Jonathan Little Cohen Associate Curator of American Art
Position Purpose
To research, document, exhibit, and teach with the American art collection and participate in the collection’s preservation, augmentation, and dissemination. To participate as part of a team of professionals in support of teaching and learning with art at the museum and Dartmouth. To create compelling permanent collection-based gallery installations and manage loan exhibitions and generate original research for exhibition catalogues.
Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 3-5 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Bachelors degree in Art History or related field with an emphasis on American art and material culture plus 3-5 years’ experience, or MA plus 2-3 years’ experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of museum experience building and working with collections.
• Understanding of curatorial practices, research, and methodology.
• Knowledge and critical understanding of museum ethics and principles.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multiple audiences and stakeholders through writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with organization and preparation of special exhibitions.
• Ability to thrive in a team-based and collaborative working environment.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship and/or public scholarship.
• Demonstrated record of discernment in acquisitions, exhibitions, and/or publications.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of diverse communities.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree or Ph.D.
• Five years of art or object-based museum experience.
• Record of organization and preparation of special exhibitions.
• Publications in the field.
