Mellon C-MAP Fellow – MoMA
Deadline: March 22, 2013
Mellon C-MAP Fellow (Experimental Practices in East Asia Focus)
The Museum of Modern Art (New York)
In 2009, The Museum of Modern Art launched Contemporary and Modern Art Perspectives (C-MAP), a global research initiative. The program is intended to deepen the Museum’s range of expertise; expand the criteria by which quality in works of art and artistic movements is defined; enable the Museum to understand more fully the historical imperatives and changing conditions of an increasingly global art world; and infuse MoMA’s future with the diverse perspectives of scholars, curators, artists, and historians from around the world.
The Museum is currently seeking a post-doctoral candidate for a one year fellowship, renewable for a second year, to support and augment the C-MAP global research initiative focused on ”Experimental Practices in East Asia.” This C-MAP group, led by an Associate Curator in the Department of Painting and Sculpture, originates from the Museum’s interest in exploring in-depth some of the most critical tendencies emerging from the East Asia region from the mid-20th century to the present, in relation to the Museum’s traditional areas of strength—Western Europe and North America—as well as to other geographical focuses of C-MAP—Latin America and Eastern Europe. The research group includes curators from across MoMA and affiliate MoMA PS1, as well as a representative of the Department of Education, and the Library and Archives. To support the group’s research, the group invites local, national, and international scholars for meetings and workshops. In addition, in keeping with C-MAP’s desire to expand MoMA’s international reach and network, group members travel to the region to conduct on-site research.
Specific responsibilities are as follows:
Engages in in-depth study to support and propel the research activities and goals of the C-MAP group.
Works in close collaboration with C-MAP group leaders, the Museum’s International Program, and selected outside scholars, curators, and counselors throughout the duration of the project.
Works with group leader and C-MAP Program Coordinator to organize bi-weekly to monthly group meetings.
Coordinates with C-MAP group leader and International Program to implement a research plan and schedule to support the needs and activities of the relevant group. Based on this plan, devises an outline of necessary research and practical resources.
Works closely with the International Program, C-MAP group leader, and C-MAP Fellows to co-edit and oversee the content development for post, a new web platform dedicated to C-MAP research and related activities. The Fellow will be a co-editor of the web platform and will actively contribute to, as assigned, the writing, editing, preparation, and production of the web materials, which may include: online exhibitions, scholarly writing, travel reports, and formal reports and executive summaries, among other formats.
Conducts independent research and, in dialogue with C-MAP group leader, develops a working annotated bibliography and digital library of resources (including art history, cultural history, exhibition catalogues, and reviews, etc.) to support the group research. May, at times, be required to work directly on the collection.
Assists in the identification of qualified outside scholars, curators, and advisors who will be invited to participate in the C-MAP group on a short- to medium-term basis.
Works with C-MAP groups and the International Program in planning and coordinating an annual C-MAP Seminar that includes distinguished C-MAP counselor-advisors and other outside speakers.
Works closely with C-MAP group and Assistant Director of the International Program to plan and build research resources that benefit the planning and realization of C-MAP group travel and/or travel by individual group members.
Travels to designated geographies with the C-MAP group to conduct research; visits collections, cultural institutions, studios, and other organizations as required; and participates in meetings with outside scholars, artists, and other groups, as appropriate.
Assists in the organization of and participates in symposia and other forms of discourse related to the C-MAP group research.
Reports to Associate Curator, Department of Painting and Sculpture, with a direct liaison to the Museum’s International Program.
Qualified candidates will possess a doctoral degree (or the equivalent in countries outside the United States) in Art History, Cultural Studies, and/or a related field in the Humanities; doctoral degree must have been or will be officially conferred within three years of the start date of the fellowship. Strong knowledge of Western twentieth- and twenty-first-century art history within a global context is desired. Specialization in postwar Chinese, Japanese, and/or Korean art is required; an interest in the experimental and conceptual aspects of art-making and a comparative approach and orientation with other geographic/art historical areas desired. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated research capabilities. Knowledge of basic office procedures and skills. Experience with the administration of web sites is desirable. Strong command of written and spoken Chinese, Japanese, or Korean is required; ideally more than one of those languages is highly desirable; working knowledge of French and/or German.
Please submit resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements, to jobs@moma.org. Please reference the position title in the subject. Application deadline March 22, 2013.
The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
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