About the Metropolitan Museum of Art

　　The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

　　Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

　　At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.

　　Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

　　Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

　　Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

　　Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

　　Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.

　　ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

　　The Department of Asian Art is one of The Met’s most active curatorial departments with a large curatorial and conservation staff responsible for studying, caring for, displaying, and enabling access to the over 36,000 objects in its collection.

　　GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

　　You have demonstrated abilities as a scholar and connoisseur in both Chinese painting and calligraphy. You will work in close collaboration with other curators in the Department to care for, research, display, and publish works in the Chinese art section of the Department of Asian Art with special focus on works from the permanent collection that range from rubbings of early script types and manuscripts from the Han through the Song dynasty to paintings and calligraphies spanning from the Tang dynasty to the present. Your responsibilities will include: planning and execution of thematic installations and programs focused on the Museum’s extensive collection; working collaboratively with other members of the curatorial staff to facilitate complementary displays of relevant objects alongside paintings and calligraphies; making acquisitions of outstanding artworks through purchase or gift.

　　PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

　　Organize regular rotations in the Chinese painting galleries in collaboration with curatorial colleagues

　　Consult with the Museum’s East Asian conservation specialists as well as conservators in other relevant areas on the care of the collection and documentation of the condition of works

　　Assist in reviewing and updating object records in the database (TMS)

　　Research, catalogue, and publish the collection of Chinese art both in print and in our database for use in publications and on the Museum’s website

　　Help to grow and refine the collection of Chinese painting and calligraphy, including recommendations for acquisitions by working with dealers and collectors

　　Propose and organize special exhibitions and accompanying publications in collaboration with curatorial colleagues

　　Review outgoing loans requests and advise the Department Chair and Registrar’s Office

　　Contribute to the teaching mission of the Museum through public lectures and tours, docent training, and mentorship of interns and fellows

　　Cultivate and steward donors and collectors for acquisitions and fundraising

　　Contribute ideas to and participate in the Friends of Asian Art donor group and the Visiting Committee (advisory board) events

　　Answer correspondence relating to the collection and assist the public and visiting scholars

　　Foster and maintain meaningful working relationships with colleagues from other institutions in the U.S. and abroad including scholars, dealers, collectors, and other individuals involved with the interests of the Museum, while preserving personal and institutional independence

　　Lead with communication, whether written or spoken, that accommodates a variety of audiences depending on situation and need

　　Work independently and in collaboration/coordination with administration, collections, conservation, curatorial, advancement, education, publication, digital, and other Met staff

　　Attend Museum events and make collection visits out of hours as necessary

　　Other duties as assigned

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

　　Demonstrated scholarly achievement reflecting a deep understanding of relevant artworks through new research, publications, and engaging scholarly lectures and public presentations to a range of audiences

　　Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and proven follow-through

　　Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese

　　Ability to conduct research in primary sources in modern and classical Chinese

　　Ph.D degree or Ph.D. coursework in East Asian Art History (preferred)

　　5 to 8 years of experience in the curatorial or academic field with a focus on Chinese painting and calligraphy (preferred)

　　Working knowledge of Japanese (preferred)

　　Experience cultivating donors and collectors and the capacity to serve as an effective advocate for the Museum

　　Demonstrated competence in The Met’s core capabilities: (a) quality of work, (b) collaboration, (c) communication, and (d) adaptability to change.

　　International applicants with degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are welcome

　　COMPENSATION RANGE

　　Assistant Curator Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

　　Associate Curator Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

　　The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. 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 Requirements

　　At 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 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 Offerings

　　The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

　　Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

　　403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match

　　Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays

　　Long-term disability coverage

　　Flexible 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 services

　　Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs

　　25% discount for staff in Museum shops

　　A subsidized staff cafeteria

　　Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

　　Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

　　The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact [email protected] .

　　The 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 Metropolitan Museum of Art provides an opportunity for employees to enrich and develop their love of the arts while contributing their specific skills and talents to the mission of the Museum. Career opportunities at The Met are as varied as the cultures represented in the Museum’s collection, and require all levels of training, experience, and education.

　　We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. If you share our community’s values, please apply to one of our exciting opportunities!

　　Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

　　Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

　　Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

　　Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

　　Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.

　　The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

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