Senior Curator, American West Art & Collections

Tucson Museum Of Art and Historic Block; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glasser Curator at Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block originates, develops, and presents innovative research and museum projects focused on the American West, American Art, and the permanent collection. Reporting to the Chief of Curatorial and Convergent Practice, the role emphasizes engagement, stewardship, and collaborative curatorial work across exhibitions and collections.

As a full-time exempt position, the Curator collaborates on collection policy, strategic planning, education

Qualifications

• MA or PhD in art history and at least seven years of museum-related work experience.
• Knowledge of art of the American West and North America.
• Knowledge of collections management standards, policies, and ethical practices including NAGPRA.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences and promote broader histories.
• Experience in researching and writing grant proposals and cases for support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison to Museum staff, researchers, and the public regarding the content of and research on the permanent collection.
• Expand, refine, and conduct research on the permanent collection.
• Evaluate and adhere to collection management policy and participate in a strategic collecting plan.
• Contribute curatorial insight to collection initiatives and inventories.
• Prepare acquisition justifications and documentation for the Collections Committee.
• Develop long-term exhibition calendars and co-create exhibitions and interpretive materials.
• Manage projects and coordinate exhibitions and rotations of the permanent collection.
• Support education and engagement programming and multilingual initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting and fundraising efforts in collaboration with leadership.

Skills

Museum experience

Grant writing

Public outreach

Project management

Education

MA or PhD in art history

Job description

The Glasser Curator at Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block originates, develops, and presents innovative research and museum projects focused on the American West, American Art, and the permanent collection. Reporting to the Chief of Curatorial and Convergent Practice, the role emphasizes engagement, stewardship, and collaborative curatorial work across exhibitions and collections.

As a full-time exempt position, the Curator collaborates on collection policy, strategic planning, education