Student - Art History Student Research Assistant

Position Announcement

The Art History Research Student supports faculty-led research for a GEL grant through scholarly investigation, source analysis, and research organization. This position involves locating and evaluating primary and secondary sources, creating PDFs of sources, assisting with the preparation of a published catalog, updating the online catalogue, and creating educational materials for an art exhibition. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong art history research skills, attention to detail, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

All research will be done to support a faculty GEL Grant-funded project related to the life and works of the American artist Francis Davis Millet.

• Review existing scholarship about the life and works of Francis Davis Millet to extract the most essential information for catalogue entries.
• Conduct original research on life and works of Francis Davis Millet.
• Update content on the FD Millet online catalogue.
• Prepare education materials for small student showcase exhibition and future major exhibition of Francis Davis Millet's life and works.

• Must be a current UVU student.

Knowledge:

• Art history, visual culture, and historical research methods.
• Familiarity with scholarly research practices, including the use of academic databases, library catalogues, and archival resources.
• Understanding of Chicago Manual of Style Guide and academic integrity standards.
• Basic knowledge of historical, cultural, and artistic movements in late-nineteenth/early twentieth-century America

Skills:

• Strong research and information-gathering skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to interpret visual and textual sources.
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Careful attention to detail and accuracy in data collection, documentation, and proofreading

Abilities:

• Ability to locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of scholarly and archival sources.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with faculty and other student researchers.
• Ability to adapt to changing research priorities and project needs.
• Ability to learn new research tools and technologies as needed.

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