Smithsonian Institution
Assistant Curator for Japanese Art (IS-1015-11)
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Assistant Curator for Japanese Art (IS-1015-11)
Application Deadline:
27 September 2024Department:
National Museum of Asian ArtEmployment Type:
Full TimeLocation:
Washington, DCReporting To:
Associate Director for Curatorial AffairsCompensation:
$82,764 - $88,281 / year
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.Description
OPEN DATE:
August 29, 2024CLOSING DATE:
Sept 27, 2024POSITION TYPE:
Trust FundAPPOINTMENT TYPE:
Temporary Not to Exceed Three (3) YearsSCHEDULE:
Full TimeDUTY LOCATION:
Washington, DCOpen to all qualified applicantsConditions of EmploymentPass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk.Complete a Probationary PeriodMaintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
OVERVIEW The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art seeks to recruit an
Assistant Curator for Japanese Art.
The museum is committed to preserving, exhibiting, researching, and interpreting art in ways that deepen the public and scholarly understandings of Asia and the world. The museum stewards one of the world’s most important collections of Asian art, with works from China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and beyond.This grant-funded, three-year term position is designed for new or early career museum professionals and offers essential training opportunities for a curatorial career.The Assistant Curator for Japanese Art and Culture will be a member of the curatorial department, shaping the care, identification, acquisition, preservation, cataloging, exhibition, and interpretation of works of art. The candidate will perform scholarly research, develop original exhibitions, and collaborate with curators on cross-departmental projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Major duties include:Creating innovative research projects that contribute to the international understanding and appreciation of Japanese art and culture.Providing leadership in the field of Japanese art and culture through projects and collaborations.Studying, cataloging, displaying, publishing, and growing the museum’s collections of Japanese art.Developing and maintaining relationships with local and international communities.Researching provenance on existing collection objects.Working with advancement teams to develop and strengthen donor relationships.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:PhD, advanced ABD, or equivalent in Japanese art or related field.Competence in Japanese language.Ability to pursue historical research using primary sources.Familiarity with provenance research and collecting standards.Strong interpersonal skills and experience interacting with the public.Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies.Outstanding analytical, verbal, written, and overall communication skills.Experience with museum projects and/or programs.Preferred Experience:Familiarity with museum collection databases such as The Museum System (TMS).Experience organizing museum-based projects.Applicants must provide documentation of foreign educational credentials if applicable. Any false statement in your application may result in rejection and termination after employment begins.The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."Resumes should include a description of your related work experience. Relocation expenses are not paid.Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact
[nmaa-hr@si.edu] .The Smithsonian Institution is an
Equal Opportunity Employer .
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Application Deadline:
27 September 2024Department:
National Museum of Asian ArtEmployment Type:
Full TimeLocation:
Washington, DCReporting To:
Associate Director for Curatorial AffairsCompensation:
$82,764 - $88,281 / year
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.Description
OPEN DATE:
August 29, 2024CLOSING DATE:
Sept 27, 2024POSITION TYPE:
Trust FundAPPOINTMENT TYPE:
Temporary Not to Exceed Three (3) YearsSCHEDULE:
Full TimeDUTY LOCATION:
Washington, DCOpen to all qualified applicantsConditions of EmploymentPass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk.Complete a Probationary PeriodMaintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
OVERVIEW The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art seeks to recruit an
Assistant Curator for Japanese Art.
The museum is committed to preserving, exhibiting, researching, and interpreting art in ways that deepen the public and scholarly understandings of Asia and the world. The museum stewards one of the world’s most important collections of Asian art, with works from China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and beyond.This grant-funded, three-year term position is designed for new or early career museum professionals and offers essential training opportunities for a curatorial career.The Assistant Curator for Japanese Art and Culture will be a member of the curatorial department, shaping the care, identification, acquisition, preservation, cataloging, exhibition, and interpretation of works of art. The candidate will perform scholarly research, develop original exhibitions, and collaborate with curators on cross-departmental projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Major duties include:Creating innovative research projects that contribute to the international understanding and appreciation of Japanese art and culture.Providing leadership in the field of Japanese art and culture through projects and collaborations.Studying, cataloging, displaying, publishing, and growing the museum’s collections of Japanese art.Developing and maintaining relationships with local and international communities.Researching provenance on existing collection objects.Working with advancement teams to develop and strengthen donor relationships.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:PhD, advanced ABD, or equivalent in Japanese art or related field.Competence in Japanese language.Ability to pursue historical research using primary sources.Familiarity with provenance research and collecting standards.Strong interpersonal skills and experience interacting with the public.Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies.Outstanding analytical, verbal, written, and overall communication skills.Experience with museum projects and/or programs.Preferred Experience:Familiarity with museum collection databases such as The Museum System (TMS).Experience organizing museum-based projects.Applicants must provide documentation of foreign educational credentials if applicable. Any false statement in your application may result in rejection and termination after employment begins.The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."Resumes should include a description of your related work experience. Relocation expenses are not paid.Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact
[nmaa-hr@si.edu] .The Smithsonian Institution is an
Equal Opportunity Employer .
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