Assistant or Associate Curator of Antiquities

J. Paul Getty Trust, The • Malibu, CA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks an Assistant or Associate Curator of Antiquities for the Department of Antiquities at the Getty Villa. The role is part of the curatorial team responsible for a collection composed predominantly of Greek, Roman, Etruscan, and Egyptian antiquities dating from the Neolithic Period through Late Antiquity. The position level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and reports directly to the Anissa and Paul John Balson II Senior Curator of Antiquities.

The curator will help develop, administer, research, interpret, and present the collection. The role includes expanding knowledge of the collections, developing research projects, building on collection strengths, and pursuing collaborations and partnerships with colleagues across the Museum and Getty programs. The successful candidate will have expertise in ancient art and archaeology and a strong academic background with an established publication record in the material cultures of the relevant periods. The curator will contribute to permanent and special exhibition galleries, interpretive materials, online collection pages, exhibition and research proposals, and acquisition recommendations. They will also collaborate with museum colleagues and scholars, including visiting Villa Scholars, and engage public audiences through teaching, tours, presentations, lectures, and digital and social media.

The position will initially be onsite for six months. After that period, the arrangement will be reevaluated for the possibility of telework two days per week. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for Getty without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Assistant Curator: Master’s degree in art history, art, or art education; or 2–4 years of curatorial experience; or a Ph.D.
• Associate Curator: Master’s degree in art history, art, or art education; or 4–7 years of curatorial experience; or a Ph.D.
• Fluency in at least one modern or ancient foreign language.
• Strong academic background and an established record of publications in the material cultures of the relevant periods.
• Expertise in the art and archaeology of ancient Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Egyptian, or Late Antique cultures, or related fields.
• Understanding of provenance issues concerning archaeological material.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for Getty without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. in antiquities—Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Egyptian, or Late Antique—or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to communicate and distill information for diverse audiences in print and online.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with teams across disciplines.
• Competence with collection management and digital asset management tools, such as the TMS database system.
• Accomplishment in antiquity research and writing, as well as public speaking.
• Passion for object-based and historical research and commitment to shaping the future of the collection through displays, publications, gifts, and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer, and present the antiquities collection.
• Conduct scholarly research and study of collection objects, and develop new research projects.
• Develop engaging displays and interpretive materials for permanent and special exhibition galleries.
• Maintain and update online collection pages and collection records; respond to collection inquiries.
• Propose exhibitions and research projects and recommend acquisitions.
• Collaborate with curators, museum colleagues, scholars, visiting Villa Scholars, and external institutions and professionals.
• Publish and lecture in areas of specialization.
• Contribute to public and educational programming, digital media, and social media; offer tours and public presentations.
• For Assistant Curator: help organize exhibitions, develop gallery installations, manage assigned collections, consult with conservators, and prepare acquisition proposals in collaboration with the Senior Curator.
• For Associate Curator: organize significant exhibitions, major publications, and major acquisitions; participate in collection development, digitization, and assessment of loan requests and conservation needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Getty paying 75%–95% of premiums depending on the plan.
• 403(b) employee investment retirement plan with up to a 5% Getty match.
• Getty contribution of 6% to a 401(a) retirement account on behalf of the employee.
• Educational assistance and professional development.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Bi-weekly Off-Fridays for many positions.
• On-site fitness center at Getty Center.
• Community service opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level