Overview
The University of Notre Dame is accepting applications for the Keough Curatorial Fellowship, supported by the Donald and Marilyn Keough Foundation. This pre-doctoral fellowship focuses on developing the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art’s collection of Irish art from the eighteenth century.
Position Details
- Duration: 12 months
- Hours: 30 hours per week, with 10 additional hours for dissertation work
- Stipend: $36,000 plus benefits, including medical insurance, life insurance, and two weeks of vacation. An additional $2,000 travel fund is available for research or conference attendance.
- Renewal: Possible, with a 3% stipend increase based on progress and Museum’s objectives.
- Start Date: Mid-August or early September 2024
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on the Museum’s Irish art collection, including prints, drawings, paintings, sculpture, and photographs.
- Collaborate with the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies and the Rare Books and Special Collections division.
- Assist in organizing exhibitions, including an upcoming exhibition on Walter Osborne.
- Contribute to the Museum’s digitization project, Marble.
- Support the Museum’s academic programs and assist with classes in collaboration with the curator of education.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Ph.D. program at an accredited university in the U.S. or Europe.
- Completed all coursework and qualifying exams prior to application.
- Research focus on Irish artists or themes related to the Museum’s collection is preferred.
Application Process
- Submit an online application, letter of interest, CV, writing sample, and two letters of recommendation.
- Final approval of the appointment by the Director of the Raclin Murphy Museum.
Additional Information
- Fellows will have fall and spring breaks, and University holidays.
- Responsible for own moving expenses and housing.
