Assistant Director and Curator of Gari Melchers Home and Studio

Full Time
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Posted
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Position Details

Classification Information

Agency Name & Code
University of Mary Washington, 215

Role Title
Faculty-Professional

Pay Band / Salary Grade
4

Employee Class
AF

EEO
B

Position Information

Working Title
Assistant Director and Curator of Gari Melchers Home and Studio

Position Number
FA0217

Anticipated Hiring Range
$70,000.00

Position FLSA
Exempt

Level Indicator
Manager

Organizational Objective / Goal
The mission of Gari Melchers Home and Studio is to display to the public on a regular basis the art works and furnishings that make up the Belmont collections; to maintain and preserve the collections and physical facilities of the estate in order that they will be available to the public for use by this and future generations; and to interpret the collections in a manner that will serve local educational institutions and the general public as a resource for studying the full range of works of a major American artist together with the tools of his trade in the locale in which he worked. The purpose of Gari Melchers Home and Studio is also to serve as an art center for the people of the Fredericksburg area.

General Description of Position
Under supervision of the Executive Director of University Museums, oversees daily operations of Gari Melchers Home and Studio. Candidate chosen will orient from hire with the incumbent Assistant Director and Curator and assume full duties upon the latter’s retirement in September 2023.

Required KSAs / Competencies / Qualifications to successfully perform their work
Knowledge of best professional practices for care and interpretation of artifact and fine art collections. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with a diverse group of people that may include visitors, faculty, students, and staff. Knowledge of European and American art history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Preferred KSA's / Competencies / Qualifications to successfully perform the work
Knowledge of Gari Melchers’ life and career in context of European and American artists of his era. Knowledge of museum management within a higher education environment.

Required Education
MA in Art History, MFA, or equivalent degree.

Required Experience
10+ years work in museums. Supervision of full and/or part-time employees. Management of operating budgets.

Preferred Education
PhD or equivalent degree.

Preferred Experience
Work in a higher education environment.

Required Licensure
None.

Preferred Licensure
None.

Statement of Economic Interest
Yes

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Category
Administrative Professional Faculty

Posting Date
04/24/2023

Close Date
05/22/2023

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions for Applicant
Letters of recommendation will be accepted until May 26, 2023.

Additional Applicant Instructions

The University of Mary Washington accepts only completed online application and related materials. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications or documentation will not be considered. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of criminal background checks. If accommodations are requested either before or at the time of the interview, please contact the Recruitment Office at 540-654-1238.



AAEEO Statement

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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