[KS] Job Posting: Curator of Korean Art at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

Tracy Pon tpon at asianart.org
Tue May 16 14:29:35 EDT 2006


Please post.

Thanks,
Tracy Pon
Human Resources
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

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The Asian Art Museum seeks an exceptional scholar in Korean Art to join the
curatorial staff at the museum’s spectacular new facility in downtown San
Francisco.

The Curator will plan and direct the activities of the Korean Art
department, overseeing the care and academic interpretation of all Korean
art objects belonging or lent to the museum.

He/she must have an ongoing awareness of trends and practices in the
American museum profession, and must possess the vision, commitment, and
ability to insure scholarly excellence and intellectual innovation.

The Asian Art Museum holds one of the largest and most important
collections of Korean art in the United States; it encompasses more than
750 objects including major paintings, ceramics, bronzes, decorative arts,
and textiles.   This curatorial position was the first full-time position
of Korean art established in an American museum.

A full position description is available at www.asianart.org.

Minimum Qualifications

· Ph.D. in Asian Art History, with specialization in Korean Art History.
· Five (5) years of professional work experience in a museum or related
educational/research organization; or an equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience.
· Distinguished record of professional accomplishments and publications.
· Experience in planning, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work
of others.
· Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and procedures involved in the
interpretation and exhibition of a museum collection and traveling
collections of Asian art.
· General knowledge of: museum management principles and practices; budget
development and management; general administrative principles, practices,
and methods.
· Knowledge of current intellectual developments in the fields of art
history and museum studies.
· Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills; strong written/oral
communication skills and public speaking abilities; high level of
organizational, planning, and research skills.
· Ability to read, speak, and write Korean.
· Ability to: analyze complex administrative problems, evaluate alternative
solutions, and adopt effective courses of action; develop and manage
budgets; manage and supervise staff.
· Ability to conduct original research that results in published scholarly
materials in the field of specialization; attract, negotiate, and implement
major exhibitions; lecture effectively.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
staff, visitors, volunteers, donors, dealers, collectors, professional
colleagues, and other members of the museum community.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefit package.

Application Procedure

Send a letter of interest, resume, and three (3) references to:
HUMAN RESOURCES, Asian Art Museum,
200 Larkin Street,San Francisco, CA 94102
 FAX: 415.861.2359

Recruitment will continue until position is filled.

The Asian Art Museum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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