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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. Application Deadline: May 8, 2026 GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES As the Assistant Curator, you will contribute to the study, documentation, presentation, and communication of ancient Egyptian art to the broad public. You will produce original research and insights into works of art in the Museum’s permanent collection of Egyptian art. You will support and create special exhibitions under the discretion of the Curator-in-Charge and senior curators. You will collaborate with Conservators and Scientists and other members of the Museum community as well as function as an allied professional within the wider curatorial field through the publication and presentation of your work in professional forums. You will also be the link between Department of Egyptian Art and the Digital Department and oversee presenting the digital work in Egyptian Art, including TMS, the online Department pages and online publications. The area of specialization is open, but preference is for expertise in the culture of Egypt’s first millennium, funerary objects, including their inscriptions, and demonstrating a strong interest in and a facility for digital applications to Egyptology. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Study, document, present, and communicate works of art in the collection to the wider public Undertake new research in area of expertise to further knowledge about the permanent collection Undertake responsibility for a portion of the Egyptian art collection and work with collections management on the oversight of the assigned galleries Share contributions in scholarly publications on area of expertise; participate in professional meetings and give public talks Support and develop special exhibitions under the guidance of the Curator in Charge and senior curatorial staff Oversee the Department’s use of the Museum database (TMS) Develop strategies for improving digital presentations of Department’s work in conjunction with the Digital and Imaging departments Write and adapt scholarly information for print or online publication for various audiences, including catalog essays, entries, labels, blogs, and other texts Participate in the provenance research of the Department’s collection When possible, propose new strategic acquisitions with strong provenance for the permanent collection Participate in museum fundraising, grant writing, and the Department’s development of donor relations Support the professional development of interns and fellows Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. in Egyptology or equivalent; specialty in the first millennium preferred but not required Demonstrated experience originating research in areas of expertise Demonstrated experience working within museum collections and willingness and ability to undertake research on the Department’s collection and archives Excellent computer skills, with familiarity with museum databases (TMS preferred), Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent written and verbal skills in English; excellent interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated language skills in ancient Egyptian languages and scripts essential; knowledge of Arabic is beneficial but not required Ability to adapt and produce results on multiple projects with shifting priorities Ability to work independently and as part of a team with ability to receive and give productive feedback COMPENSATION RANGE Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Annually 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 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 We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the desired attributes for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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