Job Description

With over 8,000 artworks from Singapore, the region, India and China, the NUS Museum collection forms an important resource for the University. The origins of NUS Museum can be traced to the formation of its predecessor institution, the University of Malaya, in 1955. Augmented by the Lee Kong Chian Collection of Chinese Art from the Nanyang University, the NUS Museum collection reflects the post-colonial political context around Malaya and Singapore, and its cultural development. A significant donation of Ng Eng Teng\'s personal archive and collection from 1998-2000 is reflective of the years of nation building and development. A Straits Chinese collection was begun in 2005 with the donation from the late Ms Agnes Tan Kim Lwi to the University, which allowed the University to acquire a historic townhouse at 157 Neil Road (today the NUS Baba House).

The Collections form the foundation of the work of NUS Museum. As part of the objectives of the organisational transformation of the NUS Museum, attention is given to digitization and digitalization, improving access and discoverability of the collection in order that research, teaching and learning innovations may take place.

The work of creating and improving digital access will need to be undertaken alongside ongoing collection development, in order that there be wholistic understanding and continuity in the process of Collections Management, from rationalizing the justifications of acquisitions and understanding how they belong in the Museum, paying attention to the care and conservation of objects, towards the end of digital presentation of the identity of the Museum and its collection. Governance matters pertaining to administrative processes and the documentation of collections is fundamental to the role of the Manager (Collections and Conservation).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take the lead of collections team towards digitisation of the collections developing access for digital platforms through NUS Museum\'s Collections Online, curatorially organising digital contents through the coordination of the collections\' prospectus, working in collaboration with relevant NUS departments.
• Lead and coordinate development of other digital contents including Apps and web-based platforms.
• Engage with curators to facilitate collections development working alongside curators, as Secretary of the Acquisition and Valuation Committees. As Secretary, coordinate with all collections team on acquisition processes including organising meetings, preparing and maintaining related documentations including minutes and agreements.
• Prepare nominations for NHB\'s Patron for Heritage Award and NAC\'s Patron of Arts Award working with curators for approval and action.
• Developing digital contents related to the development of Collections Study Facility and redevelopment of the Resource Gallery at NUS Museum.

Requirements

• A graduate degree in contemporary art, art history, visual cultures or related field.
• Some years of experience in collections management and editorial work including development in digital contents, with some leadership experience.
• Meticulous in organisation and planning, and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work towards important governance timelines.
• An understanding of how collections management connect with digital platforms to give users access for research, teaching and learning, is essential.
• Ability and openness to communicate with range of stakeholders from curators, conservators, technology providers and senior management, is important.

How to apply

Applicants should apply online via NUS Careers webpage via with the following documentations by 31 July 2023.

• A cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for this post is essential.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Names and contact details of two referees.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Museum

Department : NUS Museum

Job requisition ID : 20174

National University of Singapore