Assistant or Associate Curator of Pacific or East Asian Anthropology

Field Museum Of Natural History • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Assistant or Associate Curator of Pacific or East Asian Anthropology at the Field Museum will conduct research and curate the associated Anthropology Collections. This role involves making decisions regarding accessions, loans, collections care, and research inquiries, while also providing intellectual leadership to a curatorial team. The position emphasizes collaboration with descendant communities and aims to promote access to collections, particularly for Indigenous communities. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2025.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of field and research experience.
• Thorough understanding of best practices in anthropological research and museum curation.
• Experience and potential to run large research programs with external funding.
• Experience producing scientific publications and potential for research publication.
• Knowledge of care and promotion of anthropological collections.
• Experience in higher and/or public education.
• Ability to lead efforts to engage communities in the stewardship of Museum collections.
• Demonstrated potential for service and administration.

Nice To Haves

• Strong research and communication skills.
• Ties to Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Pacific or East Asian Anthropology.
• Curate the associated Anthropology Collections.
• Participate in decisions regarding accessions, loans, collections care, and use.
• Approve research and destructive analysis requests.
• Provide intellectual leadership to a curatorial team.
• Engage with communities of Pacific or East Asian nations through joint stewardship of collections.
• Maintain an externally-funded field research program.
• Contribute to building, maintaining, and using the Pacific or East Asian collections.
• Participate in Museum exhibitions, public outreach, and education initiatives.
• Promote access to collections, particularly by Indigenous communities.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Accessibility support for applicants with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree