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The Margaret McDermott Assistant/Associate/Curator of African Art Opportunity

September 28, 2024 By Ashley Stewart

The Dallas Museum of Art seeks a promising and dynamic scholar in the field of art history to become The Margaret McDermott Assistant/Associate/Curator of African Art. The position is responsible for directing the exhibitions, programs, and material resources of the African art collection, comprised of over 2,200 works. Working in partnership with the Curatorial; Conservation; Education; Collections, Exhibitions, Design and Interpretation; Experience; and Development departments, The Margaret McDermott Assistant/Associate/Curator of African Art will support the mission and artistic program of the Dallas Museum of Art and will serve as an advocate of the Museum locally, nationally, and internationally with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.

Scope of Position:

Requirements: Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• MA in Art History or related studies; PhD preferred

• Requirements for Curatorial Levels:

• Assistant Curator: 1-3 years of curatorial experience working in a museum or equivalent, specifically in the area of African art

• Associate Curator: 3-5 years of curatorial experience working in a museum with a demonstrated record of achievement specifically in the area of African art

• Curator: 5+ years curatorial experience working in a museum with significant exhibitions, acquisitions, and publications, specifically in the area of African art

• Reading proficiency in language(s) related to area of expertise

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate on projects with internal and external teams

• Ability to assess priorities and work well under pressure; excellent time management, problem solving, and analytical skills

• Must be detail oriented and able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Strong experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications, and working with museum collection management databases such as TMS.

Link to apply:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2735351

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