European & American Art Post Graduate Museum Fellowship

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European & American Art Post Graduate Museum Fellowship Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply& lJobID=536887& lJobSourceTypeID=831& sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 536887 Work type: Officer of Administration Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Architecture/Art/Design, Arts/Theater/Museum Department: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Appointment Type and Duration: Interim (OA), Limited Salary: $38,000 - $40,000 per year Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2026-2027 FTE: 1.0 Application Review Begins August 20, 2026; position open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants To ensure consideration, a complete application must include: A current resume/CV. A cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position. Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted until you are notified." For questions please email Mitch Kutin at PASTHR@Uoregon.edu Department Summary The only academic art museum in Oregon accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the University of Oregon's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) features engaging exhibitions, significant collections of historic and contemporary art, and exciting educational programs that support the University's academic mission and the diverse interests of its off-campus communities. The JSMA's collections galleries present selections from its extensive holdings of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and American art. Special exhibitions galleries display works from the collection and on loan, representing many cultures of the world, past and present. The JSMA continues a long tradition of bridging international cultures and offers a welcoming destination for discovery and education centered on artistic expression that deepens the appreciation and understanding of the human condition. Position Summary The Museum Fellow will assist in all aspects of the curatorial and collections work of the museum's programs for American and European Art, and global contemporary art. Work activities will include managing schedules and providing regular reports; assisting in exhibition preparations and curatorial work; assisting with the publications program; helping schedule and attend exhibition meetings; taking minutes, assisting with exhibition design, production, installation, and other tasks, as assigned. Fellows will also conduct research on the museum's collection; write for didactic labels and catalogs and the museum's website, and for PR and marketing materials. Additionally, Fellows will research works for acquisition and loan; prepare loan forms; and prepare materials for the museum's Collections Committee. Minimum Requirements - MA/Ph.D./MFA/MArch in art history, studio art, architecture, and design, or a program with a relevant visual art component. Professional Competencies - Knowledge of Western art history and global contemporary art. - Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including an understanding of how and why to write for different audiences. - Comfortable receiving and providing contextualized critique as related to art and museum practice. - Ability and enthusiasm for speaking publicly about art and the museum. - Commitment to working with faculty and students in an academic museum context. Preferred Qualifications - Graduate of the University of Oregon. - Experience working in a museum. - Experience in project management. FLSA Exempt: Yes All offers of employment are contingent upon successful...