Stanley H. Durwood Foundation Curatorial Fellow

19-Jan-2022

Harvard Art Museums

56811BR

Job-Specific Responsibilities

The Curatorial Fellowship Program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of scholars embarking on professional careers in art history who are considering the museum profession. The Harvard Art Museums’ global collections encompass cultures across Asia, North Africa, Europe, and the Americas from ancient times to today.

• The Durwood Curatorial Fellow, working closely with the Maida and George Abrams Curator of Drawings, conducts object-based research focused on the Museums’ Dutch art collections, with a preference for 17th-century Dutch drawings. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to carry out research on Dutch works from the permanent collection in other media and on drawings from other cultures and periods. Investigations into global correlations between Dutch art and colonialism will be encouraged.
• The Curatorial Fellow assists with a broad range of other curatorial activities, including preparation of interpretive materials, cataloging of the permanent collection in the Art Museums’ database, assistance with new acquisitions, donor cultivation.
• Foregrounding the museums’ teaching and research mission, the Curatorial Fellow helps provide content expertise and support for the Art Museums’ Art Study Center by supporting classes and individual appointments of approximately six hours a week, participating in a series of art handling workshops, and contributing to a rich offering of public and academic interpretive programs across various platforms.
• The Curatorial Fellow will be an active member of the larger Art Museums Fellows’ cohort and will participate in regular cohort meetings and in the anticipated annual Fellows symposium at the end of the spring semester.
• The Curatorial Fellow may supervise students and temporary employees.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is an on-site position.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications in order to be considered for this role:
MA in Art History or related fields, with written and spoken proficiency in Dutch

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Ph.D. preferred; demonstrated interest in Dutch art, including 17th-century Dutch drawings
• Reading proficiency in Dutch is desirable
• Curatorial or related experience helpful; interest in challenging canonical narratives strongly encouraged
• Commitment to fostering the appreciation of works of art in a museum context
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team

Additional Information

The Harvard Art Museums are committed to equity and inclusion in its staff and to engaging with a wide range of audiences and constituents, and welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds who share these interests and commitments.

Application Procedures
Please apply online with a letter of interest and a résumé or curriculum vitae.  Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, starting February 15th and continuing until the position is filled.

Upon review of initial applications, successful candidates will be notified to submit two letters of recommendation. Other supporting documents may include transcripts and writing samples.

We continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 and the lifting of restrictions. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility with our interview process. We will be conducting interviews virtually for selected candidates until further notice.

Additional Information:
The term of this fellowship is September 6, 2022-August 30, 2024.  In addition to $50,000 annual compensation, the fellowship has an allocated travel budget and is eligible to participate in Harvard’s fringe benefits program.

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .   

Discover Harvard Art Museums and Harvard University Benefits

• A creative, high-energy, collaborative environment
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits starting on your first day
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Transportation benefits to help with your daily commute
• Health and wellness discounts, memberships, and programs

Additional benefits can be found at

https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

388090 Museum Fellow

Department

European and American Art

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Appointment End Date

30-Aug-2024

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal, Employment, Identity

Schedule

Full time. Monday through Friday. 35 hours per week. 

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.