The University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute is an internationally recognized research center for studying the archaeological and textual record of the ancient Near East. A primary unit within the Institute is its Museum, which houses over 300,000 objects from across the Near East. We seek applicants for the position of Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Collections and Exhibitions, who reports to the Director of the Oriental Institute and is responsible for the successful management of all museum staff and operations, notably exhibits and collections management. The ideal candidate combines museum, project, and staff management experience.
The Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Collections and Exhibitions interacts regularly with the Institute’s research faculty, who serve as its governing board. Candidates must have academic qualifications in a Near Eastern field of specialty, ideally in one of the areas covered by the Oriental Institute’s collections (Egypt, Nubia, Mesopotamia, Syria-Palestine, Anatolia, Iran). Candidates must also have demonstrated leadership and project management skills enabling them to conduct and supervise curatorial tasks, exhibit development, and grant writing. Based on the selected applicant’s qualifications, a secondary academic appointment as Research Associate in the Oriental Institute will be considered.
To apply for this position, please go to the University of Chicago’s website, http://jobs.uchicago.edu.
Job posting number: 099698
Online you will be asked to complete an application, and to upload both a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
In addition to submitting these documents online, we require you to also instruct three (3) referees to email letters of reference for you in PDF format directly to oi-administration@uchicago.edu, with the subject heading “Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Collections and Exhibitions Letter of Reference.”
- Review of applications will begin on Monday, January 18th. Email inquiries can be directed to the oi-administration@uchicago.edu.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773- 702-5671 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.
