Curator of Exhibitions and Collections Art Museum, University

Curator of Exhibitions and Collections at the Art Museum, University of Toronto

The Art Museum at the University of Toronto is seeking a Curator of Exhibitions and Collections to join its team. The selected candidate will be responsible for researching, initiating, developing, and implementing original, guest-curated, and collection-based exhibitions that align with the museum’s innovative and forward-looking curatorial program. This role also involves engaging in outreach initiatives that expand the museum’s impact and foster meaningful connections within the arts community.

Eligible Locations

Global

Your responsibilities will include:

• Curating exhibitions and gallery installations
• Liaising with creative professionals and vendors to generate and deliver creative concepts
• Implementing plans and process improvements for program and service activities
• Analyzing and making recommendations for programming enhancements
• Creating and/or editing original, published content and materials
• Developing and implementing community engagement strategies and plans
• Coordinating selection and acquisitioning processes
• Directing the activities of a single ongoing staff-appointed employee

Essential

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Curatorial Studies or equivalent experience and have at least three years of senior curatorial experience, particularly in contemporary art, public art, and collections management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, experience coordinating exhibitions and public programs, proficiency with museum administration and grant writing, and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices within curatorial work.

The Curator will lead the development of exhibitions and programs that engage both the university and wider communities locally and internationally. They will explore innovative curatorial approaches that rethink the relationship between art, place, and public space while promoting equity, sustainability, and inclusivity. In addition to managing acquisitions, partnerships, and programming staff, the curator will champion environmentally responsible practices and foster meaningful collaborations that strengthen the Art Museum’s role as a site for dialogue, education, and creative engagement.

Notes:

• Hours of Work:
  Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM, overtime on weekdays, occasional overtime on weekends.
• This role may be eligible for an Alternative Work Arrangement in accordance with the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.
• Please submit a cover letter with your application.