Appel à candidature « Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago »

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) is one of Chicago’s major cultural collecting institutions and one of the nation’s largest facilities devoted to the art of our time, offering exhibitions, performances, and programs of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945.

The MCA’s Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship is intended to offer a significant opportunity for an emerging scholar to gain professional curatorial experience and to conduct research in a major museum setting. The Fellow will primarily be responsible for collection related research and scholarship, with additional duties as appropriate. The Fellow will assist in organizing a collection-based exhibition and will have the opportunity to organize at least one related public program during his or her tenure. This is a 12-month commitment, renewable for 1 additional year. The Fellow will be exposed to all aspects of curatorial operations and participates in internal and external communications on a daily basis. With a start date of January 2013, this full-time fellowship carries a stipend of $42,500 plus benefits.

The MCA considers exceptional candidates in art history and related fields with a strong emphasis on art historical research and methodology. Qualified applicants must hold a Ph.D (or international equivalent), ideally obtained within no more than 3-5 years of application. The MCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The application deadline is December 1, 2012

Application Process

There are no application forms. Please note that application materials,including writing samples and any supplementary materials, will not be returned to candidates. All application materials should be typed and include the following:

1. Cover letter with name, home and present address, and telephone numbers of the applicant.
2. Full curriculum vitae of education, employment, awards and publication history.
3. Three letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional settings.
4. An essay describing the applicant’s interest in the Fellowship program, areas of research, and interests in the Museum’s collection.
5. Copy of published paper or recent writing sample

Application materials should be sent to:

Internship Coordinator
Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Please note: International candidates must secure and be in possession of a valid US work visa for the entire fellowship period.