Smithsonian Institution
Museum Curator (Nancy Chang Lee Curator of Chinese Art) (IS-1015-12/13)
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Museum Curator (Nancy Chang Lee Curator of Chinese Art) (IS-1015-12/13)
Application Deadline:
30 November 2024Department:
National Museum of Asian ArtEmployment Type:
Full TimeLocation:
Washington, DCReporting To:
Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs
Description
OPEN DATE: November 1, 2024
CLOSING DATE: November 30, 2024
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite
SCHEDULE: Full Time
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
Conditions of Employment
Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk.Complete a Probationary PeriodMaintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
OVERVIEW
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art is committed to preserving, exhibiting, researching, and interpreting art in ways that deepen the public and scholarly understandings of Asia and the world. With more than thirteen thousand objects dating from Neolithic times to the present, NMAA has one of the finest museum holdings of Chinese art in the world. The Nancy Chang Lee Curator of Chinese Art will be a member of the Curatorial Department, shaping decisions about the care, identification, acquisition, preservation, cataloging, exhibition, and interpretation of works of art. The candidate will perform scholarly research for publication and will furnish authoritative information about works in their field. They will develop original exhibitions and collaborate on cross-departmental projects and research initiatives.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Major duties include:
Creating innovative research projects that contribute to the international understanding and appreciation of Chinese art and culture.Providing leadership in the field of Chinese art and culture through projects, collaborations, and regular communication with specialists.Studying, cataloging, displaying, publishing, and expanding the museum’s collections of Chinese art.Developing and maintaining relationships with local, national, and international communities.Researching provenance on existing collections objects.Working with advancement teams to develop and strengthen donor relationships.Serving on museum- and Smithsonian-wide committees and working groups.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Basic Education Requirement:
A) Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.
OR
B) Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience (described below) or additional education.
OR
C) Four years of experience (described below) that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above.
Experience:
Candidates for grade 12 must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 11 in the normal line of progression for this occupation. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience in the identification, acquisition, preservation, cataloging, provenance research, exhibition, and interpretation of works of art. Experience performing scholarly research in preparation of material for publication and furnishing authoritative information on works in the field of specialization. Experience developing original exhibitions and collaborating with other curators on cross-departmental exhibitions and research initiatives. At this level, researchers receiving such assignments are expected to be fully independent professionals and to assume responsibility for the thoroughness and adequacy of the planning and for the completion of the work.
Candidates for grade 13 must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 12 in the normal line of progression for this occupation. At this level the curator is expected to conduct complete and conceptually related studies that typically result in publicly engaged scholarship, exhibitions, public programs, digital outputs, and other works that may be definitive of a specific topic area.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required
PhD or equivalent in Chinese art or related field.Competency in Chinese language.Ability to pursue historical research using primary sources.Familiarity with provenance research and collecting standards.Strong interpersonal skills and experience interacting with the public.Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies, both national and international.Outstanding analytical, verbal, written, and overall communication skills.Skill in taking initiative and prioritizing tasks; excellent time-management and problem-solving skills.Experience participating in and organizing museum-based projects and programs.Familiarity with museum collections databases, such as The Museum System (TMS).Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials.
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Application Deadline:
30 November 2024Department:
National Museum of Asian ArtEmployment Type:
Full TimeLocation:
Washington, DCReporting To:
Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs
Description
OPEN DATE: November 1, 2024
CLOSING DATE: November 30, 2024
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite
SCHEDULE: Full Time
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
Conditions of Employment
Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk.Complete a Probationary PeriodMaintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
OVERVIEW
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art is committed to preserving, exhibiting, researching, and interpreting art in ways that deepen the public and scholarly understandings of Asia and the world. With more than thirteen thousand objects dating from Neolithic times to the present, NMAA has one of the finest museum holdings of Chinese art in the world. The Nancy Chang Lee Curator of Chinese Art will be a member of the Curatorial Department, shaping decisions about the care, identification, acquisition, preservation, cataloging, exhibition, and interpretation of works of art. The candidate will perform scholarly research for publication and will furnish authoritative information about works in their field. They will develop original exhibitions and collaborate on cross-departmental projects and research initiatives.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Major duties include:
Creating innovative research projects that contribute to the international understanding and appreciation of Chinese art and culture.Providing leadership in the field of Chinese art and culture through projects, collaborations, and regular communication with specialists.Studying, cataloging, displaying, publishing, and expanding the museum’s collections of Chinese art.Developing and maintaining relationships with local, national, and international communities.Researching provenance on existing collections objects.Working with advancement teams to develop and strengthen donor relationships.Serving on museum- and Smithsonian-wide committees and working groups.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Basic Education Requirement:
A) Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.
OR
B) Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience (described below) or additional education.
OR
C) Four years of experience (described below) that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above.
Experience:
Candidates for grade 12 must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 11 in the normal line of progression for this occupation. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience in the identification, acquisition, preservation, cataloging, provenance research, exhibition, and interpretation of works of art. Experience performing scholarly research in preparation of material for publication and furnishing authoritative information on works in the field of specialization. Experience developing original exhibitions and collaborating with other curators on cross-departmental exhibitions and research initiatives. At this level, researchers receiving such assignments are expected to be fully independent professionals and to assume responsibility for the thoroughness and adequacy of the planning and for the completion of the work.
Candidates for grade 13 must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 12 in the normal line of progression for this occupation. At this level the curator is expected to conduct complete and conceptually related studies that typically result in publicly engaged scholarship, exhibitions, public programs, digital outputs, and other works that may be definitive of a specific topic area.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required
PhD or equivalent in Chinese art or related field.Competency in Chinese language.Ability to pursue historical research using primary sources.Familiarity with provenance research and collecting standards.Strong interpersonal skills and experience interacting with the public.Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies, both national and international.Outstanding analytical, verbal, written, and overall communication skills.Skill in taking initiative and prioritizing tasks; excellent time-management and problem-solving skills.Experience participating in and organizing museum-based projects and programs.Familiarity with museum collections databases, such as The Museum System (TMS).Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials.
The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."#J-18808-Ljbffr