The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is seeking applications for a full-time, permanent Historian (Art). This position is located in SAAM’s Research and Scholars Center and serves as Executive Editor of
American Art, the leading journal in the field, published three times a year in association with the University of Chicago Press. The Executive Editor has full responsibility for the editorial direction of the journal and oversees all production aspects,
including the peer-review process, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking. For more information about the journal, please visit
http://americanart.si.edu/research/journal/.
The Executive Editor will be expected to seek out and publish innovative research articles for a broad audience of readers; cultivate relationships with editorial board members and potential authors; and serve in an advisory role for SAAM’s
fellowships and academic programs. Candidates must have a background in art history, specifically American art (Ph.D. in art history is preferred); writing and editing experience; and strong organizational skills.
Applications must be submitted through USAJobs. The Smithsonian is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For further information, including qualifications, salary range, and instructions for applying, go to
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/433458800/. Current or former Federal employees with permanent status or reinstatement eligibility should go to
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/433465700/. The application deadline is April 13th.
Marie Ladino
Program Specialist
Research and Scholars Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum