Curator

Applications are invited for appointment as Curator (at the rank of Administrative Assistant I) in the University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) (Ref.: 500286), to commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Art History, Asian History/Studies, History, Anthropology or related areas, with an emphasis on Chinese history and culture, and at least 5 years’ professional experience in museum work.  They should also have working knowledge of curatorial practices; an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and the ability to handle collection objects independently and exercise independent judgment.  Those with lower qualifications or less experience may be considered for appointment as Associate Curator/Assistant Curator.

Reporting to the Director, the appointee will be responsible for documentation, interpretation, and maintenance of the Museum’s permanent collection.  He/She will oversee part of the Museum’s Chinese art collection; contribute to educational programming; ensure appropriate and accurate record-keeping procedures for the Museum collections and operations; and act as a spokesperson for the Museum with the media, at functions, conferences and meetings when appropriate.  Teaching opportunities may arise within the University.  Information about UMAG can be obtained at https://www.umag.hku.hk/.