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Job
Assistant Curator, European Paintings
Job opportunity. Deadline: 2026-08-14
- Type
- Job
- Organizer
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Deadline
- 14 August 2026
- Where
- United States
- Compensation
- $87,000–$92,000 annually
- Disciplines
- art history, 19th-century art, Impressionism, European Paintings, curatorial practice, museum studies, collection management, exhibition making
About this opportunity
The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks an Assistant Curator specializing in 19th-century European paintings, particularly Impressionism. This full-time role involves research, exhibition curation, scholarly publication, and collection management. The position is based in New York, United States, with a salary range of $87,000–$92,000 annually.
Who can apply
- PhD in art history with a specialization in 19th-century paintings, and demonstrated knowledge and particular focus on Impressionism.
- Reading knowledge of French or German, and competency in the European languages central to the candidate's discipline.
- Two years of curatorial or academic experience in the specialized field.
- Demonstrated scholarly achievement through publications and exhibitions.
- Strong presentation and advocacy skills.
- Must be located within, or able to relocate to, the Tri-state and PA commuting area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania) at time of employment.