Chief Curator, Center for Creative Photography, Job #49311 - Tucson, Arizona, USA

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Position Title: Chief Curator, Center for Creative Photography, Job #49311
Job Category: Curator
Employer Name: The University of Arizona
Salary Range: $94,981 annually plus full benefits package
Street Address: 1030 N. Olive
City, State, Country: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Postal Code: 85721 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Ellen Lawrence-Barnes
Contact E-Mail Address: lawrencee@u.library.arizona.edu
Contact Phone Number: 1-520-621-6425
Contact Fax Number:
Contact Website: Center for Creative Photography - The University of Arizona University Libraries - The University of Arizona | University Libraries Website
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled; Application materials received by First Review Date of 2/15/12 are guaranteed review.

Position Description/Responsiblities:
The internationally renowned Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at the University of Arizona seeks an experienced, creative, and effective leader to join the Center, the world's largest archive repository and research center for the study and appreciation of modern American photography that reaches an international audience through an active exhibition and loan program. CCP collections include 100,000 fine prints by over 2,000 artists, 5 million photographic archive objects, oral history and other media materials, and a library of rare books, journals, artists' books and exhibition catalogs.

Major Duties include:
1. Negotiate and acquire significant archives, collections and individual works of art;
2. Prepare and curate exhibition programs including layout, interpretation and communication;
3. Collaborate with the Center’s director and staff about the Center's priorities, policies and operations; and play a major role in setting priorities for processing, digitization, preservation and conservation workflows.
4. Work with director and development officer to cultivate support for the Center, including donor relations and fundraising.

Desired Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements begin with:
• Master's degree in art history or related field with specialization in the history of North American photography.
• Ten or more years of experience in museums or special collections libraries. At least five years of experience acquiring significant collections, archives, and works of art.

Salary: $94,981 annually. Benefits Eligible: Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for eligible employees and their spouses and dependents; access to campus and recreational activities; retirement; and more!

Opened: 1-9-12; Closes: Open Until Filled; First Review Date: 2-15-12.

For Full Details and to Apply: Review the posting for Job #49311 and apply online through the University of Arizona’s jobsite at: http://www.uacareertrack.com/. Complete an application, then attach a resume and letter of interest that addresses how your education and experience meet the competencies needed of this position. For questions regarding The UA CareerTrack system contact: 520-621-3662; TDD 621-8299 (M-F 8-5).

The University of Arizona is an Equal Employment Opportunity –
Affirmative Action Employer-M/W/D/V.

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