Job Description
Associate Curator of the Indigenous Americas and Africa Location: Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame
Open Date: Aug 01, 2024
Deadline: Sep 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description: The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Curator of the Indigenous Americas and Africa.
Generally recognized as among the nation's finest university art museums, the newly opened Raclin Murphy Museum holds one of the largest collections at an academic institution. Works from the Americas (North, Central, and South) are highly regarded, and its holdings of African art have increased greatly in recent years. The new curator should be a recognized specialist in one of the areas within their portfolio and have a strong working knowledge of the others.
Opportunities for research, curating temporary exhibitions, and contributing to a new collections catalogue are of great importance to the Museum.
Role and Responsibilities
Oversee the care, display, interpretation, and promotion of the collections in their work portfolio.
Serve as the primary resource and contact person in tandem with the Museum Registrar for NAGPRA requests. (The Raclin Murphy Museum distributed its updated inventory information to hundreds of indigenous nations by the July 2024 deadline.)
Liaise with university and community groups that have special connections to the collections and cultures represented in their portfolio.
Develop a thorough collections plan for their areas of responsibility, including research opportunities for collection focus, growth, and publication with the guidance of the Director.
Conduct original research on the museum collections. Present and publish their research in academic and scholarly venues and present at appropriate conferences and gatherings.
Identify and coordinate research opportunities for scholars and students.
Present on collections and exhibitions to the university community, as well as the general public, through gallery talks, printed materials, media opportunities, and other venues in consultation with the Director. Openness to teaching opportunities is appreciated.
Review and develop opportunities for both classic and contemporary temporary exhibitions related to their portfolio of responsibility.
Occasionally serve as coordinator on a temporary exhibition outside of their portfolio at the request of the Director.
Serve as the primary resource and editor of collections management database and records related to collection areas within their portfolio.
Work with the entire curatorial team on donor relations and with the museum's advisory council as needed.
Implement museum best practices and work to develop and enhance the role of the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at the national and international levels.
Qualifications:
A PhD in an area of specialization in the art of the Indigenous Americas (Mesoamerica or Native) or Africa and working knowledge of the other areas within their portfolio.
Minimum of five years collective experience in a curatorial role at an accredited museum.
Demonstrated research interest and publication/presentation record in the aforementioned areas of expertise.
Proven connoisseurship and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated experience working within the academy and the general public; additional evidence of successful interaction with donors is a plus.
Evidence of successful teamwork in a rigorous work environment.
To apply, visit This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at .
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
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The University of Notre Dame was founded in November 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, a French missionary order. It is located adjacent to South Bend, Indiana, the center of a metropolitan area with a population of more than 315,000. Chartered by the state of Indiana in 1844, the University was governed by the Holy Cross priests until 1967, when governance was transferred to a two-tiered, mixed board of lay and religious trustees and fellows.
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