Curator and Coordinator of Academic Programming

Summary
Under the guidance of the Director of the Newcomb Art Museum, the Curator & Head of Academic Programs is an author, scholar, and content producer, and as such envisions, develops, implements, and oversees all aspects of a dynamic, exciting, and balanced schedule of exhibitions and academic programs that address social innovation and socially engaged art, civic dialogue, and community transformation through shows that favor public engagement, creative collaborations, and interdisciplinary; in this context, the arts include social practice, architecture, and design.

Minimum Education
– Master’s degree in art history, museum or curatorial studies
– One year art exhibition development and academic program development experience, to include contemporary art, social practice or interdisciplinary exhibitions that contribute to the field
– Three scholarly publications on contemporary art (e.g. substantive essay in respected academic journal, national art publication, or exhibition catalogue)

Minimum Qualifications
– Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
– Demonstrated evidence of clear, scholarly writing and public-­‐speaking skills
– Demonstrated commitment to research, educational collaborations and scholarly content
– Demonstrated commitment to diversity, community outreach, and public engagement
– Commitment to interdisciplinary programs
– Ability to interface effectively and diplomatically with internal and external constituents
– Proficiency with computers in standardized word processing, spreadsheet programs, and basic knowledge of graphic and web-­‐design programs
– Ability to move projects forward, working both independently and collaboratively
– Ability to travel, work evenings and/or weekends as necessary in the performance of assigned responsibilities
– Ability to push, pull, move, lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications
– Ph.D. degree in art history, museum or curatorial studies
– Three years’ art exhibition development and academic program development experience, to include contemporary art social practice, or interdisciplinary exhibitions that contribute to the field

Interested individuals should visit http://www2.tulane.edu/jobs/, click on the Search Jobs button, and then enter IRC10814 while also selecting New Orleans as the city location.

Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane
Woldenberg Art Center #202
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
United States of America
http://newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu