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University of Dundee - Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design

Grade 7 (£28,839 - £35,469 per annum)

Applications are invited for the above post, which will be based within Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design. This is an exceptional opportunity for applicants to work within a highly successful area of the University and to further promote its world renowned reputation in teaching and research through the development and delivery of an ambitious programme of exhibitions and events.

Successful applicants will take the lead role in curating and promoting a programme of exhibitions and events for the DJCAD galleries and Centre space at the VRC. You will work as part of a team to produce exhibition projects that will be innovative and stimulating for a wide range of audiences, promote diversity and ultimately support the aspirations of DJCAD. You will lead the production of Annual Degree Shows and ad hoc activities.

You will hold a relevant degree; a postgraduate or professional qualification in a relevant discipline would be desirable. You will have a sound knowledge of developments in contemporary art, media, design and curatorial practice and possess excellent team leading skills. Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to be forward thinking and innovative. Previous experience in curating and producing exhibitions and events is essential.

This is a permanent post, which is subject to the standard one year probationary period.

Informal enquiries can be made to Mr Edwin Janssen, Academic Leader of VRC and Exhibitions at DJCAD (tel: 01382 385019) or email e.janssen -at- dundee.ac.uk

Applicants will only be contacted if invited for interview.

Further details and an application pack are available from our website: www.jobs.dundee.ac.uk Alternatively, contact Human Resources, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN, tel: (01382) 384817 (answering machine). Please quote Reference number AAE/3093

Closing date: 4 February 2010

The University of Dundee is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The University of Dundee is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC015096

Working as part of the successful exhibitions team at Dundee Contemporary Arts, the Exhibitions Curator is responsible for the development and delivery of a programme of temporary exhibitions of contemporary art delivered as part of the programme of DCA.

For application packs, please contact Abileen Addison on 01382 909 224 or e-mail: abileen.addison at dca.org.uk.

Deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 23 July 2007.

Dundee Contemporary Arts
152 Nethergate
Dundee, DD1 4DY
United Kingdom
www.dca.org.uk

DCA is supported by Dundee City Council and the Scottish Arts Council.
DCA aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

University of Dundee (College of Art & Design, Architecture, Engineering & Physical Sciences)

Assistant Curator, Exhibitions
Salary Scale: Grade 5 (£17,461 - £20,234)

You will assist the Curator with conceiving, researching, developing and implementing Exhibitions Department’s programme. You will project manage exhibitions, projects and events. You will co-ordinate departmental administration, be involved with all aspects of finance and will schedule and delegate work to the Technician and Casual and Trainee staff. You will be responsible to the Curator of Exhibitions.

The Exhibitions Department office is busy, being responsible for over 30 projects a year. The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines as well as a willingness to work in relation to peak demands are required. You should have good word processing, spreadsheet and DTP skills. You must have good interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills as you will need to liaise with artists, organisations, and the general public as well as students and a broad range of University and Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design staff. Previous experience within a visual arts organisation and study in contemporary visual arts or a similar discipline is essential. An understanding of current developments in contemporary Visual Arts is desirable.

Further details and an application pack are available from our website: www.jobs.dundee.ac.uk Alternatively, contact Personnel Services, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN, United Kingdom. tel: (01382) 384817 (answering machine). Please quote Reference number AAE/1601

Applicants will only be contacted if invited for interview.

Closing date: 31 January 2007

The University of Dundee is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.