Organization: Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig (MdbK)
Application deadline: Sep 9, 2024
The Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig (MdbK) is looking for a Curator for the collection of paintings, graphics and sculpture of the 20th and 21st centuries (m/f/d).
The Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig (MdbK) encourages people to connect – with other people, their surroundings and with art. Its collections include photographs, paintings, graphics, installations, media works and sculptures from eight centuries, mainly from European art history. One focus is on 20th and 21st century art from Leipzig and its location in an international context. The extensive exhibition activity includes contemporary positions and old masters alike. Participatory offers, events and projects invite participation. The MdbK positions itself as an inclusive, barrier-free and discrimination-critical museum. It was built through the commitment of Leipzig collectors and opened in 1858. Since 2004, the museum has been located in an impressive new building in the center of the city. The MdbK is one of the most important art museums in Germany.
This is what they offer
• A permanent full-time position (equivalent to 39 hours for collective bargaining employees)
• An annual starting salary of between EUR 57,941 and EUR 67,503 gross per the assessment according to pay group 13 TVöD including the annual special payment
• An additional company pension scheme
• Flexible working time models and the option of working from home daily
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year
• A wide range of training opportunities and an additional three days of educational support per calendar year
• A subsidized job ticket from Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe and the option of leasing a JobRad
• Mental health measures as part of company health promotion
• A collegial team with appreciative employees
This is what you can expect
• Scientific research, expansion and presentation of the collection holdings of the 20th and 21st centuries in the areas of painting, graphics and sculpture, in particular
• Development of a collection concept for the collection area
• Specialist, scientific development of the collection holdings and maintenance of corresponding specialist databases
• Supervision and regular revision of permanent exhibitions as well as development/development of new presentation formats
• Development of special exhibitions and publications
• Maintenance of contact with artists, collectors, galleries, museums and art academies (national and international)
• Cross-departmental collaboration in the digital collection presentation of the holdings, in particular digital development
• Collaboration in the conception of storage and preventive conservation of the collection items
• Administrative and technical support of the loan system for the collection area
• Acquisition of third-party funding by preparing corresponding applications to funding bodies
• Preparation of texts and other materials for public relations and art education
• Collaboration with the Participation and Mediation Department of the MdbK in the development and implementation of cross-cutting participation projects
This is what you bring with you
• A scientific university degree (state examination, diploma from a university, master’s or master’s degree, doctorate desirable) in the field of art history
• At least two years of professional experience in a comparable position in museum work, including scientific work, in a comparable art museum
• Very good knowledge in the field of (inter)national art of the 20th and 21st centuries and art from East Germany, proven by scientific publications
• Willingness and ability to develop and expand the collection area, including diversity-oriented issues; experience in discrimination-critical curating is desirable
• Very good communication and expression skills in German and English (spoken and written), knowledge of another foreign language is desirable
• Independent, responsible, flexible and solution-oriented work
• Ability to work in a team as well as conflict and problem-solving skills
Notes
We value diversity and want the city’s society to be reflected in our workforce. We therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/beliefs, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled applicants and those with equivalent qualifications will be given priority if they have the same qualifications.
Our work is characterized by respectful, responsible and results-oriented actions that are guided by our guidelines for leadership and collaboration.
Your application
Please read our information on the recruitment process before applying.
Please note that we are only allowed to fill our positions based on suitability, ability and professional performance. We can therefore only consider you in the further process if you provide us with evidence of this.
We look forward to receiving your application with:
• Cover letter
• CV in tabular form
• Proof of the required professional qualifications
• List of publications
• Copies of qualified service/employment certificates/assessments/reference letters
Please state the job advertisement number 41 08/24 35 in your application and use the online applicant portal at www.leipzig.de/stellenangebote.
If you have any further questions, we will be happy to answer them. The contact person for this advertisement is Melanie Brandt, recruiter, telephone: 0341 123- 7857.
The deadline for applications is September 9, 2024.
Reference:
JOB: Kurator:in, 20. und 21. Jh., Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig. In: ArtHist.net, Sep 3, 2024 (accessed Sep 4, 2024), <https://arthist.net/archive/42476>.
Note: This listing was translated from German to English.
Image Credit: Alexander Schmidt/PUNCTUM
