Career Opportunities

Curator/Associate Curator (at the rank of Administrative Assistant I or Administrative Assistant II) in the University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) (Ref.:530290)

The Role

Reporting to the Director, the appointee will be responsible for the following duties:

• Manage the operations of public education, outreach programmes, and events at UMAG;
• Contribute to organizing the Museum’s internal and external communications; and
• Act as a spokesperson for the Museum with the media, at functions, conferences and meetings when appropriate. 

Information about UMAG can be obtained at https://www.umag.hku.hk/.

Qualifications and Qualities

• A master’s degree in museum studies, education, communications, management, art history or related areas, with an emphasis on public education and culture;
• At least 8 years of professional experience in museum work; 
• Working knowledge of both museum education and curatorial practices;
• An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and
• The ability to manage a team of colleagues independently and exercise independent judgment.

Those with less qualifications/experience may be appointed as Associate Curator.

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on a fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary for Curator and 10% of basic salary for Associate Curator. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and send a completed application form together with an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 24, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.