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Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at Getty Getty believes diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are essential to our excellence and to the execution of our mission. The Getty community values differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve and includes individuals who bring a diversity of values and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Job Summary The J. Paul Getty Museum is seeking the next Anissa and Paul John Balson II Senior Curator of Antiquities to oversee curatorial and related scholarly and public activities at the Villa. The successful candidate will be responsible for the presentation and interpretation of the Villa’s collection of ancient art and antiquities, and associated activities, including a vibrant program of international loan exhibitions. The Senior Curator plays a lead role in building, documenting, installing, and interpreting the display collection of some 1,300 antiquities (plus a study collection), and in coordinating the Classical World in Context program of visiting scholars and exhibitions. The successful candidate also participates in developing the Villa’s ambitious public programs (including the award-winning Outdoor Classical Theatre series), in collaboration with other museum departments. This position reports to the Museum’s Associate Director for Collections and will work closely with the Museum’s Director, who is also a specialist in ancient art. Major Job Responsibilities Supervises a department of nine curators and support staff, nurturing staff development and reviewing their performance. Provides intellectual leadership to the Villa curatorial staff on all curatorial, exhibition, and research programs and related publications, both in-print and online. Oversees the display and interpretation of the antiquities collection in the Villa Galleries. Oversees the growth of the collection through purchases and gifts. Represents the Getty Villa, its programs, and collections to global audiences, furthering the goals of existing cooperative agreements with foreign governments and museums, and developing joint projects such as exhibitions, conservation, and research. Leads the Villa Council, a group of supporters of the Villa, facilitating donations and appropriate loans to the collection. Collaborates with the Department of Development on securing sponsors for exhibitions and associated programming. Collaborates with Education, Publications, and other Museum and Getty departments to ensure public accessibility of the collections at the museum, in print, and online. Administers the departmental operating budget of $1.1M. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent qualification in the archaeology or ancient art of the Mediterranean world. They will bring experience of supervising staff and a desire and ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative environment. Experience in curating exhibitions, a network of international contacts within the museum and academic communities, knowledge of the antiquities market, and a record of scholarly research, publication, and public presentation are essential. Preference will be given to candidates who have a broad knowledge of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art, and demonstrated interest in interconnections between the classical world and other cultures of the Near East, Egypt, and Eurasia. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The ideal candidate will bring a good general knowledge of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art, from the Late Bronze Age to Byzantium, as well as specialized expertise in a particular period/aspect of the ancient classical world. Demonstrated scholarly knowledge of adjacent non-Classical culture/s is highly desirable. A deep commitment to the understanding, preservation, and interpretation of antiquities will be matched with a desire to engage with new and diverse audiences. They will be an inspiring leader able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Benefits and Perks Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected. 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match. Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account. Educational Assistance and professional development. Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days. 12 Paid Holidays. Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays. On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center. Community service opportunities. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to

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