Assistant Curator, World Art (African/Islamic/South Asian)

Ball State University; Ball (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off: 24 vacation days, 12 s­

10 holidays a year

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Health and dental insurance

Long-term disability and lifeInsurance

Job summary

Ball State University’s David Owsley Museum of Art seeks an Assistant Curator to develop exhibitions and expand its world art collection of about 11,000 objects. Under the Director, you will curate, collaborate with faculty, mentor interns, and may teach a course in your field. The role offers professional growth and a strong benefits package.

Located in Muncie, IN, this position emphasizes scholarly research in specialized art areas and engaging campus and public audiences.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in art history or related field stressing visual culture.
• One year of curatorial or equivalent experience.
• Broad knowledge of art history; able to function as specialist and generalist.
• Expertise in African art, Pre-Columbian art, Islamic art, or South Asian art.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and with deadlines.
• Strong English writing and public speaking skills.
• Familiarity with digital tech for documenting collections and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Curate and coordinate rotating exhibitions and installations, including research, logistics, budget, publicity.
• Develop and steward a diverse collection of about 11,000 objects.
• Engage faculty to integrate exhibitions into curricula.
• Support Registrar and Collection Manager in projects.
• Collaborate with Curator of Education on programs.
• Communicate with Accessions Committee on schedules and acquisitions.
• Assess potential donations and process gift acknowledgments.
• Supervise student internships and possibly teach one related course.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English writing

Public speaking

Digital documentation

Education

Advanced degree in art history or related field

Ph.D. or equivalent experience

Job description

Ball State University’s David Owsley Museum of Art seeks an Assistant Curator to develop exhibitions and expand its world art collection of about 11,000 objects. Under the Director, you will curate, collaborate with faculty, mentor interns, and may teach a course in your field. The role offers professional growth and a strong benefits package.

Located in Muncie, IN, this position emphasizes scholarly research in specialized art areas and engaging campus and public audiences.