh computers, and may include: PDF, JPG, PNG, GIF MOV, WMV, FLV, MP3 files. Links to live URLs may be submitted as well, but will be considered as a secondary source. No slides, prints, CDs etc. please. Please note that the MICA cannot accept, review or be responsible for hardcopies or original copies of portfolio materials. Please do not submit supplemental or original portfolio materials, as they will not be considered or returned. AA/EOE Position: Position Overview: FIU is a multi-campus public research university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city. FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctoral degree programs to over 46,000 students. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement and is committed to finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our times. The Wolfsonian-FIU museum, the Patricia & Philip Frost Museum, and our Miami Beach Urban Studios Gallery represent our strong commitment to the visual arts; they provide opportunities for faculty research and collaborative, interdisciplinary projects. The Department of Art & Art History at Florida International University in Miami seeks a full-time, tenure-track art historian at the Assistant Professor level who specializes in art outside of the Euro-American tradition (such as historical Art of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Middle East). Candidates should have teaching and research interests in both historical and contemporary issues in their area of expertise. Interaction with MFA and BFA candidates, including participation in critiques and studio visits, is expected. Applicants should have a Ph. D. in hand at the time of application (no applications from ABD's please). Salary is commensurate with experience; competitive benefits package is offered. The successful candidate will have a commitment to interdisciplinary research, experience teaching beyond the GTA level, and evidence of a developing publication record in both peer-reviewed journals as well as museum catalogues and/or magazines. Experience in working with organizing exhibitions is a plus. Please submit letter of application (2 pages only); statement of teaching philosophy (1 page); curriculum vitae; a separate list of publications; graduate transcript(s) (unofficial); three letters of support (to be sent under separate cover by the recommender); and a separate list of contact information for your recommenders to: Professor Alpesh K. Patel, Chair of Art History Search Committee, Department of Art & Art History, VH 216 Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199. In addition to this hard copy, applicants must submit an electronic version of the application via FIU's HR website: http://hr.fiu.edu/index.php?name=career_opportunities. Official transcripts and writing samples will be requested only from those short-listed; please do not send any of the latter at this point. Any questions or clarifications about the position can be sent to Professor Patel via email: alpesh.patel@fiu.edu. Representatives from the search committee will be available at the College Art Association conference in Los Angeles for informal discussions about the job posting. General deadline for receipt of application is, Wednesday, February 1, 2012. On-campus interviews for finalists will be scheduled in early March. Florida International University is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer. Fellowship: Position Overview: The Detroit Institute of Arts is seeking candidates for a one-year post-doctoral fellowship funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Recognizing the growing gap between academic art history and art museums and the increasing demand for excellent art historians within the curatorial field, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation conceived this program to introduce art historians at the beginning of their careers to curatorial opportunities. The Detroit Institute of Arts was selected for this initiative due to the quality and comprehensive nature of its collections, the excellence of its curatorial staff, and the strength of its conservation laboratory. Candidates may apply for a fellowship in any of the following curatorial departments: African American Art; African, Oceanic and New World Cultures; American Art; The Arts of Asia and the Islamic World; Contemporary Art; European Art; and Prints, Drawings, and Photographs. Mellon Fellows are fully integrated into the appropriate curatorial departments and have the opportunity to work closely with a large curatorial, conservation, and education staff. The stipend is $42,000.00 for the year, plus health benefits, a modest relocation allowance, and funds for travel and other research-related expenses. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. within the last five years of their dissertation must be in the final stages of completion. Applications must include a cover letter that addresses the candidate's interest in the fellowship, a statement not to exceed four double-spaced typescript pages describing the applicant's research interests, a writing sample (no more than thirty pages), a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply online at www.dia.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but we will begin reviewing application on December 16, 2011. The Detroit Institute of Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position: Position Overview: The Department of Art History at Skidmore College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position to start September 2012. PhD or ABD in Art History is required. This position will teach 5-6 courses over two semesters, on the arts of Africa, and/or Oceania, and/or the Americas. We encourage applications from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse student populations; women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore's faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2,400 talented undergraduate men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries. Review of applications will begin January 15th, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at: https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp. Position: Position Overview: The Department of Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College seeks an Assistant Professor of non-western art history (area of specialization is open). The initial appointment is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the 2012-2013 academic year beginning September 1, 2012. The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Art History or complete the degree by the time of appointment. Applicants must have college-level teaching experience and demonstrate promise as a scholar working in the field as indicated by peer reviewed presentations and publications, innovative research, and critical recognition of the work. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate survey courses (such as Africa, the Pacific and the Americas, and/or Asia and the Mideast), upper-level courses, and topics-based seminars. An ability to teach introductory-level art history/art appreciation courses is required. Emerson College values campus multiculturalism as demonstrated by the diversity of its faculty, staff, student body, and constantly evolving curriculum. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Members of historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Emerson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity in its workplace. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, and a list of three references with contact information to the Art Historian Search Committee, Department of Visual and Media Arts, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116-4624. Review of applications will begin November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must also fill out an online application form in addition to submitting application materials directly to the department. To view this position and apply online please visit our faculty employment web page at: http://www.emerson.edu/jobs. Fellowship: Position Overview: The Mandel Center for the Humanities at Brandeis University invites applications for a two-year, non-renewable Charlotte Zysman Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities, to begin Fall 2012. The Fellow, who will be appointed as a faculty member at the rank of Lecturer, will teach one course per semester: one course each year will be offered in his or her area of expertise in Art History, and the other course will be designed in conjunction with the Mandel Center as part of its interdisciplinary humanities curriculum. The Fellow will also be expected to give a formal lecture at the Humanities Center during the first year on his or her research, and to organize a small conference or symposium on a related topic within the Humanities during the second year of the fellowship. He or she will receive a salary of $50,000 and a research fund of $1,500 per year. Relocation paid up to $1000. Applicants must hold a PhD in Art History with evidence of scholarly training or publications in a secondary field of Literature or Music. Scholars from Western or non-Western fields are welcome to apply, provided their training has the requisite interdisciplinary scope. Doctorates must have been earned within five years prior to the start date of August 1, 2012. Please send letter of interest, CV, brief description of research project, three letters of recommendation, sample syllabus or course proposal, and a writing sample of no more than 9,000 words, to mandel.postdoc.search@gmail.com. Please send each submission as an individual MS Word document. Submissions will be uploaded to a secure and confidential database, and available only to the search committee. Any questions can also be addressed to the above e-mail. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by January 15, 2012. Position: McNeese State University invites qualified applicants and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Art: Art History (Non-Western) in the Department of Visual Arts. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track, unclassified position. The appointment begins January 2012. Position Description and Responsibilities: The Assistant Professor of Art: Art History (Non-Western) is responsible for teaching a range of topics on Non-Western art, as well as general survey courses. Instructional load consists of 4 courses per semester (fall/spring) with a weekly minimum of 10 office-hours per semester (spring/fall). Successful candidates must undertake academic advising, implementation of university enhancement initiatives, management of visual resources and equipment, committee appointments, and scholarly endeavors. Qualifications: Required: Master of Arts in Art History with a specialization in Non-Western Art. College-level teaching experience strongly preferred. Salary: $44,000 Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 14, 2011, and will continue until position is filled. Application Materials and Contact: Applicants should submit: Letter of Application, CV, Teaching Philosophy, References (name, telephone number, and e-mail address of at least three), and Unofficial Transcripts for the application process. Please submit the required documents in full to: Bridget McDaniel, Art History (Non-Western) Search Chair Instructional Faculty Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees, an official comprehensive course-by-course report and U.S. Equivalency Statement, from World Education Services. The official Credential Evaluation Report and U.S. Equivalency Statement must be submitted directly to the Office of Academic Affairs, Box 93220, Lake Charles, LA 70609; (337)475-5508. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice and will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.
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