The University of St. Thomas, Department of Art History, seeks applicants for a full-time, benefit-eligible, Art History Clinical Faculty member and Director of the American Museum of Asmat Art (AMAA). The position is responsible for the supervision and development of the collections of the museum, for the development and mounting of exhibits, for outreach and engagement of the collection to a broader public, for working with and training students as assistants and attendants with the AMAA, and for teaching art history and museum studies classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.
The ideal candidate will show evidence, in their scholarly work and teaching, of an interest in and ability to bring diverse academic perspectives to bear on questions of art history, curatorial and collections work, and museum studies. As Director, the position is responsible for the supervision of the American Museum of Asmat Art at the University of St. Thomas. This includes the development and mounting of exhibitions in the Gallery of the Anderson Student Center and elsewhere on campus, outreach of the collection to a broader public, working with the Asmat Advisory Board, recommending decisions on the acquisition and exhibits of artwork according to professional standards and the mission of the museum, the training and supervision of attendants and assistants working with the collection. As a clinical faculty member, the position will teach two courses per year in the Department of Art History. These may include an introductory art history course, upper-level undergraduate course, or graduate seminar in area of expertise and/or museum studies. The position will also supervise independent student research. It is strongly desired that the Director be engaged in the discipline, presenting research at conferences or in publications. The Director will work with members of the Art History Department, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Asmat Advisory Board, and the Development Office to develop programs that sustain our mission for the collection.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Art History or related field preferred, A.B.D. or M.A. with significant curatorial experience and publications will also be considered. At least two years’ experience with the development and maintenance of an art collection, including public outreach, and with the development and installation of exhibits and related didactic research and materials desirable. Knowledge of Asmat art and culture is strongly desirable, Pacific, Oceanic, global, or nonwestern art desirable. Museum studies expertise is also required for this position.
For full consideration, materials should be submitted online at www.stthomas.edu/jobs. Applicants will be asked to copy/paste a cover letter detailing teaching interests and research agenda, and upload a one-page teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, scholarly/professional writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Additionally, upload the following documents as additional documents:
- Graduate transcripts
- Sample course syllabus
- Additional documents such as publications, dissertation chapters, scholarly presentations, exhibition catalogs, etc.
Candidates must complete the reference section of the application and arrange for the three letters of recommendation to be sent electronically to Victoria Young at vmyoung@stthomas.edu. Do not upload recommendation letters as part of your application at the St. Thomas site. References will not be contacted without your permission. If files are too large to upload, please send material or download link (preferred) to Victoria Young (vmyoung@stthomas.edu), Chair, Art History Department, Mail #44C, University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105.
Invited candidates will be expected to give a classroom lecture, a research presentation, and pitch a museum exhibition proposal. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 1, 2019. Review of application materials will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled.
Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.
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The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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