Department: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA)
Appointment Type and Duration: Interim (OA), Limited
Salary: $38,000 – $40,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2022-2023
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
June 27, 2023, position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a resume, a cover letter that clearly articulates how your knowledge and skills make you qualified for this position, and names and contact information for three references.
Department Summary
The University of Oregon’s art museum, The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA), opened its doors to the public in 1933. Designed by Ellis F. Lawrence, UO Dean of Architecture & Allied Arts at the time, the museum was built to house the Murray Warner Collection of Oriental Art-more than 3,700 works of art given to the University of Oregon by Gertrude Bass Warner. After a major renovation and expansion, the museum reopened in 2005 at 70,000 square feet, twice the original size. Over 20,000 square feet are dedicated to museum exhibitions and related programs serving the academic university and community at large.
The only academic art museum in Oregon accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) features engaging exhibitions, significant collections of historic and contemporary art, and exciting educational programs that support the university’s academic mission and the diverse interests of its off-campus communities. The collection consists of 17,000+ works of art across all media with extensive holdings in Asian art (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean), Pacific Northwest art, Russian icons, European and American modern and contemporary art, and growing strength in Latin American art. Special exhibitions galleries display works from the collection and works on loan, representing many cultures of the world, past and present. The JSMA continues a long tradition of bridging international cultures and offers a welcoming destination for discovery and education centered on artistic expression that deepens the appreciation and understanding of the human condition.
Position Summary
The Museum Fellow will assist the Asian Art curator and collections manager with East Asian exhibitions, research, and collections activity: help organize, coordinate, and assist with special exhibitions and installations in permanent collections galleries, and other tasks as assigned with responsibilities including the selection of artworks, assistance with installation design and didactics, research about acquisitions and loans, drafting of proposals, attending quarterly Collections Committee meetings; coordinating with and occasionally helping to mentor student interns.
Minimum Requirements
• MA/PhD/MFA/MArch in art history, studio art, architecture, and design, or a program with a relevant East Asian studies and art component.
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrate knowledge of East Asian art history, history, literature, and/or culture(s).
• Demonstrate a high level of facility in reading, writing, and speaking either Chinese or Japanese (depending on the area of specialization) and the ability to do primary research in at least one of those languages.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including an understanding of how and why to write for different audiences.
• Ability and enthusiasm for speaking publicly about East Asian art and the museum.
• Commitment to working with faculty and students in an academic museum context.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and constructive criticism.
Preferred Qualifications
• Graduate of the University of Oregon
• Experience working in a museum.
• Experience in project management.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .
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Advertised: June 13, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
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