Research Director, Grant Wood Catalogue Raisonné Project

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in art history or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience doing research in libraries and archives.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with museum databases including relational databases and/or cataloging works of art.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading a team(s).
• Demonstrates an Extensive proficiency level in the following competencies:
  • Ability to successfully manage projects. Demonstrated by excellent communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
  • Building positive, productive, and collaborative relationships with a variety of constituents including but not limited to internal/external stakeholders, advisory boards, art community members and partners.
  • Excellent editorial, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Data entry & software use skills. Demonstrated by extensive proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel; scanning software and hardware, and with the Adobe suite.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Willing to work at the Grant Wood Art Colony in Iowa City, Iowa in a designated house provided for the catalogue raisonné as a living/workspace.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in art history, or comparable experience, with specialty in 20^th century and/or American art history, strongly preferred.
• Experience with organizing catalogues raisonnés and/or managing websites including content creation and web design.
• Experience interacting with archives, museums, private collectors, auction houses, galleries, and the catalogue raisonné community at large.
• Prior knowledge of and appreciation for the work of Grant Wood.

TO APPLY:

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete BOTH of the following steps:

Upload both of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

• a current resume
•  a cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process. 

Work Modality: This position is primarily on-campus. However, this position may be eligible for some flexibility and remote work in alignment with dept policies and practices. All remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Compensation: $70,000 with benefits

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