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Curatorial and Project Assistant
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22622023 | 49% Part Time | 9a-6p | $53,557 - $63,893 |
Position Information
UCR ARTS seeks a Curatorial and Project Assistant for a 16-month, part-time (appx. 19 hours per week) limited position for the research and development of an exhibition and publication focused on the history of digital imaging titled "Digital Capture: Southern California and the Origin of the Pixel-Based Image World" [Getty PST 2024, Research Phase] . The project will trace the 1960âs invention of digital imaging in the Cold War research labs of Southern California, and, through the prism of art, examine the ideological shift that occurred as nascent digital photography disseminated into art practice, the creative industries, and popular culture.
Applicants will be required to submit a writing sample as part of the selection process. The budgeted pay rate for this position is $23.25 per hour.
Applicants will be required to submit a writing sample as part of the selection process. The budgeted pay rate for this position is $23.25 per hour.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| B.A. in Art History, related field, or equivalent work experience. | Required |
| M.A. in Art History or related field | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough grounding in art historical research and methodology, knowledge of academic research practices, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Example of previous research project and writing sample required. | Required |
| Minimum of 2 years experience with archives and collections research or equivalent. | Required |
| Must be highly organized, efficient, and attentive to detail, with excellent follow-up skills; self-starting, resourceful, proactive, and motivated in performing and excelling in responsibilities; able to prioritize and adjust to a heavy workload, manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines; skilled in planning and coordinating meetings and events. | Required |
| Computer use proficiency including MS Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel); Adobe Acrobat; file sharing platforms such as Dropbox, One Drive, Google Drive; remote communication software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams; library, archive, and collection research databases. | Required |
| Familiarity with museum operations, standards, practices, and procedures. | Preferred |
| Expertise in digital imaging history and technologies. | Preferred |
| Administrative coordination experience. | Preferred |
| Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for basic image editing. | Preferred |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge of art historical research and methodology, knowledge of academic research practices; excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer use proficiency including MS Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel); Adobe Acrobat; file sharing platforms such as Dropbox, One Drive, Google Drive; remote communication software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams; library, archive, and collection research databases.
Computer use proficiency including MS Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel); Adobe Acrobat; file sharing platforms such as Dropbox, One Drive, Google Drive; remote communication software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams; library, archive, and collection research databases.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview