Assistant or Associate Curator of European Art

Position Summary Joslyn Art Museum seeks applicants for the position of Assistant or Associate Curator of European Art. This position offers a motivated individual the opportunity to create a dynamic program for European art at the museum, encompassing collections, exhibitions and public interpretation. Responsibilities include installation and care of the permanent collection, ranging from the twelfth through nineteenth centuries; facilitating new interpretive strategies; development of original exhibitions and installations; coordination of incoming loan exhibitions; and generating events and public programming at Joslyn and with community partners. This appointment reflects the Museum’s and the community’s commitment to building a strong curatorial voice that supports its internationally-recognized collection of European painting. A critical upcoming project will be the opportunity to write a new catalogue highlighting 100 works from the permanent collection.

Joslyn’s collection of European art includes distinguished paintings by Lorenzo di Credi, Claude Lorraine, van Rijn, Massimo Stanzione, Bernardo Strozzi, Titian, , and others. The museum is especially noted for the strength of its collection of nineteenth-century academic French painting, including major works by William Adolphe Bouguereau, Jules Breton, Gustave Doré, Jean-Léon Gérôme, and Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, as well as Impressionist masterworks by , , , and Auguste Renoir.

Joslyn Art Museum is a major regional resource for the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the visual arts. Through its collections, exhibitions, and educations programs, Joslyn Art Museum seeks to foster appreciation and enjoyment of art for the benefit of a diverse regional and national audience. The museum is housed in two landmark structures, including its original 1931 building, acknowledged as one of the finest examples of architecture in the Midwest, and a 1994 addition by Sir Norman Foster, his first commission in the .

Job Requirements Ph.D. in art history or ABD required and three to five years’ curatorial experience in an art museum. The successful candidate will have an accomplished record of exhibitions and publications; excellent research and writing skills; be comfortable with public speaking; and a familiarity with the auction and sales market. Must have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and build positive relationships with donors, collectors and the public. Competitive salary and benefits and travel allowance.

To Apply To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest; resume; and names of three references with contact information to [email protected]. Review of applications ongoing until position is filled.