Head Curator

Institution: Colby College Museum of Art
Location: Waterville, Maine, United States

The Colby College Museum of Art is seeking an experienced, imaginative, and collaborative Head Curator to lead its curatorial team and shape the museum’s artistic vision. The role is part of the senior leadership team and plays a central role in developing the museum’s exhibitions, collections strategy, scholarship, and engagement.

Position Format

• Full-time, permanent position

• On-site presence required in Waterville, with occasional travel and limited remote work

• Supervises five curatorial staff and interns

• Salary: Competitive (exact figure not disclosed)

• Benefits: Comprehensive college benefits package

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the curatorial strategy, exhibition schedule, and collections growth

• Supervise curatorial staff and manage project workflows and budgets

• Lead acquisitions, deaccessioning, research, and stewardship of the collection

• Partner with Colby’s Lunder Institute for American Art on research and fellowships

• Curate exhibitions and contribute scholarly writing and publications

• Foster equity, inclusion, and access across curatorial practices and museum initiatives

• Cultivate partnerships with artists, donors, scholars, and peer institutions

• Represent the museum locally, nationally, and internationally

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree in Art History or related field

• 7–10 years of experience in curatorial leadership

• Proven record of exhibition-making, publication, and collection development

• Experience managing full-time staff

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

• Commitment to DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) principles