Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Assistant Professor and Director of UWM Art Collection and Emile H. Mathis Art G
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Assistant Professor and Director of UWM Art Collection and Emile H. Mathis Art Gallery: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Working Title:
DIRECTOR OF UWM ART COLLECTION AND EMILE H. MATHIS ART GALLERYPosition Number:
02189740Division:
B48 College of Letters and ScienceDepartment:
B4831 ART HISTORYPosition Type:
FacultyAppointment Type:
FLSA StatusFLSA Status:
ExemptPercent:
100Posting Type:
FacultyIntroduction:
The Department of Art History is home to an undergraduate major and minor in Art History, as well as a graduate program (MA) in Art History with two available tracks (Thesis and Curatorial); the department also runs a highly-successful internship program with established connections to many area institutions (Chipstone Foundation, Haggerty at Marquette, Milwaukee Art Museum, etc.). The department has roughly 30 majors, 30 minors, and 15 graduate students. Graduates follow a variety of career paths, including education, museum or gallery work, art dealer, arts administrator, art appraiser, and historic preservation.Job Summary:
The Department of Art History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History, who will also serve as Director of the UWM Art Collection (UWMAC) and the Emile H. Mathis Art Gallery, beginning August 2018. Full-time duties will be divided between research and teaching (50%) and the administration of the UWMAC and Mathis Art Gallery (50%). Ph.D. in Art History or related field required. The specialization is open; however, we seek a candidate who will expand, but not overlap with, the research and instructional areas already represented by faculty in the department. The Director supervises the Associate Curator of the UWMAC, student employees, interns, and volunteers. The Director will assume leadership in integrating the UWMAC within the pedagogical programming of the Department of Art History and UWM.Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Art History or Related fieldAt least one year teaching experience (beyond graduate teaching assistantships)At least one year experience in museum curation and programming and/or collections managementPreferred Qualifications:Evidence of sustained research through publication and potential for high scholarly productivityEvidence of significant teaching experience in Art History and related fieldsDemonstrates ability to teach ARTHIST 704: Introduction to Art Museum Studies IISpecialization expands current dept. areas w/out overlap; complements strengths of UWM Art CollectionEvidence of significant experience in art collection management, exhibition, and/or programmingDemonstrates experience with fundraising (including grant writing), and donor relationsApplication Instructions:
Applicants should submit (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) recent publication. Additionally, we request 3 letters of reference. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Please upload into the online application the cover letter, vita, and recent publication.This is a continuous recruitment.
Review of applications will begin on April 9, 2018. Applications received after April 8, 2018 may not receive consideration.
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Working Title:
DIRECTOR OF UWM ART COLLECTION AND EMILE H. MATHIS ART GALLERYPosition Number:
02189740Division:
B48 College of Letters and ScienceDepartment:
B4831 ART HISTORYPosition Type:
FacultyAppointment Type:
FLSA StatusFLSA Status:
ExemptPercent:
100Posting Type:
FacultyIntroduction:
The Department of Art History is home to an undergraduate major and minor in Art History, as well as a graduate program (MA) in Art History with two available tracks (Thesis and Curatorial); the department also runs a highly-successful internship program with established connections to many area institutions (Chipstone Foundation, Haggerty at Marquette, Milwaukee Art Museum, etc.). The department has roughly 30 majors, 30 minors, and 15 graduate students. Graduates follow a variety of career paths, including education, museum or gallery work, art dealer, arts administrator, art appraiser, and historic preservation.Job Summary:
The Department of Art History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History, who will also serve as Director of the UWM Art Collection (UWMAC) and the Emile H. Mathis Art Gallery, beginning August 2018. Full-time duties will be divided between research and teaching (50%) and the administration of the UWMAC and Mathis Art Gallery (50%). Ph.D. in Art History or related field required. The specialization is open; however, we seek a candidate who will expand, but not overlap with, the research and instructional areas already represented by faculty in the department. The Director supervises the Associate Curator of the UWMAC, student employees, interns, and volunteers. The Director will assume leadership in integrating the UWMAC within the pedagogical programming of the Department of Art History and UWM.Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Art History or Related fieldAt least one year teaching experience (beyond graduate teaching assistantships)At least one year experience in museum curation and programming and/or collections managementPreferred Qualifications:Evidence of sustained research through publication and potential for high scholarly productivityEvidence of significant teaching experience in Art History and related fieldsDemonstrates ability to teach ARTHIST 704: Introduction to Art Museum Studies IISpecialization expands current dept. areas w/out overlap; complements strengths of UWM Art CollectionEvidence of significant experience in art collection management, exhibition, and/or programmingDemonstrates experience with fundraising (including grant writing), and donor relationsApplication Instructions:
Applicants should submit (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) recent publication. Additionally, we request 3 letters of reference. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Please upload into the online application the cover letter, vita, and recent publication.This is a continuous recruitment.
Review of applications will begin on April 9, 2018. Applications received after April 8, 2018 may not receive consideration.
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