Open Public Call for the Position of Director of the

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

The Government of the Republic of Korea (Ministry of Personnel Management, Ministry of
Culture, Sports and Tourism) is announcing this public call to fill the position of director of
the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, and encourages talented
leaders in the arts to apply.
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
Since opening in 1969, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA)
has played an integral role in the history of contemporary Korean arts. Operating three
branches (MMCA Gwacheon since 1969, MMCA Deoksugung since 1998, MMCA
Seoul since 2013), the Museum carries out a wide range of programs to establish a close
network between the branches and help each establish a unique identity.
For further information, please visit the Museums website at www.mmca.go.kr.
MMCA is striving to develop into a world-class art museum, fulfill its public duties as a
government organization and communicate with people throughout Asia and beyond
thereby fostering a greater appreciation of culture and its value at home and around the
world.
Position Title: Director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art,
Korea
Position Grade: Fixed-term Grade B Senior Civil Servant affiliated with the Korean
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Core Responsibilities
To develop the Museums capabilities to a global level by strengthening international
partnerships for collaborative projects and establishing national and international
networks
To improve the public image of the Museum by meeting the demands of visitors through
enhanced services and providing a wide range of cultural programs tailored to
different participants
To reinforce the role of the Museum as a public culture and art organization by
increasing its social contribution and strengthening its role in public education
To oversee efficient management of the Museum by increasing the level of
communication within the organization and developing areas of specialty that are
unique to the Museum

Qualifications
1. Basic qualifications
*All of the following qualifications must be met.
Applicants must not be subject to any of the following disqualifications stated in the
following paragraphs of Article 33 (Grounds for Disqualification) of the Korean
State Public Officials Act.
1. An adult ward or limited ward of the state
2. A person who was declared bankrupt and has not yet been reinstated
3. A person in whose case five years have not passed since his/her imprisonment
without prison labor or a heavier punishment as declared by a court was completely
executed or exempted
4. A person who was sentenced by the suspension of the execution of imprisonment
without prison labor or a heavier punishment and for whom two years have not
passed since the period of suspension expired
5. A person who is under a suspended sentence of imprisonment without prison labor
or a heavier punishment as declared by a court
6. A person who is disqualified, or whose qualification is suspended, pursuant to a
judgment of the court or other Acts
2. Professional qualifications
* At least one of the following qualifications must be met.
Have at least ten years work experience in a field of art
Have a doctoral degree in a field of art and at least 7 years work experience in that
field subsequent to earning the degree
Hold the position of a department head or above in a field of art with at least three
years work experience in that field
3. Other qualifications
Have a wide range of experience and general knowledge concerning all fields of art as
well as openness to diverse art trends
Have strong leadership skills that will reinforce domestic and international networks
and collaboration
Have effective communication skills for both internal and external relationships
Have the ability to be flexible in dealing with a rapidly changing environment
Duration and Conditions of Employment
Duration of employment: Three years
Minimum of three years if no particular circumstances demand otherwise; outstanding
performance may result in the term of employment being extended to a
maximum of five years
Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00
Vacation: Determined based on length of employment

Salary: Annual salary and bonuses

The basic annual salary is determined through consultation in line with the
jobholders capabilities, qualifications and career record.
Annual bonuses will be paid following an assessment of the jobholders
performance in the previous year.
A fixed-amount meal allowance, duty-based allowance and family allowance will
be paid in addition to the annual salary.
Other benefits
health insurance
Housing, vehicle for business use, interpreter or secretary available to assist with
business
Visa: E-7 (Specially Designated Activities) visa for government administrators.
Initial visa granted for two years stay, renewable every year or every two years
depending on duration of employment. For further information, visit
http://www.hikorea.go.kr.
To learn more about the conditions, please visit the MMCA website (at
www.mmca.go.kr). Please make all inquiries via email to [email protected].
Examination Process
The examination process consists of document screening and interviews.
The document screening assesses the applicant's qualifications based on
submitted documents; only the candidates who pass the screening will
undergo interviews.
Once submitted, documents cannot be edited, so make sure all information in the
documents is correct prior to submission.
Document screening will take place in September 2015, interviews in September or
October 2015. The exact date, time and location of the interview will be sent to
the email address provided by the applicant.
Final results will be sent individually by email in October 2015.
Application Process
Submit all application documents via email as attached electronic files (PDF, Microsoft
Office, and, if necessary, scanned image files)
Submit all application documents to [email protected].
Application period: July 31, 2015 to August 20, 2015 KST (UTC+9)
Application deadline: 18:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2015 KST (UTC+9)
(the deadline will be strictly enforced)
Inquiries: Lee Myeongjin, General Administrative Division, Ministry of Culture, Sports
and Tourism, Korea ([email protected])
Please make all inquiries via email.
Required Documents

1. A curriculum vitae (in lieu of a completed application form)

Your C.V. should include: your name, current affiliation and position, date of
birth, address of residence, email address, phone numbers (including work no.
and cellphone no.), academic background and degree/major, main work
experience, skills and certifications, a recent (passport size) photograph.
2. A cover letter (in lieu of a statement detailing work-related performance)
Describe all of your past achievements and strengths, including work-related
performance for the last three years.
3. A work plan
Focusing on how your knowledge, personal and work experience relate to the
position you are applying for, freely describe in this order: (a) your
understanding of assigned duties and reasons for applying for the position; (b)
the direction in which you will lead the Museum and your vision for its future;
and (c) your plans for realizing that vision in detail.
4. Documented proof of past and present employment (including the term of
employment, position, and assigned duties)
Any work experience without documentation will not be acknowledged.
5. A copy of the applicants final academic graduation certificate or diploma
6. An agreement on the provision of personal information and management of unique
identifying information, including the applicants signature (use attached form 1)
7. A self-certification of health (use attached form 2)
Miscellaneous
Submitted documents will not be returned and the subsequent discovery of false
information may lead to the revoking of a candidate's selection or appointment.
Even after the announcement of the results, the successful candidate's status may be
revoked prior to appointment if reasons for disqualification are discovered through
the background check and physical examination of the applicant.
If none of the applicants are determined qualified, no recommendations will be made to
the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism for appointment.
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may make no appointment if he determines
that none of the nominees recommended for appointment by the Central
Recruitment Process Committee are qualified.

Attachment 1: Agreement on the Provision of Personal Information and

Management of Unique Identifying Information
Article 15 (Collection and Use of
Personal Information) of the Personal
Information Protection Act

Article 24 (Restriction on Management of

Unique Identifying Information) of the
Personal Information Protection Act

Based on Article 15 of the Personal

Information Protection Act, the subject of
information has the right to refuse consent to
the provision of personal information with
regards to the collection and usage of such
information by public institutions. However,
refusal to provide consent shall result in the
automatic rejection of the relevant application.

Based on Article 24 of the Personal Information

Protection Act, the handling of unique identifying
information by public institutions requires
consent from the subject of information, who has
the right to refuse consent to the handling of such
information. However, refusal to provide consent
shall result in the automatic rejection of the
relevant application.

A. Purposes of Collection and Use of Personal

Information
For usage in the screening process of the
open position system
For verifying the authenticity of submitted
documents related to application eligibility
under the open position system
B. Required Items of Personal Information
Name, photograph, education, work
experience, contact details and certificates/
licenses
C. Period of Retention and Use of Personal
Information
One year from the date of the application
submission

A. Purposes of Collection and Use of Personal

Information
For usage in the screening process of the open
position system
For verifying the authenticity of submitted
documents related to application eligibility
under the open position system
B. Required Items of Personal Information
Passport no.
C. Period of Retention and Use of Personal
Information
One year from the date of the application
submission

I agree.
I agree.
I disagree.
I disagree.
I hereby agree to provide my personal information to the National Human Resources Database in
accordance with Article 19-3 (Management of Candidates for Public Office, etc.) of the State
Public Officials Act.
I agree.
I disagree.
The National Human Resources Database refers to the database of key personnel that is
designed to collect and control information about candidates for Civil Service positions, as a
means to discover and recruit the ideal talent for major government posts based on objective
data.
Date: mm / dd / 2015
Date: mm / dd / 2015
Name:
Signature
Name:
Signature

Attachment 2: Self-Certification of Health

MEDICAL FORM

APPLICANT'S SELF EVALUATION

APPLICANT'S NAME
FIRST

MIDDLE

LAST

PLEASE PROVIDE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. WHEN

THE FALSE INFORMATION OR OMISSION IS DISCOVERED, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE
CANCELED. ALL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL MEDICAL
REPORT FORM
1. WHEN AND FOR WHAT REASON DID YOU LAST CONSULT A PHYSICIAN?

NO YES IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
2. HAVE YOU HAD ANY SERIOUS AILMENT, INJURIES OR DISEASES IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS?

NO YES IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
3. HAVE YOU BEEN HOSPITALIZED IN LAST TWO YEARS?

NO YES IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
4. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TREATED BY A DOCTOR FOR ANY MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, OR
NERVOUS DISORDER?

NO YES IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
5. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ADDICTED TO ANY SUBSTANCE?

NO YES IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

6. DO YOU HAVE ANY ALLERGIES?

NO YES IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
7. ARE YOU TAKING ANY PRESCRIBED MEDICATION?

NO YES IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
8. ARE YOU ON A SPECIAL DIET?

NO YES IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
9. HAVE YOU EVER SUFFERED FROM DEPRESSION?

NO YES IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
10. ARE YOU HIV POSITIVE?

NO YES I DONT KNOW
11. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN UNDER THE SUSPICION OF DRUG OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE
ABUSE OR POSSESSION?

No Yes If yes, please explain

THE ABOVE ANSWERS I HAVE GIVEN ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE.
/

SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT

DATE(mm/dd/yyyy)