Artistic Lecturer 'graduation Project' - Gent, België - Hogeschool Gent

Hogeschool Gent

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Gent, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Artistic lecturer 'Graduation Project' (15%) (SCH GP E 059)

Gent, België
Onderwijzend Personeel - Contractueel

ADMISSON REQUIREMENTS
- meet the general requirements outlined in article V.106 of the Flemish "Higher Education Codex" of 20 December 201- be in possession of a master's degree in art history, curatorial studies, cultural studies or relevant equivalent.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Curatorial Studies postgraduate program of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts / Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten (KASK) of University College Ghent, is looking for an artistic lecturer 'Graduation Project' to join the Curatorial Studies team.

Curatorial Studies is an intensive one-year postgraduate program covering key positions, legacies, ideas, and debates important to the curatorial.

By drawing on the expertise of a broad network of cultural practitioners and institutions, the course aims to facilitate an environment in which a multiplicity of perspectives and critical discourses can thrive.

Established in 1999, the program is the result of a collaboration between KASK & Conservatorium/ School of Arts of HOGENT and Howest, Ghent University, and S.M.A.K.

- the contemporary art museum in Ghent.

The program attracts high-level national and international students, a majority of whom find employment in museums, commercial galleries, academia and art organizations upon graduation.

Tasks and responsibilities

Teach Graduation Project course (weekly 3hour class), including all aspects of curatorial practice: studio visits, writing and editing, fundraising, loan requests, transport and installation of art works, scenography, event management, audience mediation, press outreach, and more. The final exhibition takes place in an art organization in the Belgian art field.
Find opportunities to engage with exhibition exercises.
Participate in Curatorial Studies team meetings and carry out administrative duties related to the "Graduate" class.
Plan and/or take part in offsite Curatorial Studies visits.

Profile

Required:

Curatorial experience in various institutions.
Thorough knowledge of contemporary art.
Teaching experience within a higher education context.
Ability to teach and carry out administrative tasks in English.

Desirable:

International network in prominent museums, art organizations and/or galleries.
Bilingual English and Dutch.
Collegial, studentfocused approach to teaching and learning.

OFFER
The position is offered as a fixed-term contract (as a guest professor), from to

Benefits of the job include free commute via public transport or bicycle allowance, a flexible teaching schedule, a staff card with additional benefits, and a stimulating working environment.

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