Kress Research Fellow, European Art

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S12539P

Working Title Kress Research Fellow, European Art

Department SRVPAA-Georgia Museum of Art

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Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Workweek is Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional attendance at evening, weekend events.

Advertised Salary 45,000

Posting Date 08/16/2024

Open until filled No

Closing Date 08/24/2024

Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Position Information

Classification Title Museum Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA Non-Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. Candidate
M.A. or equivalent in art history, museum studies, or a related field; basic graduate-level work or professional experience with archival work
Approved for Kress Fellowship

Position Summary

Reporting to the Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, the incumbent will assist with a range of responsibilities related to the research, display of its rich and extensive collections, as well as providing curatorial support for installation planning, loans, and special exhibitions.

This will be a full-time, benefit eligible position funded for a period of two years with the possibility of renewal.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Working knowledge of 15th- and 16th-century art history.
• Excellent writing skills, experience in conducting art historical research
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Initiative and collaborative spirit
• Technical proficiency with personal computers and standard office equipment; fluent with Microsoft Office platform (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access); experience with collection management software; experience with TMS (The Museum System)
• Experience in a museum setting and with exhibition planning and installation.

Physical Demands

• Bend, lift works of art, climb ladders, stand for long periods of time, spend long periods of time on the computer.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Pierre Daura Curator of European Art on research, planning, and programming for an upcoming exhibition of works from Kress collections nationwide.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct art historical research and create curatorial files for works that will be featured in the exhibition and its catalogue.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Contribute written material for the catalogue, didactic material, and other documentation.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain loan correspondence with and update contact lists of museums with Kress holdings.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Order and organize images for the publication.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Pierre Daura Curator to prepare proposals, reports, and other associated documents.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Nelda Damiano

Recruitment Contact Email nelda.damiano@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter