[BCMA] Fwd: MOA Curator, Asia Job Posting

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Applications will be accepted until October 15^th .

*1.**JOB IDENTIFICATION*

Job Classification: Museum, Level D

Job Title: Curator, Asia

Faculty: Arts

Department: Museum of Anthropology

*2.**JOB SUMMARY*

This is a position of Curator (Asia Collections) within the Curatorial 
Department, a unit within the MOA Centre for Cultural Research at the 
Museum of Anthropology. This position is currently funded for four 
years, with possibility for extension.  The position is responsible for 
research -- including documentation, publication and curation -- and 
development of exhibition strategies for the Asian section of the 
Museum. The curator will be responsible for providing access to the 
Asian collections and to develop and maintain relationships with the 
diverse Asian communities, UBC and other interested stakeholders to 
ensure appropriate, respectful and relevant research and display of the 
collections. The successful candidate will be called to advise the 
Director on plans to establish a future Asian wing at the Museum and 
will be expected to participate on committees and administration as 
required.

*3.**ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS*

This position is within the Curatorial Department and reports to the 
Department Head.  The post holder may be seconded for project-related 
work as required. A wide-latitude of decision making is required.

*4.**WORK PERFORMED*

  * Works to build relationships to enhance teaching, research and
    programmes between MOA and UBC Faculty
  * Contributes to the intellectual life of the MOA Centre for Cultural
    Research through lectures, seminars, publications, etc.
  * Researches, documents and advises on further acquisitions of the
    Museum's Asian collections
  * Develops exhibition strategies for the Asian collections in
    accordance with agreed curatorial processes
  * Provides access to the Asian collections in response to relevant
    requests from researchers, students, communities and others
  * Works collaboratively with diverse Asian communities, UBC and other
    stakeholders to ensure appropriate, respectful and relevant research
    and display of the collections
  * Researches and publishes on Asian arts and cultures
  * Advises the Director on plans to establish a future Asian wing at
    the Museum as required
  * Participates on relevant committees and administration as required
  * Develops and prepares applications to granting agencies for specific
    projects
  * Represents the Museum at professional meetings and conferences

*5.**CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR/IMPACT OF DECISIONS*

Error in judgment might result in difficult working relationships with 
artists and communities, volunteers and other staff.  It could also 
result in loss of trust and credibility to partners in Asian communities.

*6.**SUPERVISION REQUIRED*

The position reports to the Head of the Curatorial Department following 
institutional priorities.  The Curatorial Department is part of the MOA 
Centre for Cultural Research, which is overseen by the Associate 
Director, Research.

*7.**SUPERVISION GIVEN*

The position may supervise volunteers and students, visiting interns 
from Asian and other cultural communities, contract artists and 
curators, or others contracted to perform services.

*8.**WORKING CONDITIONS*

Curators work in an open, creative, office environment in their own work 
pods

*9.**PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS*

*Education*

·Must hold an MA (PhD preferred) in Anthropology, Art History, History, 
or Asian Studies and have research and/or exhibition experience. **

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*Experience*

·Must have experience working with Asian collections

·Demonstrated track record in research, publications, exhibitions or 
appropriate curatorial outputs

·Experience working with a variety of Asian communities and individuals 
and knowledge of appropriate protocols for Museums and Universities

·Must be committed to developing the digital assets of the Museum and 
working towards ensuring full and updated documentation of collections 
for which they are responsible

*Skills*

·Ability to speak and write at least one Asian language

·Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

·Demonstrated ability in working with artists, cultural communities and 
organizations, and other program partners

·Ability to teach and lecture in area of expertise to relevant academic 
and public audiences

·Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills

·Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of Asian communities and 
individuals within university and museum protocols

·Ability to travel and work flexible hours when required

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. 
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed 
to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications 
from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons 
with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, 
and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

All applications to be sent to the University of British Columbia 
Department of Human Resources - www.hr.ubc.ca.

Details and online application: 
http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/staff_postings.html

*Moya Waters*Associate Director

moya.waters at ubc.ca <mailto:moya.waters at ubc.ca>

T 604.822.5567 I F 604.822.2974

UBC Museum of Anthropology

6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2

www.moa.ubc.ca <http://www.moa.ubc.ca/>

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