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The McMaster Museum of Art (MMA) is a public, university-affiliated art museum, one amongst 40 such institutions in Canada. The MMA houses one of the best collections in a university-affiliate in Canada. The collection of approximately 8,000 works including pre-modern, modern and contemporary European and Canadian Art, is housed in a facility with museum standard environmental and security controls. The Museum has an active acquisitions program. The Museum has five exhibition galleries which host exhibitions of the Museum's permanent collection; in-house produced exhibitions of contemporary Canadian art; thematic exhibitions in association with research interests across McMaster University's campus; and borrowed exhibitions from sister cultural institutions.

Reporting to the Director/Chief Curator of the MMA, the Curator will contribute to the academic and research interests of the University and the Museum through the production and development of innovative and engaging exhibitions; publications; and acquisitions. The Curator will provide instruction, both formally and informally, to staff, students and visitors. The position's curatorial responsibilities will support the academic mission of McMaster University to encourage lifelong learning, academic innovation and an inclusive community. Of utmost importance is a knowledge of, and commitment to, innovation in museological practice and an interest in developing a relevant practice within the context of a university-affiliate.

In addition to the curatorial component of the position, the Curator is considered part of the University's management team and as such will supervise museum staff, students and volunteers. The Curator will be expected to participate in the various management and leadership programs offered by the University's Centre for Continuing Education.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

- A Masters level degree or higher in art history, curatorial or museum studies.
- At least 15 years experience working in a cultural institution in a curatorial capacity.
- At least 15 years experience managing/supervising staff.
- A demonstrated knowledge of pre-modern, modern, and contemporary art.
- A demonstrated knowledge of European and Canadian art.
- A demonstrated curatorial reputation as revealed through one's exhibition and publication history.

McMaster University is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should send: 1) an up-to-date CV; along with 2) a statement regarding their curatorial intentions as they pertain to the university-affiliated context, directly to:

McMaster Museum of Art
Attn: Director/Chief Curator
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L6
Canada

Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Deadline for applications is May 29th, 2009.