Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) is seeking candidates for a Museum Scientist 3 (Curator of African American History) position in the New York State Museum. This position will provide scholarly, curatorial, and public leadership in documenting and interpreting the African American experience in New York State.
Established in 1836, the New York State Museum is the oldest and largest state museum in the nation, with more than 20 million specimens and artifacts, 125,000 square feet of exhibition space, and approximately 500,000 annual visitors. As the Museum advances into a major period of renewal, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape collections, scholarship, exhibitions, and public programs with statewide impact.
As part of the Museum’s History Unit, the Curator of African American History will lead research, collections development, exhibitions, public programs, and partnerships that deepen understanding of African American history, culture, and contributions across New York. The successful candidate will conduct original research, expand collections, and develop exhibitions, publications, educational initiatives, and digital content for diverse audiences. Working collaboratively with colleagues, communities, cultural organizations, educators, and scholars, the Curator will provide leadership in advancing the Museum’s long-term approach to collecting, preserving, and interpreting African American history. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Curator of History, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
To be considered for appointment candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Special consideration will be given to candidates who possess the following qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess strong scholarly and curatorial judgment; demonstrated expertise in African American history; experience developing collections, exhibitions, publications, public programs, or other public-facing history projects; and a commitment to making historical research accessible and meaningful to broad audiences. Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues, community partners, scholars, educators, and cultural organizations are essential.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) is seeking candidates for a Museum Scientist 3 (Curator of African American History) position in the New York State Museum. This position will provide scholarly, curatorial, and public leadership in documenting and interpreting the African American experience in New York State.
Established in 1836, the New York State Museum is the oldest and largest state museum in the nation, with more than 20 million specimens and artifacts, 125,000 square feet of exhibition space, and approximately 500,000 annual visitors. As the Museum advances into a major period of renewal, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape collections, scholarship, exhibitions, and public programs with statewide impact.
As part of the Museum’s History Unit, the Curator of African American History will lead research, collections development, exhibitions, public programs, and partnerships that deepen understanding of African American history, culture, and contributions across New York. The successful candidate will conduct original research, expand collections, and develop exhibitions, publications, educational initiatives, and digital content for diverse audiences. Working collaboratively with colleagues, communities, cultural organizations, educators, and scholars, the Curator will provide leadership in advancing the Museum’s long-term approach to collecting, preserving, and interpreting African American history. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Curator of History, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
To be considered for appointment candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Special consideration will be given to candidates who possess the following qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess strong scholarly and curatorial judgment; demonstrated expertise in African American history; experience developing collections, exhibitions, publications, public programs, or other public-facing history projects; and a commitment to making historical research accessible and meaningful to broad audiences. Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues, community partners, scholars, educators, and cultural organizations are essential.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.