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Jane Chace Carroll Curator of Asian Art
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Position Number: 4992918
Location: Northampton, MA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Art History

Jane Chace Carroll Curator of Asian Art

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu.
Museum of ArtJob Description

The Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) has a unique opportunity for a Curator of Asian Art. Widely recognized as one of the leading academic museums in the nation, SCMA cultivates inquiry and reflection by connecting people to art, ideas and each other while continuing to contribute to Smith College's mission of educating women for lives of distinction.

An integral part of a team of five curators, this position includes dedicated funding for research, travel, acquisitions, and exhibitions. The Jane Chace Carroll Curator of Asian Art serves as an intellectual authority on the arts of Asia and is an important partner to faculty and students in teaching, researching and learning from SCMA's collection of Asian art.

Job Summary

Oversee all aspects of the Museum's research, interpretation, and presentation of SCMA's Asian art collection, including developing a program for the Carol T. Christ Asian Art Gallery.

Essential Functions

Oversee museum's collection of Asian art from the Neolithic period to today. Participate in collection- and exhibition-related programming for campus and public audiences; conduct research resulting in scholarly communications including exhibitions, public talks, print and digital publications; manage collection development and rationalization, including new acquisitions and deaccessions. Responsible for ongoing cataloguing of artworks and maintenance of records on Asian Art in the collection. Monitor and make recommendations for care of the collection.

Supervise and mentor student research assistants. Promote dialogue, engagement, and collaboration both within the Museum and beyond. Work with SCMA's senior leadership to cultivate prospective donors, foundations, and related entities to support the activities of the department as well as the growth of the collections. Work collaboratively within a team environment, providing support for administrative functions as assigned. Collaborate with faculty on teaching exhibitions and museum-based courses. Participate in long-range exhibition and collection planning.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

Master's degree in Asian art history and culture or related discipline. Minimum of 4 years of museum experience, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. preferred.

Skills

Independent and self-directed, with the ability to take initiative, anticipate actions needed, and to exercise discretion and independent judgment
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to be an effective collaborator both within the Museum and the larger College community.
Demonstrated knowledge of the exhibition process and the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences
Proven record of scholarly research in Asian art and culture, particularly the arts of East Asia, but knowledge of South Asian, Central Asian, and Western Asian art are also acceptable.
Proficiency in at least one Asian language (fluency preferred).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines

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Review of applications will begin
March 1, 2024

Compensation Grade:
Grade H

Position Type:
Regular

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

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