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Harvard University Gregory and Maria Henderson Curatorial Fellow in East Asian Art in Cambridge, Massachusetts
61497BRAuto req ID:61497BRJob Code:388090 Museum Fellow Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Gregory and Maria Henderson Curatorial Fellow in East Asian ArtSub-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, East Asian Studies, or related fields, with written and spoken proficiency in Japanese and English.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
PhD preferred; demonstrated interest in Japanese prints.
Curatorial or related experience helpful; interest in expanding canonical narratives, innovative approaches to the practice of curation encouraged.
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, successful 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 Asian and Mediterranean ArtPre-Employment Screening:Criminal, Education, IdentitySchedule:Full time. Monday through Friday. 35 hours per week. Job Function:Museum Position Description:
The Henderson Curatorial Fellow, working closely with the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Curator of Asian Art, conducts object-based research focused on the Museums’ East Asian art collections, with a preference for early modern and modern Japanese prints. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to carry out research on other areas of the Japanese, and potentially also the Korean collections.
The Curatorial Fellow participates in a broad range of other curatorial activities, including preparation of rotations and exhibitions, interpretive materials, cataloging of the permanent collection in the Art Museums’ database, assistance with new acquisitions, and donor cultivation.
Foregrounding the museums’ teaching and research mission, the Curatorial Fellow helps provide content expertise and support for the Art Museums’ Art Study Center by supporting classes and individual appointments of approximately three hours a week, attends a series of art handling workshops, and contributes to a rich offering of public and academic interpretive programs across various platforms.
The Curatorial Fellow will be an active member of the larger Art Museums Fellows’ cohort and will participate in regular cohort meetings and in 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.