We are hiring curators in the field of 19th century paintings (including orientalist works), decorative arts and works on paper for an exciting new museum project. We are looking for dynamic, motivated and creative people with a strong art history background, a knowledge of exhibition development processes and a contemporary and critical approach to the disciplines and exhibition-making.

Responsibilities

§  Assist the Museum Director and architects with the design, organization and management of the museum planning in relation to collections and curation

§  Assist with the preparation of an exhibition plan of the permanent collection for the new museum

§  Work as part of a team developing permanent and temporary exhibition themes, objectives scope and ideas

§  Ensure the timely execution of all exhibitions and assist in ensuring the timely production of exhibition related publications, along with adherence to project and departmental budgets

§  Play a lead role in long-range institutional planning efforts, such as establishing programmatic and collection development priorities, public outreach activities, conservation planning, and strategic planning

§  Build and maintain key curatorial relationships regionally, nationally, and internationally with Museums, Academic entities and relevant peers that benefit Museum’s reputation and program

§  Ability to compellingly speak and write about art to and for both broad and scholarly audiences

§  Conduct talks/seminars with the media and community to promote the museum’s collection and programs

§  Contribute to the continued development of the museum’s critical integrity and public profile by publishing scholarly articles or participation in academic conferences wherein original research is presented  

§  Conceive and coordinate research for works in the collection and ensure that collections data is complete. 

Qualifications

• Master’s/PhD Degree preferred in Art History, Cultural Studies or related field
• Knowledge of collections management, exhibition development and museum principles, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of research tools and methodology
• Knowledge of orientalist and related art, history, and culture
• Skilled in prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlines 
• Established portfolio of relationships in educational/cultural arts