Curatorial Associate

Join the University of California, Irvine's Institute and Museum of California Art (IMCA) as a Curatorial & Research Associate. This exciting role will play a key part in shaping the museum's exhibitions and public programs, particularly with regards to the permanent collection.

The Curatorial & Research Associate will be responsible for conducting art-related research and preparing written content to support IMCA's exhibitions and public programs. This will involve working closely with curatorial, education, registration, exhibition, visitor services, development, and marketing staff to contextualize this research for use in the museum's exhibition galleries, on its website, and in fundraising and marketing materials.

• Conduct art-related research and prepare written content to support IMCA's exhibitions and public programs.
• Work closely with curatorial, education, registration, exhibition, visitor services, development, and marketing staff to contextualize research for use in exhibition galleries, on the website, and in fundraising and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with the curatorial team and IMCA leadership to curate exhibitions that highlight the academic interpretation of artworks in the IMCA collection and those on loan to the museum.
• Report to the Assistant Curator and serve as the main point of contact for research related to IMCA's collection, facilitating access for teaching, research, and public interest.

• Bachelor's degree in art history, fine arts, museum studies, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability and methodology to maintain relevant findings.
• Knowledge of museum standards for collections security and management.
• Broad knowledge of art history, including American art, Modern art, and Contemporary art, and associated terminology.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively address a range of audiences.
• At least two years of experience in a research or curatorial support role.

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Background in higher education teaching and/or research coordination.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.