Position Information
Position Information
Job Posting Number | S01082 |
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Position Title | Visual Resources Curator |
Department | Systems Discovery-1263 |
Job Category | Staff Posting |
Position Type | Full-Time |
Pay Type | Salaried |
Salary Range | $50,800-$59,500 |
Compensation Practices | Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html |
Position Details | The Visual Resources Curator will manage and develop the Visual Resources Center (VRC) and its collection of visual materials related to art, architecture, and visual culture in all formats. They are a member of the Digital Initiatives department within the University Library, report to the Head of Digital Initiatives, and work closely with the Digital Asset Coordinator, the Art History & Visual Resources Librarian, and the faculty, students, fellows, and staff affiliated with Art and Art History and the broader Wesleyan community. Digital Initiatives manages Wesleyan University’s digital collections, including the digital and analog images in the visual resources collection, which support the teaching and research of the University’s faculty. The VR Curator provides assistance to Wesleyan faculty and students in all aspects of research, teaching, and learning with visual materials. They implement forward-looking practices in building and providing access to visual materials, including enhancing digital access to the collections and promoting and supporting the use thereof. Responsibilities include:
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Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years’ related experience working with image collections OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Experience creating descriptive metadata Knowledge of curating image collections Awareness of of diversity and equity in visual resources and an understanding of how that might be applied to curating representative and well-rounded image collections Demonstrated ability to manage projects, plan and execute workflows, track progress, and meet deadlines and objectives Experience with digital asset and content management systems Self-directed with a proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively Demonstrated ability to learn and implement new software, technologies, and technical standards Effective communications skills with the ability to present information and ideas to various audiences Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds |
Preferred Qualifications | Knowledge of cataloging and metadata schemas for visual culture and art related materials Experience working with Artstor/JSTOR Forum and/or Islandora Working knowledge of image copyright issues |
Special Instructions to Applicants | The position is open until filled. For full consideration please apply by October 1, 2022 when first review of applications will begin. |
Additional Information | All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Wesleyan University requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster (if eligible under CDC guidelines) or an approved exemption prior to first day of employment. |
Benefits | Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s BLS & GLS programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply). Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html . |
Quick Link | https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/9133 |
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