Susan Duncan 75 and Leo Fisher 75 AMAM Curatorial Fellowship in Asian Art

Susan Duncan '75 and Leo Fisher '75 AMAM Curatorial Fellowship in Asian Art

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/

Applicant must be a current Oberlin College student who is not graduating during the spring 2027 semester.

Please submit the following by 8/21/2026:

1) one-page cover letter explaining the applicant's interest in the position

2) one-page resume

3) a 2-page (max) writing sample or excerpt from a longer piece of writing, preferably related to the visual arts

4) a list of your availability during museum business hours, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (upload under "additional document")

5) unofficial college transcript

6) contact information for three professional references (at least two Oberlin faculty or staff)

Review of applications will begin on 8/22/2026, followed by interviews for selected applicants, and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be addressed to: Dr. Kevin R. E. Greenwood, Joan L. Danforth Curator of Asian Art, kgreenwo@oberlin.edu

Posting Details

Announcement Information

Job Summary

This fall, the Allen Memorial Art Museum is launching three year-long curatorial fellowships, supported by the Susan Duncan '75 and Leo Fisher '75 AMAM Curatorial Fellowship Fund. One fellowship is available in each of the museum's three curatorial collections (Asian art, European and American art, and Modern and Contemporary Art). The fellows will engage in curatorial research as well as provide administrative support for the curators. The fellowship is designed both to deepen research skills as well as to introduce students to critical aspects of the full range of curatorial work. In addition to working with the individual curators, the fellowship will also include career-centered conversations with other museum staff and other museum professionals as well as travel to northeast Ohio museums, conservation studios, and arts organizations. The fellowship extends over both semesters of the academic year at 12 hours per week as well as full-time employment in summer 2027, allowing time to create substantial, tangible outcomes to be part of a professional portfolio after leaving Oberlin. The aim of this program is to provide substantive support to the museum's curatorial program and to provide depth of experience to set up students for greater success in the increasingly competitive market for curatorial positions. The fellows are expected to commit to the full arc of the fellowship, and students graduating in May 2027 are not eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the Duncan Curatorial Fellowship in Asian Art may include:

General research on the Asian collection, including provenance research

Updating records and creating lists on the internal collection database, The Museum System (TMS).

Research and label writing for exhibitions

Developing videos on the Asian collection

Developing social media posts and public-facing materials

Liaising with faculty and students who are coming to the AMAM to engage with the collection

Art handling and pulling works from storage locations for study and exhibition preparation

Other projects based on need or student interest

Qualifications

Applicant must be a current Oberlin College student who is not graduating during the spring 2027 semester. Applicants should have an interest in pursuing a career in museums or arts organizations. The successful completion of two courses related to art history or Asian studies, and an interest in the arts and cultures of Asia (West, Central, South, the Himalayas, Southeast or East Asia) are required. At least 100-level proficiency in an Asian language is preferred; however, applicants with native fluency in a major Asian language (such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu or Hindi), but no art history or Asian studies background, will be considered. Applicants must have excellent research skills, strong writing skills in English, and be detail-oriented, responsible, and willing to take initiative. Applicants must have excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently on both short and long-term tasks. Previous museum or gallery experience is a plus but is not required.

Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17680 Compensation

$16.00/hour based on actual hours worked

Special Instructions to Applicants

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/

Applicant must be a current Oberlin College student who is not graduating during the spring 2027 semester.

Please submit the following by 8/21/2026:

1) one-page cover letter explaining the applicant's interest in the position

2) one-page resume

3) a 2-page (max) writing sample or excerpt from a longer piece of writing, preferably related to the visual arts

4) a list of your availability during museum business hours, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (upload under "additional document")

5) unofficial college transcript

6) contact information for three professional references (at least two Oberlin faculty or staff)

Review of applications will begin on 8/22/2026, followed by interviews for selected applicants, and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be addressed to: Dr. Kevin R. E. Greenwood, Joan L. Danforth Curator of Asian Art, kgreenwo@oberlin.edu

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Writing Sample
• Additional document

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