Responsible for the care, documentation, research, presentation, publication, and for strengthening the world-class collection of European paintings, sculpture and decorative arts pre-1900. The curator of European art is expected to be an intellectual authority on, and to assume the full range of curatorial responsibility for, the collection of pre-1900 European art at the Museums and to advise on related matters at the university when needed. The curator crafts an ambitious exhibition, research and publication program for European art and works closely with students and faculty to foster a significant and sustained curricular use of the collection for both undergraduate and graduate teaching. The curator works within a team environment and promotes dialogue, engagement, and collaboration with colleagues within the division and with curatorial departments that have overlapping collection holdings and expertise. The curator recommends purchases and solicits gifts for the collection and assumes an active role in soliciting funds for museum purposes, including acquisitions, exhibitions, conservation, and technical analysis projects and publications, from individuals, foundations, federal agencies and other sources. For full job descriptions and requirements, desired qualifications, and application instructions, please visit Harvard’s Recruitment Management System, ASPIRE. Requisition 34912BR and 34914BR. We will only be filling one of these positions. Please apply by March 9, 2015 after which applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Posted on: 02/18/2015