Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at The Binghamton University Art Museum
Job Title: Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
Job Status: Full-time
Location: Binghamton, NY
Salary: $77,000 – $83,000
Description
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.
Applicant Instructions: To Apply
All applicants must apply using the university’s applicant tracking system, Interview exchange: https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=177941
Note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Persons interested in this position should submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Contact information for three professional references
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. Cover letters may be addressed “To the Search Committee.” After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. Binghamton University and the State University of New York are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York and Binghamton University are equal opportunity employers and is a tobacco-free campus.
Additional Information:
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.
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)