Sheldon Museum of Art, on the campus of the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, is seeking an Chief Curator & Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs (CC&ADCA). This expansive new position has been created to provide inclusive, collaborative leadership to Sheldon’s collection, exhibition, research, and scholarship initiatives and will work alongside another key position, Associate Director for Learning, Engagement, and Public Practice, to catalyze meaningful academic and community engagement with Sheldon’s world-class collection of American Art.

Supported by the wealth of dynamic resources at the University of Nebraska, this position will lead collection and exhibition initiatives that draw from Sheldon’s renowned collection, discovering and advancing innovative, interdisciplinary opportunities to forward a complex, nuanced interpretation of “American” art. The CC&ADCA will have a specialization in the American Art canon and also the breadth of experience to advance a community-centric and interdisciplinary approach to exhibition development, related scholarship, and programming that speaks to the current cultural and sociopolitical landscape in innovative ways.

REQUIRED: 5-7 years relevant experience in an art museum, MA in a related field, experience in an academic art museum and expertise with American Art history strongly preferred, connection to the region a plus. Full qualifications and how to apply: http://www.museum-search.com/open-searches/. Apply by 10/11/24 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. EA/EO. Nominations welcome.