Deadline: September 6, 2016

Richard L. Menschel Curator of Photography

The Harvard Art Museums seeks a senior leader in the field of photography and time-based photographic media. Responsible for the care, documentation, research, presentation, publication, and strengthening of the museums’ exceptional collection of analog and digital photographs and its emerging collection of time-based photographic media, including projection, installation, video and film. The curator of photography is expected to be an intellectual authority on, and to assume the full range of curatorial responsibility for, the collection of photographs and time-based photographic media, which span from the early nineteenth century to the present and to advise on related matters at the university when needed. The curator crafts an ambitious exhibition, research and publication program for photographs and time-based photographic art and works closely with students and faculty to foster a significant and sustained curricular use of the collection for both undergraduate and graduate teaching. The curator works within a team environment and promotes dialogue, engagement, and collaboration with colleagues within the Division of Modern and Contemporary Art and with other curatorial divisions that have overlapping collection holdings and expertise. The curator recommends purchases, works closely with collectors and museum supporters, solicits gifts for the collection, and assumes an active role in soliciting funds for museum purposes, including acquisitions, exhibitions, conservation projects, and publications, from individuals, foundations, federal agencies and other sources.

Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. in art history; minimum of 8 years progressively responsible curatorial or field-related experience.

Additional Qualifications
Demonstrated record of scholarship and achievement in the field of photography and time-based photographic media, and a commitment to working in a university setting. Demonstrated ability and desire to manage teams strongly preferred.

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