Senior Curator of Antiquities

2 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States The J. Paul Getty Trust Full time
Job Summary

The J. Paul Getty Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Curator of Antiquities to oversee curatorial and related scholarly and public activities at the Getty Villa. The successful candidate will be responsible for the presentation and interpretation of the Villa's collection of ancient art and antiquities, and associated activities, including a vibrant program of international loan exhibitions.

The Senior Curator plays a lead role in building, documenting, installing, and interpreting the display collection of some 1,300 antiquities (plus a study collection), and in coordinating the Classical World in Context program of visiting scholars and exhibitions. The successful candidate also participates in developing the Villa's ambitious public programs (including the award-winning Outdoor Classical Theatre series), in collaboration with other museum departments.

The position reports to the Museum's Associate Director for Collections, and will work closely with the Museum's Director, who is also a specialist in ancient art.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise a department of nine curators and support staff, nurturing staff development and reviewing their performance
  • Provide intellectual leadership to the Villa curatorial staff on all curatorial, exhibition, and research programs and related publications, both in-print and online
  • Oversee the display and interpretation of the antiquities collection in the Villa Galleries
  • Oversee the growth of the collection through purchases and gifts
  • Represent the Getty Villa, its programs, and collections to global audiences, furthering the goals of existing cooperative agreements with foreign governments and museums, and developing joint projects such as exhibitions, conservation, and research
  • Lead the Villa Council, a group of supporters of the Villa, facilitating donations and appropriate loans to the collection
  • Collaborate with the Department of Development on securing sponsors for exhibitions and associated programming
  • Collaborate with Education, Publications, and other Museum and Getty departments to ensure public accessibility of the collections at the museum, in print, and online
  • Administer the departmental operating budget of $1.1M
Requirements

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent qualification in the archaeology or ancient art of the Mediterranean world. They will bring experience of supervising staff and a desire and ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative environment. Experience in curating exhibitions, a network of international contacts within the museum and academic communities, knowledge of the antiquities market, and a record of scholarly research, publication, and public presentation are also essential.

Preference will be given to candidates who have a broad knowledge of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art, and demonstrated interest in interconnections between the classical world and other cultures of the Near East, Egypt, and Eurasia.

Benefits and Perks

The J. Paul Getty Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, a 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan, and paid vacation, sick, and personal days. The Trust also provides educational assistance and professional development opportunities, as well as a range of other benefits and perks.



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