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Job Opportunity: Job - Tenured Associate or Full Professor in Art History

 City University of New York

The Ph.D. Program in Art History at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York invites applications for an advanced Associate (tenured) or Full Professor of Art History whose interdisciplinary approach to research and graduate-level teaching will support the program in one or more areas: modern architecture, urbanism and/or photography; Asian, African or Islamic art and/or architecture. The successful candidate will present evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship that dynamically relates art (broadly defined) to the historical, social, and economic phenomena associated with globalization and/or to the practice of religion in social and historical context. S/he will be a member of at least one of two interdisciplinary committees at the Graduate Center: the Committee for the Study of Religion (http://studyofreligion.gc.cuny.edu/) and the Committee on Globalization and Social Change (http://globalization.gc.cuny.edu/).

The Ph.D. Program in Art History is highly-ranked nationally and enrolls nearly 200 students. It recently received a multi-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to enhance curatorial training of doctoral candidates and support to expand its teaching in the field of Asian, especially Korean, art.

For the position, the Ph.D. and extensive previous experience in a faculty position are required. A particularly strong candidate may be nominated as a Distinguished Professor. The appointment will begin in Fall 2012.

To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two course syllabi, and the names/addresses/email addresses for at least three professional references to: Ph.D. Program in Art History, 365 Fifth Avenue, The Graduate Center, CUNY, New York, NY 10016. We also welcome nominations. The review of applications will begin on January 17, 2012.

Job Opportunity: Fellowship Opportunities - University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh - Chancellor’s Fellowships 
(5-year, full time, tenure-track)

Salary Scale £36,862 - £44,016 (for Grade 8 appointments)
Closing Dates 16 January, 29 February and 16 April 2012

See full advert here

The University of Edinburgh intends to appoint up to 100 Chancellor’s Fellowships across the University’s 22 Schools as an investment in the future of teaching and research. These prestigious awards are aimed at early career individuals of the highest potential who have begun to establish a reputation for the highest quality research at the forefront of their discipline and who have a commitment to learning and teaching at university level.

The University has been able to make this investment because of its highly successful research, teaching and commercialisation performance.

The Fellowship may be held in any discipline or interdisciplinary area that fits within the strategic aims of the University and the hosting School (see ANNEX 1 for Priority Areas). It is essential that the successful candidate’s research furthers the high international reputation of the School and the University and that she or he has a strong commitment to postgraduate and undergraduate training. The Fellowship is held for 5 years, subject to satisfactory review at the end of year 3, and the Fellow will then move to a standard University academic open-ended contract.

The first year of the Fellowship will focus on establishing the Fellow’s research programme, with a limited amount of teaching. Start-up research funds may be available appropriate to the discipline and the Fellow will be mentored towards gaining grant support. Fellows will be expected to submit an appropriate number of high quality research outputs to REF2014. Teaching and administration will gradually increase over the 5 year period to that of a normal academic load in the relevant discipline and substantial mentoring and development support will be available through and beyond their Fellowship provided by the Institute for Academic Development (http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/institute-academic-development). A sufficient amount of teaching and administration will be required in the first 3 years to allow a judgement to be made on continuation to a full academic position.

Candidates already holding an externally-funded Fellowship are welcome to transfer this to Edinburgh if the sponsor permits. International candidates are welcome and will be supported through the process of visa application if required.

Applicants wishing to work in interdisciplinary fields are particularly welcome and in such cases the hosting School will be identified by discussion with the School(s) and the candidate.

Application Procedure

Candidates should apply online via the University of Edinburgh recruitment website (www.jobs.ed.ac.uk) and enclose a detailed CV and a one page outline of a proposed research programme.

Please indicate clearly in your application which College you are applying to by quoting the relevant reference number as below:

College of Humanities and Social Science, Reference: 3015150 CHSS
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Reference: 3015150 MVM
College of Science and Engineering, Reference: 3015150 CSE

To complete the application process, you need to complete the (i) Additional Personal Information Form, (ii) Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form, and (iii) Rehabilitation of Offenders, available online at the above website.

The application process is quick and easy to follow, and you will receive e-mail confirmation of safe receipt of your application. You do not need to replicate information contained in your CV or letter of application. If applying online, please note that the option to classify referees as unapproachable before interview, which the software will offer you, is not in fact available for these positions. If you do not have access to a computer, you can call our recruitment line on 0131 650 2511 for an application pack. This will be posted out for you to complete and return.

General advice may be obtained by emailing chancellorsfellows@ed.ac.uk or specific details may be obtained from the appropriate School contact as detailed in ANNEX 1.

This is a rolling recruitment process so please submit your application by one of the following closing dates:

16th January 2012
29th February 2012
16th April 2012
 

Job Opportunity: Art Historians required for ad hoc / one-off Talks or Workshops

£100 per Talk / Workshop including travel expenses

"I am looking for Art Historians to help me deliver a programme of Art History enrichment events at an independent 16-19 sixth form art school in Buckinghamshire, run in association with the University of the Arts London. I would love to hear from Art Historians who would be interested in coming in, either to carry out an academic lecture (aimed at 16-19 year olds), ideally focussing on our topic for this year, the Human Form in art, or alternatively to carry out any other Art History workshop session.

The school is within easy reach of London via either Gerrards Cross (rail), Uxbridge (tube) or Slough (rail) stations.

I would welcome suggestions, proposals or ideas from either established Art Historians, postgraduate students, enthusiasts or those working in the field.

The programme of activities will be ongoing from now up until Summer 2012.

Please e-mail your suggestions or proposals as well as information about your background as soon as possible to: k.pettitt@isca.uk.com or telephone 07954 419 001"

Job Opportunity: Devonshire Appointments - Arts & Heritage

Ana Giles Myers would like to introduce  the new division of Devonshire Appointments - Providing temporary, permanent and freelance staff for specialist roles within Museums, Galleries, Historical Sites, Interdisciplinary Arts Venues, Media and other Arts related institutions and associations.

Services include but are not limited to:

• Administrative Support and PA’s
• Catalogue and Research Assistants
• Curatorial Staff
• Marketing and Events Assistants
• Human Resources
• Project Managers
• Gallery Technicians
• Tour Guides

Contact Devonshire for more information on recruiting, or to submit your details.

Contact: 0203 047 4628 | agiles-myers@devonshire.co.uk | www.devonshire.co.uk

Job Opportunity: Director, University of Michigan Museum of Art

The University of Michigan invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) in Ann Arbor.The University of Michigan’s art collection is among the oldest university collections in the nation. In 1856, years before the great civic art museums in Detroit, Toledo, or Chicago were founded, UM students and the general public had free access to an art gallery on campus. UMMA is now one of the finest university art museums in the country. Its nearly 19,000 objects represent 150 years of art collecting that spans the Western tradition from medieval times to the present, with deep holdings in African and Asian art.

One of UMMA’s most important roles is its contribution to the academic mission of the University. From the research and study uses of the extraordinary works of art in the collections, to the teaching implications of all of its temporary exhibitions, the Museum plays an increasingly central role in the academic life of the University, even as it connects to broad regional and national community audiences. A dynamic schedule of special exhibitions and interpretative programs connects visitors with the rich artistic legacy of the past and today’s avant-garde.
This March, UMMA opened a landmark 53,000-square-foot expansion and major restoration of its historic, 41,000-square-foot home, Alumni Memorial Hall, in the center of the University campus. Designed by principal architect Brad Cloepfil at Allied Works Architecture, the .9 million transformation not only more than doubles the space available for collections display, temporary exhibitions, programs and educational exploration, but also fulfills the Museum’s mission to bridge visual art and contemporary culture, scholarship and accessibility, tradition and innovation. The addition of classrooms, an auditorium, and a variety of gathering spaces contributes to making UMMA a vital town square for the arts at the heart of a major research university.

Reporting to the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the next Director will provide overall leadership and management for the Museum, including care of the collection, fundraising, collaboration with University departments and schools, community outreach, and volunteer management. The Director is an integral part of the University's academic leadership, while ensuring the continued development of the Museum’s rich collections and applying innovative approaches to teaching, research, and scholarly communication.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and energetic leader with a strong background in a discipline relevant to UMMA’s mission. S/he will have demonstrated leadership experience in a museum or art institute; a record of strong institutional and financial management; a capacity for developing and sustaining relationships within the University and among a wide variety of external constituencies; a talent and enthusiasm for outreach and fundraising; and a commitment to supporting a diverse staff. A terminal degree in a relevant discipline is required, with a notable record of scholarly and/or creative accomplishment and other qualifications appropriate for a senior faculty appointment.

Nominations and/or applications, accompanied by a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references, should be submitted to:
Judith A. Auerbach and Kit J. Nichols
Auerbach Associates, Inc.
385 Concord Avenue, Suite 103
Belmont, MA 02478
Tel: (617) 451-0095

Electronic submissions preferred: email ana@auerbach-assc.com