William J. Thompson Curatorial Fellow in American Art

Posting Number : S12698P

S12698P

Working Title :

William J. Thompson Curatorial Fellow in American Art

Department :

SRVPAA-Georgia Museum of Art

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Posting Type : External

External

Retirement Plan : Employment Type :

Employment Type : Employee

Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time : Full Time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information :

Workweek is Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional attendance at evening, weekend events.

Advertised Salary : 55,000

55,000

Posting Date : 09 / 18 / 2024

09 / 18 / 2024

Open until filled :

Proposed Starting Date :

12 / 01 / 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants :

This is a one-year, full-time position, with the possibility of renewal for a second year .

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

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Classification Title :

Museum Professional AD

FLSA : Exempt

Exempt

FTE : 1.00

1.00

Minimum Qualifications :

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education / experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications :

M.A. or equivalent in art history, American Art, or a related field

Position Summary :

Under the supervision of the deputy director of curatorial and academic affairs, the William J. Thompson Curatorial Fellow in American Art will create a catalogue raisonné for the artist William J.

Thompson, preparation for an exhibition of the work of William J. Thompson, and perform curatorial duties related to ongoing activities in the department of American Art.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

• Strong background in any field of American Art, especially 20th century sculpture and painting.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent writing, research, communication, clerical, and organizational skills.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment.
• Skilled in establishing priorities, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting deadlines.
• Computer skills including MS Office and Adobe, and experience with museum databases (TMS).
• Experience in a museum setting and with exhibition planning and installation.

Physical Demands :

Work in a typical office environment, which will include mobility in the museum and occasionally lifting boxes and other items weighing approximately 20-30 pounds each.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? :

Is this a Position of Trust? :

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

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Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? :

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) :

Credit and P-Card policy :

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy :

• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;
• confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;

and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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Duties / Responsibilities :

Prepare catalogue raisonné :

• Research all available records and resources related to the oeuvre of William J. Thompson. This will involve using internet, print, voice, and in-person research modalities, and may involve travel to private and public collections outside of the immediate area.
• Oversee digitization of works of art as needed.
• Confirm titles and title variations, dimensions / sizes, dates, and media.
• Confirm current location and owner of works, provenance, and exhibition history.
• Working with the director of IT and selected vendors, prepare the catalogue to be launched using blockchain technology.

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Exhibition Planning and Production :

• Takes lead role in researching a possible exhibition on the work of William J. Thompson, from inception to installation, including conceptual outline, selection of objects from the permanent collection and loans, research, writing, implementation, budget development and oversight, and interpretation.
• Participate in the exhibition-related publication (producing exhibition catalogue / brochure essays, obtaining images, permissions, and copyright clearance to maintain accurate credit lines), collaborating with colleagues in the communications and education departments.

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Duties / Responsibilities :

Permanent Collection :

• Under the direction of the deputy director of curatorial affairs, assist with the research and care of the permanent collection of American art and American art under acquisition consideration.
• Oversees gallery rotations of American art.
• With the education department, plan and coordinate public programs related to exhibitions and installations of American art as requested.

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Other duties as assigned :

Other duties include research or reports related to the collection and exhibitions of American Art at the Georgia Museum of Art.

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Contact Details :

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name :

Dr. Shawnya Harris

Recruitment Contact Email :

[email protected]