Position Announcement
Telfair Museums
Curator of Historical Collections and Programs
The Curator of Historical Collections and Programs is responsible for the display and interpretation of the museum's collection of decorative arts at the museum's three sites, as well as for curating and organizing temporary decorative arts exhibitions in accordance with the museum's overall exhibitions strategy. The Curator of Historical Collections and Programs is specifically responsible for overseeing the historic interpretation strategy of the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters (OTHSQ) and Telfair Academy. The Curator of Historical Collections and Programs works closely with the Executive Director/CEO and Director of Curatorial Affairs/Chief Curator to develop a compelling forward-looking vision for the future of the Telfair Academy. The Curator of Historical Collections and Programs also sets strategic plans and budgets; designs, implements, and fundraises for exhibitions and special projects; conducts scholarly research, writes and gives lectures on topics of expertise; and serves as a visible senior representative of the museum to external constituencies to enlist their ongoing support and partnership.
The Curator of Historical Collections and Programs will lead Telfair Museums' Legacy of Slavery (LoS) program, including the Legacy of Slavery Symposium, and coordinate the planned publication with the University of Georgia Press.
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