Jane Emison Assistant Curator of South & Southeast Asian Art

Position: Jane Emison Assistant Curator of South & Southeast Asian Art
Institution: Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA – Onsite
Contract: Full-time, exempt, union
Schedule: 37.5-hour work week (onsite)

Jane Emison Assistant Curator of South & Southeast Asian Art

Contract Type

Full-time, exempt, union

Salary

$60,000 – $80,000

Work Arrangement

On-site (Minneapolis, MN)

The Job

To develop, research, exhibit, and publish Mia’s collections of South & Southeast Asian Art.

In This Role, You Will…

• Interpret the museum’s collections of South & Southeast Asian Art through permanent-collection gallery displays and didactic materials; propose and oversee regular gallery rotations; speak publicly about the collection and train museum guides.

• Conduct research and mount special exhibitions (Cargill and/or US Bank Galleries scale or larger) with accompanying publications that advance the field.

• Oversee the care and preservation of the collection, ensuring responsible handling, installation, and conservation; help secure conservation funding.

• Locate, research, and propose acquisitions that significantly augment the collection; review collection for potential deaccessions; maintain market knowledge and dealer relations.

• Actively participate in broader museum initiatives through committees or special teams.

• Perform additional duties as required, assisting the department head as assigned.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Have…

• Proven ability to work independently and coordinate complex projects to completion.

• Demonstrated skill in writing interpretive material.

• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational abilities.

• Strong team skills and the capacity to work effectively with staff, trustees, donors, and community partners.

• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with donors and the broader community.

Requirements

• M.A. in South & Southeast Asian Art (Ph.D. desirable).

• Proficiency in relevant languages.

• Minimum three years in a collection-based curatorial role focused on South & Southeast Asian Art, with a record of high-quality exhibitions and publications.

• Significant art-historical research experience.

Mia Culture

Mia is an audience-centered, equitable, and inclusive workplace that is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive. Staff are responsible to one another, to visitors, and to themselves to produce their best work.

Mia Benefits and Perks

Health and Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, plus wellness and employee-assistance programs.

Financial Security

Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account (DCA), and a 403(b) Retirement + Savings Plan with employer contribution after two years of eligible service.

Additional Perks

Paid vacation, personal, and sick days; 11 paid holidays; a 37.5-hour work week promoting work-life balance.