Permanent Art Collection Curator

Description

Permanent Art Collection Curator

The Permanent Art Collection Curator is responsible for the stewardship, documentation, research, development and care of Indiana State University’s permanent art collection, primarily comprised of prints, ceramics and paintings. Working within the Special Collections department in the Cunningham Memorial Library, the curator will provide access to the collection through on-campus venues, placing artwork in safe venues on campus, the maintenance of the catalog, safe storage of works, and condition reporting and prioritization of conservation needs. The incumbent will ensure focused growth of the collection through strategic acquisitions and work and establish relationships with both internal and external constituencies including donors, collectors and artists. The Curator reports directly to the Director of Special Collections, and manages one full-time staff member, and some student workers.

Application Process:

This position is open until filled. The review of applications has begun and will continue until the position is filled. For a full description and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/50510.

About the Institution:

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

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Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring people with many varied backgrounds, identities, and characteristics to join our institution; additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

Requirements

 Required Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a master’s degree in art history, studio art, or museum studies and 3-4 years of experience in a museum or gallery setting with demonstrable knowledge of current issues in curatorial and registrar practices as related to acquisitions, management and conservation; the ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders; and excellent communication skills. Candidates must also possess a valid driver’s license.