2 Curators, Aalto University
Aalto University Art and Creative Practices is looking for
2 CURATORS
for a 2-year-period beginning in January 2019.
Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future. Aalto University has six schools with nearly 20 000 students and more than 400 professors. Our campuses are located in Espoo and Helsinki, Finland.
Aalto University is seeking applicants for two full-time curator positions, for a period of two-years, for the university galleries and exhibition spaces associated with the Art and Creative Practices (ACP), one of the core elements of Aalto. At Aalto University, ACP is responsible for engaging artistically and creatively the entire university, across disciplines and schools, and includes numerous display venues for artworks, artifacts, and other materials (see showcase.aalto.fi).
Main duties and responsibilities
The curators’ will work collaboratively within a larger working group dedicated to sharing and co-creating transdisciplinary artworks, projects, and events. The content is developed in relationship to the changing demands of the university and society, the curatorial and cultural fields, and regional, and global stakeholders. We put an emphasis on developing ways to promote educational thinking in an open conversational and dialogic manner, and create a vibrant environment for different communities to experience a variety of perspectives.
Requirements
The successful candidates will have strong knowledge of, and experience in the curatorial field, exhibition installation and management. They will have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and independent working skills. Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate a clear interest in working across and through different disciplines, fields of study, and areas of knowledge. Additionally, it is highly desirable that the candidates have skills in event and exhibition promotion and documentation, website maintenance, and engagement with social media.
Applying
To apply for the position, please submit your application in English containing
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two reference letters, including contact information and signature of the referees
Please submit your application through the Aalto University eRecruitment system no later than, October 5th, 2018 (Finnish time UTC +3 during daylight saving time). The link to the eRecruitment system (‘Apply for this job’) can be found at the bottom of the page.
Salary and place of work
The salary is determined based on experience and qualifications according to the salary system of Aalto University. The position is located in Helsinki metropolitan area.
Additional Information
For additional information, please contact Professor Bassam El Baroni, firstname.lastname (at) aalto.fi, or in recruitment process related questions HR-coordinator Elina Säkki-Anttila elina.sakki@aalto.fi
Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.
For more information on Art and Creative Practices at Aalto University: see aalto.fi/en/research/art_and_creative_practices/
Apply for this job: http://www.aalto.fi/en/about/careers/jobs/view/1999/
