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UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
BARBER INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS
ASSISTANT CURATOR
PART TIME, FIXED TERM
We are looking for an energetic Assistant Curator (0.6 FTE) to join our busy Collections and Learning team. You will be involved in all aspects of the care, development and interpretation of the Barber Institute’s world-class collections. You will also assist with preparations for our 80th Birthday Year exhibitions programme (2012/13) working with the Head of Collections and Learning and the Exhibitions Officer. A postgraduate qualification in History of Art or Museum Studies, with a good general knowledge of European art history 1250-1950, is essential, as are excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Specialist knowledge of European prints and drawings 1250-1950 and a significant publications record in this field are highly desirable.
Starting salary: £20,346 a year, pro rata. Fixed-term contract (21 months).
Application forms (returnable by 27 January) and details from:
Human Resources
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 415 9000
www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/jobs
Please quote post number 48602.
Work Experience
Voluntary work experience opportunities at the Barber Institute are available to candidates aged 15 to 19 years studying at GCSE and A Level, with time spent in the following areas of activity: front of house/reception, education, collections/exhibitions, marketing and administration work.
For more details about the scheme, please download the programme and application form.
Completed forms can be e-mailed to education@barber.org.uk or sent to the following address:
Learning and Access Team
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TS
Volunteering
The Barber has a thriving volunteer programme open to adults over 18 years old, as well as University students keen to gain work experience. If you would like to join the team, please read our volunteer policy BIFA Volunteers Policy and complete our volunteer application form Volunteer Application Form.
Completed forms can be e-mailed to education@barber.org.uk or sent to the address above.