Curator: Academic Programs & Collections Leader

e-Active B.V.; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps College invites applications for the Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Curator of Academic Programs and Collections at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery. The Curator collaborates with faculty to weave gallery resources into courses, supports research and teaching, and leads community engagement through exhibitions and programs.

Responsibilities include mentoring interns, researching collections, proposing acquisitions, and curating exhibitions while fostering donor relations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in curation, collections management, and teaching.
• Strong research, writing, and oral presentation skills.
• Experience in curation, museum education, arts programming, or collections management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for a deadline-oriented, creative, and academic environment.
• Ability to interact well with a variety of diverse constituents, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the general public.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and advance multiple concurrent projects, balancing short‑term deadlines with long‑term goals.
• Active support for the College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.

Responsibilities

• Teach from the collections and integrate exhibitions into courses across the curriculum.
• Give tours of the Gallery, exhibitions, collections, and public art on campus.
• Develop programs, exhibitions, publications, and initiatives that engage the curriculum and community.
• Manage internship and work-study programs, including hiring, scheduling, and supervision.
• Supervise and mentor interns and students in curation, museum education, and programming.
• Curate or co-curate exhibitions in collaboration with Gallery staff and partners.

Skills

Curation

Museum education

Arts programming

Collections management

Education

Master’s degree in art history or museum studies

5 years of related experience

Job description

Scripps College invites applications for the Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Curator of Academic Programs and Collections at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery. The Curator collaborates with faculty to weave gallery resources into courses, supports research and teaching, and leads community engagement through exhibitions and programs.

Responsibilities include mentoring interns, researching collections, proposing acquisitions, and curating exhibitions while fostering donor relations.