Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Art Museum
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jun 21, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 06074
Position ID:: 177941

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Staff Associate (SL-4)

Salary: $77,000 + Depending on experience

The Binghamton University Art Museum seeks an energetic and engaging Curator of Collections and Exhibitions who will initiate, organize, and implement an ambitious exhibition program. A successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience working in a museum setting and the ability to conduct scholarly research and to communicate to a range of audiences. The candidate will ideally have experience writing grant proposals and will anticipate participating in the museum's path toward accreditation. Curator of Collections and Exhibitions serves as instructor for the museum intern class each semester (8-12 students each semester) and supervises 1-2 collections interns per semester. The successful candidate will partner with the Director to liaise with other departments at a high level and correspond with donors and alumni as necessary. This full-time position requires a commitment to the study and interpretation of the permanent collection of approximately 4,500 objects, to collaborate with the registrar to review metadata for objects in the permanent collection, and to advise the Director on acquisitions and deaccessioning.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in art history or related field
• 3-5 years of curatorial experience
• Knowledge of standard curatorial practices and exhibition development
• Experience in object-based teaching
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students across disciplines

Preferences:

• PhD in art history or related field
• Knowledge of Asian arts
• Proven skills in research, writing and communication for general and scholarly audiences
• Experience writing grant proposals
• Experience preparing documents necessary for accreditation with the American Alliance of Museums
• Familiarity with Gallery Systems databases (TMS or EmbARK)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=177941

Deadline for Internal Applicants: July 8, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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