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Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs

Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs – National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC

About the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is the nation’s largest cultural destination devoted to exploring, documenting, and showcasing the African American story and its impact on American and world history.

Main Focus, the Opportunity, and Key Responsibilities

The incumbent reports to the Director and serves as the Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs at NMAAHC with executive responsibilities for developing, directing, and managing the Museum’s departments of curatorial, research, and scholarship activities.

Strategy and Planning

  • Provides vision, leadership, and direction to Curatorial Affairs in planning, development, and implementation of museum exhibitions, digital content, and public programs.
  • Makes policy and procedural decisions concerning Curatorial Affairs operations and programs.
  • Works closely with various offices to coordinate collaboration for public programs, exhibitions, and publications.
  • Oversees the development and control of the Curatorial Affairs federal and trust budgets.

Cross-Institutional Leadership and Team Management

  • Collaborates with the Director and senior leaders in developing policy guidelines and objectives for scholarly and collections activities.
  • Reviews and evaluates proposals for new scholarly programs and exhibitions.
  • Develops performance standards for direct reports and evaluates their performance regularly.
  • Implements policies and has direct responsibility for achieving Smithsonian and Museum objectives in critical areas.
  • External Communications / Relationships

  • Performs historical research resulting in authoritative scholarly contributions to the field.
  • Participates in national and international conferences and develops joint programs with universities and community groups.
  • Candidate Profile

    Passion for the Mission : Fully embracing the mission of NMAAHC, the Associate Director must be someone anchored in history who understands how historic stories and collections intersect with our contemporary world.

    Strategic Leadership and Management Acumen : Minimum five to seven years of management experience in an art or history museum or related organization.

    Research, Scholarship, and Curatorial Affairs Leadership : The Associate Director will have a sophisticated understanding of art, history, culture, and the collection and archiving of materials.

    Building Relationships and Using Influence : The successful candidate must establish rapport and cultivate relationships across all levels of the Museum.

    Education : Advanced degree (PhD or EdD preferred) in art history, history, museum administration, or commensurate experience.

    Compensation and Benefits : Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, ranging from $170,000 – $185,000. The Smithsonian Institution provides a generous benefits package.

    Contact : Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this engagement. To express interest in this role, please submit your materials here : https : / / talent-profile.diversifiedsearchgroup.com / search / v2 / 21002 or email Stephen directly at smilbauer@koyapartners.com.

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    Salary : $170,000 - $185,000

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