Assistant or Associate Curator of Antiquities
 The J. Paul Getty Trust | |
vision insurance, paid holidays, 403(b), retirement plan
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 United States, California, Los Angeles | |
| 1200 Getty Center Drive (Show on map) | |
 Nov 10, 2026 | |
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Assistant or Associate Curator of Antiquities Job Family
Curatorial Type
Regular Full-Time Position Status
Getty Villa Workplace Type
Hybrid/Partially Remote Salaried/Hourly
Salaried Hiring Pay Scale
$85,422 - $113,185 Annually Salary
Commensurate with experience and internal equity Program/Department
Museum - 0306-Antiquities Requisition Number
2026-4849 Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. Job Summary Our Mission The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire curiosity about, and enjoyment and understanding of, the visual arts by collecting, conserving, exhibiting, and interpreting works of art of outstanding quality and historical importance and is one of four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust. The Museum operates two facilities, the Getty Villa in Malibu, which exhibits its collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, and the Getty Center in Brentwood, which displays its collections of European art: Medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, drawings to 1900, and photographs to the present day (including non-European works). The Museum mounts numerous temporary exhibitions a year across its two sites; maintains an annual permanent gallery improvement program and offers wide-ranging and ambitious programming for its visitors. The Opportunity The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a curator of Antiquities to join the Department of Antiquities located at the Getty Villa and will be filled at the Assistant Curator or Associate Curator level, based on qualifications. The targeted hiring range for Assistant Curator is $72,381 - $95,895 annually; for Associate Conservator is $85,422 - $113,185 annually. This is a full-time position within the curatorial team responsible for the Getty's collection of predominantly Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian antiquities ranging from the Neolithic Period through Late Antiquity. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for Getty, without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. The ideal candidate will have an expertise in the art and archaeology of the ancient Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Egyptian or Late Antique cultures, and related fields to join the department of Antiquities at the Getty Villa. Reporting directly to the Anissa and Paul John Balson II Senior Curator of Antiquities, the Assistant or Associate Curator will assist in developing, administering, and presenting the collection of antiquities. This opportunity entails developing new research projects, continually expanding knowledge of the collections, building upon areas of collection strength, and establishing new opportunities for collaboration and partnerships while working with other curators in the department, colleagues across the Museum, and programs throughout Getty. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and an established record of publications in the material cultures of these periods. Responsibilities include developing engaging displays and interpretive materials for both the permanent and special exhibition collection galleries, conducting research and scholarly study of objects, maintaining and updating the online collections pages, proposing exhibitions and research projects, recommending acquisitions, and collaborating with museum colleagues, and scholars, including the visiting scholars of the Villa Scholar program. The ideal candidate will be passionate about object-based and historic research, have an understanding of the issues of provenance of archaeological material, be committed to shaping the future of the collection through thoughtful displays, impactful publications, gifts, and acquisitions, and be eager to interact with the public through interpretation, teaching, social media, specialized gallery tours, public presentations and lectures. Work will initially be onsite for the first six months to be re-evaluated at that time for two days/week of telework. Major Job Responsibilities This position may be filled as Assistant Curator -or- Associate Curator, based on the following qualifications: For Assistant Curator:
Applies advanced knowledge of ancient art and archaeology to curatorial assignments of moderate complexity
For Associate Curator:
Qualifications This position may be filled as Assistant Curator -or- Associate Curator, based on the following qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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