Curator in Charge, European Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Curator in Charge, Department of European Sculpture and Decorative ArtsThe Curator in Charge is the intellectual and administrative leader of the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts (ESDA). The Department is among the largest in the Museum, with over 60,000 objects in its collection and over fifty galleries on the first floor. Its centrality is augmented by proximity and relationship to related departments (Medieval Art, American Wing, etc.). Through new scholarship, ambitious acquisitions, inventive display, and active programming, the collection is presented within the context of global creativity. Coming years will see opening of significant permanent galleries and a series of important exhibitions organized by the ESDA staff.General Statement of Responsibilities & DutiesYou will provide an overarching vision for the department, establishing strong, ambitious leadership, fostering a culture of scholarly innovation, international connection, and overall excitement about work at The Met. You will support and advocate for the department's staff throughout the institution, while fostering collegiality and collaboration within the team. You will set priorities, solve problems and establish workflows, focusing on the care of the collections. You will actively encourage groundbreaking and timely areas of research and programming. You will also be the department's ambassador, clearly articulating its role for museum supporters and the public.Primary Responsibilities & DutiesLead and motivate a team of curators, researchers, collections staff, technicians and administrators caring for a collection spanning Europe over many centuries in both sculpture and the decorative artsDirect and manage departmental special exhibitions, installations, research, publications, public programming and acquisitionsManage the ongoing care of the galleries and ESDA's storage areasOversee an acquisition program that adds exceptional objects to the collection, working with collectors and donorsContinue the department's role as a center for scholarship both internally and in the broader academic worldCarry out research in your own area of expertiseDevelop programs for ESDA Friends groups and the Visiting CommitteeOther duties as assignedRequirements & QualificationsPh.D. in Art History with a concentration in relevant field preferredMinimum ten years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities requiredSuccessful conceptualization and curation of major international exhibition requiredRecognized achievement for expertise and scholarship in the field stretching across various regions and cultures of the collectionGood working knowledge of European and other relevant languages requiredStrong record of publications in the field requiredStrong communication and interpersonal skills requiredAbility to manage staff and to work collaboratively and efficiently within the department and cross‑departmentallyCompensation RangePay Range: $220,000.00 - $260,000.00 / AnnuallyThe advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.Location RequirementsAt time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. "Commuting distance" means that they are located in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the "Tri‑state and PA" areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.Benefits OfferingsMedical, dental, vision and life insurance403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer matchConsiderable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidaysLong‑term disability coverageFlexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre‑tax income for eligible health care expenses)Commuter benefits (pre‑tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)Free financial‑planning servicesFinancial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs25% discount for staff in Museum shopsA subsidized staff cafeteriaAccess to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutionsEqual Opportunity StatementThe Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay‑off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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