Collections Curator

Emory University

. Manage scholarly documentation of the museum's collection .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing scholarly documentation and collections within a museum context, with a strong emphasis on research project management, collaboration with academic institutions, and curatorial policy development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In Art HistoryMuseum Curatorial ExperienceCollections ManagementProvenance ResearchResearch Project Management

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Hard Skills

Research Project ManagementCollections ManagementProvenance ResearchCuratorial Policy DevelopmentAcademic CollaborationPublic SpeakingLabel WritingTeaching University CoursesOrganizing Public LecturesDeveloping Relationships With Donors

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingSupervisionCommunicationProfessional Development

Industry Keywords

Museum CollectionsArt HistoryAnthropologyArchaeologyResearch FundingAcademic PartnershipsProfessional OrganizationsPublic SeminarsLoans ManagementDocumentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage scholarly documentation of the museum's collection
Maintain and build collections in areas without subject matter specialists
Scope and manage research projects with external experts
Conduct provenance research for all museum collections
Serve as primary contact for researchers accessing non-curated collection areas
Establish and maintain institutional research relationships
Collaborate with the Registrar to organize loans
Develop relationships with dealers and potential donors
Collaborate with Development to identify and pursue research-project funding
May teach university courses in the art history department
Maintain relationships with university departments to enhance the museum's academic role
Collaborate with faculty and outside experts on projects
Develop and implement curatorial policies and procedures
Participate in professional development and professional organizations
Organize and present public lectures, seminars, and tours
May supervise students, interns, staff, and volunteers
Write label text for permanent installations
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in art history, anthropology, archaeology, or a related discipline/field relevant to area of specialization
Five years of museum curatorial, collections management, or research experience
Record of successful research projects and publications
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
Professional development through educational programs and professional organizations
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities