[artinfo] Two Curator positions open at Museum Folkwang, Essen

Sat Mar 24 11:55:37 CET 2018

Seeking applicants for Curator of 19th and 20th 
century art and Curator of the photography 
collection
Museum Folkwang

Deadline for application: April 17, 2018

Museum Folkwang
Museumsplatz 1
45128 Essen
Germany

<https://www.museum-folkwang.de/>www.museum-folkwang.de
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The Museum Folkwang is one of the most renowned 
art museums in Germany, featuring an excellent 
art collection with international appeal. 
Alongside paintings and sculptures from the 19th 
century, the classical modern period, the 
post-war era after 1945, and works of 
contemporary art, the museum also hosts a 
selection of photography, archaeology, world art, 
poster art, and other artefacts.

The museum is the first of its kind in Germany to 
offer free admission to its collection. Numerous 
temporary exhibitions address different 
audiences. From an organisational perspective, 
the Museum Folkwang is a unit of the City of 
Essen.

Curator (f/m) of 19th and 20th century art
The position is also available for job-sharing to 
be filled by two part-time roles on a 50% basis.

Your tasks:
The curator of the 19th and 20th century art 
collection plans and manages, in coordination 
with the museum's management, the procurement, 
placement and further development of the 
collection of 19th century and classical modern 
art:

-Definition of the collection's key developments
-Curating and realisation of permanent and temporary exhibitions
-Preparation of the collection's catalogue and 
development, and maintenance of its online 
presentation
-Research and cost assessment of possible purchases
-Documentation and cataloguing of acquisitions
-Planning of research, restoration and conservation measures
-Management of relationships including, but not 
limited to, experts, collectors and art dealers

Your skills:

-Masters degree or similar (e.g. German 
"Magister") in art history with relevant 
specialisation, preferably with PhD
-Several years of relevant professional experience, preferably international
-Fluent proficiency in spoken and written German 
and English, other foreign languages desirable
-Initiative and good social skills, confidence and excellent personal conduct

Remuneration is subject to pay category 14 TVöD, 
the German salary system for public employees and 
servants. This is a temporary position, initially 
limited to a term of four years. If both parties 
agree, the position can be extended thereafter.

The city of Essen promotes gender equality. Women 
are therefore particularly invited to apply for 
this position. In the event of equal 
qualification, capability and professional 
competence, preference will be given to female 
candidates.

For job-related questions:
Peter Gorschlüter via Thomas Grimm, 
Administrative Director: T +49-201-88 45 300
For questions regarding the application process:
Mr. Kulke, FB 10 - Organisation and Human Resources: T +49-201-88 10 211.

Please send your application (complete with cover 
letter, CV, transcripts proving your educational 
background and, if applicable, reference letters 
by former employers) before April 17, 2018 citing 
Reference Number 2018-5-45-SD to:

Stadt Essen
Organisation und Personalwirtschaft
D - 45121 Essen

Due to environmental reasons, please refrain from 
using any plastic folders or similar. 
Applications will not be returned to the 
candidate.

If you prefer to submit your application 
electronically, please use only the most common 
file formats (e.g. pdf, jpg, docx) and keep file 
sizes as small as possible (max. 5 MB): 
<mailto:Stellenmarkt at orga-personal.essen.de>Stellenmarkt at orga-personal.essen.de

Curator (f/m) of the photography collection
The position is also available for job-sharing to 
be filled by two part-time roles on a 50% basis.

Your tasks:
The curator of the photography collection at the 
Museum Folkwang manages the department of 
photography and, in coordination with the 
museum's management, plans the placement and 
further development of the relevant works:

-Definition of the collection's key developments
-Curating and realisation of permanent and temporary exhibitions
-Research and cost assessment of possible acquisitions
-Documentation and cataloguing of acquisitions
-Planning of research, restoration and conservation measures
-Management of relationships including, but not 
limited to, experts, collectors and art dealers