Curatorial and Research Associate at UCI Institute and Museum of California Art

Job Title: Curatorial and Research Associate

Job Status: Full-time

Location: Irvine, CA

Salary: $33.79 – $54.37

Description

Langson IMCA is a start-up organization with limited, though growing, personnel and financial resources within a large, established institution that is part of the University of California public education system. It was founded in 2017 following the gift to UCI of two important private collections of California Art. Two years later, the university hired acclaimed art museum leader and educator Kim Kanatani as its inaugural director to guide the museum’s future, envisioned as the seminal investigator and presenter of California’s influence and innovation through art. Langson IMCA brings together students, faculty, scholars, artists, and other publics to generate new knowledge and learning, and foster transformative experiences inspired by California Art and its global contexts.

The Curatorial and Research Associate is primarily responsible for conducting art-related research and preparing written content to support IMCA’s exhibitions and public programs, especially with respect to the museum’s permanent collection. The Curatorial Associate works closely with curatorial, education, registration, exhibition, visitor services, development, and marketing staff to contextualize this research for use in the museum’s exhibition galleries, website, and fundraising and marketing materials. In so doing, the Associate helps to re-position IMCA’s collection for a broader audience and integrate the collection with both the teaching mission of the museum and contemporary efforts to refine and expand the definition of California art. In addition and on occasion, the Associate collaborates with the curatorial team and IMCA leadership to curate exhibitions that highlight the academic interpretation of artworks in the IMCA collection and those on loan to the museum. The Curatorial and Research Associate reports to the Assistant Curator and serves as the main point of contact for research related to IMCA’s collection, facilitating access for teaching, research and public interest.

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

$33.79 – $37.30 (Hourly Rate) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $33.79 – $54.37 (Hourly Rate)

  • Bachelors degree in art history, fine arts, museum studies or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Broad knowledge of art history, including American art, Modern art, and Contemporary art, and associated
  • At least two years of experience in a research or curatorial support
  • Exceptional research skills, including archival research.
  • Strong command of research protocols and procedures, with a track record of ensuring that research is undertaken according to best
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability and methodology to maintain relevant
  • Exceptional writing, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively address a range of audiences that include students, scholars, art critics, artists, museum and university professionals, donors and the general
  • Exceptional organizational skills, especially in the development and management of curatorial files, such as artist files and object files, and other museological repositories of information, such as archives and rare books
  • Knowledge of museum standards for collections security, management, and care of artworks, including framing and
  • Experience liaising with living artists and artist
  • Experience and facility with collections management software (ideally, EmbARK), as well as Microsoft Office Suite and social media
  • Familiarity with art conservation techniques and
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement in making critical

Preferred:

  • Advanced degree strongly
  • Background in higher education teaching and/or research coordination strongly

Special Conditions Required:

Position eligible to work a hybrid work schedule

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

  • Background Check and Live Scan
  • Legal Right to work in the United States
  • Vaccination Policies
  • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
  • Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

  • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
  • E-Verify
  • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page – https://hr.uci.edu/new- hire/conditions-of-employment.php

To Apply please go to the UCI career portal, https://jobs.uci.edu

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.