Inaugural Deputy Director & Chief Curator

Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa, California, seeks an inaugural deputy director and chief curator to lead both curatorial and education teams and shape the museum's future.

Reporting to the director, this role will provide strategic leadership across collections, exhibitions, scholarship, and public engagement, helping to build a nationally recognized, university-connected cultural institution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curatorial and education teams.
• Provide strategic leadership across collections, exhibitions, scholarship and public engagement.
• Guide the museum through a period of growth and increased visibility.
• Collaborate closely with the director to shape the museum’s intellectual and programmatic direction.

Job description

UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa, California, seeks an inaugural deputy director and chief curator to lead both curatorial and education teams and shape the museum's future.

Reporting to the director, this role will provide strategic leadership across collections, exhibitions, scholarship, and public engagement, helping to build a nationally recognized, university-connected cultural institution.