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Title: E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Curator of East Asian Art
State Role Title: VMFA Senior
Hiring Range: $100,000 – $110,000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Location: MAIN MUSEUM
Agency Website: https://vmfa.museum/
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Job Duties
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts invites applications for the position of E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Curator of East Asian Art. This is a senior-level position at one of the world’s finest museums. We seek an accomplished curator with an international reputation in the field of East Asian Art to advance the curatorial vision for a collection of more than 2,500 works of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean art. Candidates will apply their significant experience working at an art museum as well as their proven record of successfully developing and implementing major exhibitions and permanent collection installations, as well as a history of publishing accompanying catalogues and new scholarship. The successful candidate will work through their own established international network of relationships in the art world, including museums and galleries, to achieve curatorial goals while managing a substantial acquisitions budget.
This is an appointed, exempt-level faculty position that offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits and more. VMFA staff also enjoy museum benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Café, and VMFA Shop. Join our team at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional cultural experiences!
Minimum Qualifications
Significant experience in curatorial work focusing on East Asian art with a distinguished track record in acquisitions, exhibitions, scholarly publications, public speaking, and research. Strong knowledge of best practices of collection stewardship, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing, communication, and public speaking skills are required and the ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-based environment is essential.
Additional Considerations
Extensive experience typically gained through a Ph.D. program in Art History. Demonstrated experience with acquisitions, exhibitions, publications, collections management, and scholarly research; expertise in all periods and areas of East Asian art, as well as proficiency in languages, especially Chinese or Japanese.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.
Position will be open until filled, but priority will be given to applications submitted in the first two weeks. Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is an EEO/AA, Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer.
Please submit three (3) references. Provide full name, phone number and email address. References may be attached in a separate document in the “other” field in the portal; or they may be included with the resume or cover letter.
Professional references are preferred. Other reference types will also receive consideration. References should be able to attest to your knowledge, skills, and abilities, especially qualifications relevant to the position for which you are applying.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources Services
Phone: please email
Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.