Curator of Native American and Indigenous Art

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Job Posting Location: Claremont, CA Job Posting Title: Curator of Native American and Indigenous Art Job Description: ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges. JOB PURPOSE: Serve as primary caretaker and steward for traditional and contemporary Native American and Indigenous items in the Benton’s holdings. Conduct and oversee research; develop and realize exhibition projects; and publish in popular as well as scholarly contexts to enrich collective understanding of Native and Indigenous items in the care of the Benton Museum of Art as well as in a broader contemporary context. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting directly to the Director of the Museum of Art, the Curator of Native American and Indigenous Art works independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities: 1. Collection Care 2. Interpre...