Assistant Curator, American Painting & Drawing

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, United States

Location: The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: $85,000–$90,000 annually
Start Date: Upon agreement
Eligibility: Applicants must be based or willing to relocate to the NY/NJ/CT/PA area

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks an Assistant Curator of American Painting & Drawing to support the research, interpretation, and presentation of the American Wing’s collection, which spans the 18th to 19th centuries. The role involves contributing to acquisitions, installations, publications, donor relations, and programming. The curatorial focus is on telling inclusive stories within the context of American art history.

Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, the Assistant Curator will develop new approaches to the museum’s evolving collections and engage diverse audiences through scholarship, lectures, and gallery teaching.

Candidate Profile

PhD (or ABD) in art history or American studies (focus on 18th–19th c. preferred)
2–5 years of museum experience
Demonstrated scholarly research, writing, and curatorial practice
Experience with collection management, interpretation, and public engagement
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Eligible to work in the U.S. and reside within commuting distance