Curator, Islamic Art & Culture 
Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto, ON, Canada

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Canada’s largest museum, seeks dynamic and creative Curator of Islamic Art & Culture to develop and implement a robust schedule of exhibitions, programs and research while also building the collection. The successful candidate will lead interpretation and presentation of the collection for both general and academic audiences; collectors, scholars, external communities, and global partners; and welcome interactions with many audiences, including families.  OPPORTUNITIES: The incoming curator will be invited to curate innovative, interdisciplinary exhibitions with the potential to travel; to build and refine the collection in new directions, including modern and contemporary; to build global networks; to engage in teaching, original research.  Opportunity for cross-appointment to teach at University of Toronto.  RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage permanent collection and installation rotations; work collaboratively with museum teams and outside collaborators on special exhibitions and programs; develop strategies for broader outreach and increased visibility for the collection, especially to local and diasporic communities; actively engage with professional colleagues to produce research and publications; and work with donors, collectors and patrons to cultivate support for acquisitions, exhibitions and programs. REQUIREMENTS: Must have PhD or equivalent, preferably in Islamic art or culture field; publications track-record; one language from an Islamic region; fundraising experience a plus. Curatorial/exhibitions experience and reputation in one’s field preferred. Full qualifications/how to apply: www.museum-search.com.  Apply by 10/23/2017 to [log in to unmask]  EOE.  Nominations welcome.

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