Department Description Assistant Curator - Project Policy Analyst 3

Job Summary

Reporting to the Exhibitions Department Head, researches and catalogues the permanent collection. Joins newly formed inter-departmental team for 3-year project to digitize the collection. Assistant Curator will be the museum staffer dedicated to the digitization project.
The Assistant Curator will have opportunities to curate special and collection-based exhibitions, and support research and production of all exhibitions in collaboration with the Exhibitions Department Head.

The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art serves a primary audience of faculty and students as the lens through which it engages a broader audience. The museum's program is steeped in the richness of resources at University of California, Davis. The museum is an engaged partner in the intellectual work of the campus, involving students, faculty and staff as initiators, partners, and participants in the research and development of all aspects of its programming.

Apply By Date

July 1st 2024

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.

• Master's degree in Art History or Museum Studies or equivalent professional experience.
• Expertise in international modern and/or contemporary art and art history, with demonstrated experience art and artists from California.
• Track record of leading successful projects that require strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize multiple activities, as well as supervise the activities of staff members around a common project.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and enthusiasm for, working with students.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Art History.
• Experience collaborating with university faculty, museum staff, and funders.
• Demonstrated expertise with art museum best practices for collection care and interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Collections
• 20% - Administration
• 20% - Exhibitions

Department Overview

The Manetti Shrem Museum is a small, entrepreneurial team that is mission-driven, results-focused, and community oriented. We seek an Assistant Curator who believes in the educational potential of object-based learning, and is inspired by curious colleagues from diverse fields of study within and beyond the humanities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy team-based work. Success in the position requires strong written and verbal communication, project management and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $65,100/annually - $116,700/annually - This position is subject to a departmental budgeted maximum salary; commensurate with education and experience
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 21
• UC Job Title: Assistant Curator
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Contract
• Percentage of Time: Full-Time, 100%
• Shift Hours: Manager will advise
• Location: Davis, CA.
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Benefits

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• For eligible roles, UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

• Work flexible schedule during evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel to visit museum sites and to meet with clients.

Special Requirements

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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