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.

Job Requirements
For Full/Senior level position:

Basic Qualifications:

Ph.D. in art history; minimum of 8 years progressively responsible curatorial or field-related experience.

Additional Qualifications:

Demonstrated record of scholarship and achievement in the field of European art pre-1900, and a commitment to working in a university setting.

For Associate level position:

This is a 5 year term position with the possibility of extension.

Basic Qualifications:

Ph.D. in art history; minimum five years progressively responsible curatorial or field-related experience.

Additional Qualifications:

Demonstrated record of scholarship and achievement in the field of European art pre-1900, and a commitment to working in a university setting.

Additional Information:

Please apply by March 9, 2015 after which applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as necessary.

Please see Requisition numbers 34912BR and 34914BR. We will only be filling one of these positions. Please read both descriptions carefully and submit an application specifically for the position most appropriate to your qualifications through Harvard’s Recruitment Management System, ASPIRE.