Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement

University of California-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 127,123; Full time

Job summary

The University of California-Riverside is seeking a Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement to manage collections and develop academic programs. This full-time position interacts with students and faculty, facilitating research and exhibitions.

Ideal candidates will have strong curatorial expertise and independent judgment, along with a commitment to support programs, including lectures and symposia. The role is contingent on funding and requires current work authorization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex academic museum environment.
• Availability for weeknights and weekends to support programs.
• Current work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop collections.
• Facilitate student- and faculty-driven research and exhibitions.
• Develop academic programs, including lectures and symposia.

Skills

Curatorial expertise

Leadership

Independent judgment

Job description

Position Overview

The Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement will work within UCR ARTS, part of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. The position balances three equally weighted areas of responsibility: management and development of collections; facilitation of student‑ and faculty‑driven research and exhibitions; and development of academic programs, including lectures, symposia, and related interpretive initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Management and development of collections.
• Facilitation of student‑ and faculty‑driven research and exhibitions.
• Development of academic programs, including lectures, symposia, and related interpretive initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

This is a senior museum scientist role that requires independent judgment, advanced curatorial expertise, and leadership within a complex academic museum environment. Applicants must be available for some weeknights and weekends to support programs and exhibitions. The appointment is 100% full‑time for 3years, funded by a private foundation and contingent on receiving funding. Salary range is $79,000.09–$127,123.89 annually, with a budgeted pay scale of $90,000.00–$100,000.00 annually. Candidates must have current work authorization; the University cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Applicants must comply with all applicable University policies.