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Assistant/Associate Curator, European Decorative Arts and Sculpture

Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks a specialist in European decorative arts and sculpture after 1700 to fill an open position at the rank of assistant or associate curator depending upon the successful candidate’s level of experience. The Museum’s holdings in this field are particularly strong in 18th century French and English woodwork, furniture, and decorative arts as well as modern and contemporary design.

The individual appointed to this position will be responsible for all aspects of the care, presentation, and development of the Museum’s important holdings of European furniture and decorative arts and will play a key role in developing the collection and producing relevant exhibitions and publications. As a member of the Museum’s curatorial staff, s/he will be expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the Museum in fulfillment of its Mission and to maintain the highest standards of scholarship, connoisseurship, and professional practices in the field.

To Apply

The successful candidate will be a proven scholar with demonstrated excellence in collections development, exhibitions, and publications. S/he must possess a broad familiarity with the history of art and a detailed knowledge of European decorative arts and sculpture from 1700 to the present. S/he will have a record of research and curatorial achievement, excellent communication skills in both writing and public speaking, and a good command of at least one European language. S/he must have demonstrated ability to work successfully with a broad range of colleagues, collectors, volunteers, and visitors, possess good computer skills including databases, word processing, and other normal office applications experience. S/he must have an M. A. degree with a minimum of three years relevant experience in the field. Ph.D. preferred but not required.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV with your application by March 31, 2017, along with three letters of reference. Interviews will be conducted in the spring of 2017.  Apply now

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