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Harvard University Emily Rauh Pulitzer Drawings Fellow in Contemporary Drawings in Cambridge, Massachusetts
61495BRAuto req ID:61495BRJob Code:388090 Museum Fellow Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Emily Rauh Pulitzer Curatorial Fellow in Contemporary DrawingsSub-Unit:------------ Appointment End Date:29-Aug-2025Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :090Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications:MA in Art History or related fields with interest or specialization in contemporary art/drawings
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
PhD preferred
Curatorial or related experience helpful; interest in expanding canonical narratives, innovative approaches to the practice of curation encouraged
Proficiency in a foreign language helpful
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 commitment.
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 27th and continuing until the position is filled.
Upon review of initial applications, selected candidates will be notified to submit two letters of recommendation. Other supporting documents may include transcripts and writing samples.
Additional Information
The term of this fellowship is September 5, 2023 - August 29, 2025. In addition to $55,000 annual compensation, the fellowship has an allocated travel budget and is eligible to participate in Harvard’s fringe benefits program.
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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
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Department:Curatorial Division of Modern and Contemporary ArtPre-Employment Screening:Criminal, Education, IdentitySchedule:Full time. Monday through Friday. 35 hours per week. Job Function:Museum Position Description:
The Pulitzer Curatorial Fellow reports to the Curator of Modern and Contemporary art, and works closely with the Curator of Drawings and other curators of works on paper, to conduct original, scholarly research to support the acquisition, study, and curatorial care of drawings from the last 100 years. The emphasis will be on contemporary drawing, with drawings of the modern era as secondary field of activities. The Pulitzer Fellow will be a key contributor to the reassessment and conceptualization of contemporary drawing practice in the museum, and to broadening the diversity of artists and stories represented in the museums’ collections. In dialogue with paper conservators, issues in the material and conservation challenges of the medium will be explored.
The Curatorial Fellow participates in a broad range of curatorial activities, including assistance with new acquisitions, cataloging of the permanent collection in the Art Museums’ database, and donor cultivation.
Foregrounding the museum’s teaching and research mission, the Curatorial Fellow contributes to a rich offering of public and academic interpretive programs across various platforms and helps provide content expertise and support for the Art Museums’ Art Study Center by supporting classes and individual appointments approximately three hours a week, attends a series of art handling workshops.
The Curatorial Fellow will be an active member of the Fellows’ cohort and participate in regular cohort meetings and the 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.
School/Unit:Harvard Art Museums 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.Job Summary: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, Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and the Americas from ancient times to today.
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.