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Princeton University is hiring a Research Assistant - Temporary for the Art Museum. The assistant will collaborate with the Assistant Curator of African Art to conduct research, manage exhibition-related communications, and coordinate digital and in-gallery interpretation for a ceramics exhibition opening in July 2026.

Highlights

Conduct exhibition research and manage related communications with colleagues, contributors, and artists
Write and edit label copy for the exhibition
Coordinate digital interpretation projects associated with the exhibition
Must have an M.A. in Art History or related field with research and communication skills
Knowledge of African and African Diasporic art history and modern ceramics history is required
PhD or PhD candidacy and museum experience are strongly preferred
Reports to the Assistant Curator of African Art at Princeton University Art Museum
Temporary position from October 2025 to June 2026, working two to three days per week
Hourly minimum wage of $15.49; benefits not eligible
Involves collaborative work within an active museum office environment

Research Assistant - Temporary Full Description

Overview:

The Princeton University Art Museum seeks an exceptional Research Assistant for a position beginning in October 2025 through June 2026. They will report to the Assistant Curator of African Art and will work two to three days per week with the Assistant Curator to assist with research, digital and in-gallery interpretation, and programming for a forthcoming exhibition on ceramics from Africa and its Diasporas (opening July 2026).

About the Museum:

With a collecting history that extends back to 1755, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art museums in the country, with collections that have grown to include more than 117,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the globe. Committed to advancing Princeton’s teaching and research missions, the Art Museum also serves as a gateway to the University for visitors worldwide. As the Museum prepares for a dramatically reconceived new building scheduled to open in Fall 2025, the Art Museum presents three exhibitions in its downtown venue, Art@Bainbridge. When the new building opens, the Art Museum will open with 32 galleries and initiate its new exhibitions program with seven annual exhibitions onsite and on tour.

To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Responsibilities:

Exhibition research
Writing and editing label copy
Managing relationships with internal and external colleagues and consultants, exhibition publication contributors, lenders, and artists
Coordinating digital interpretation projects
Other exhibition-specific duties as needed

Qualifications:

Essential Requirements:

The candidate must have an M.A. in Art History (or a related field), with demonstrated research and communication skills. Knowledge of African and African Diasporic art history, modern ceramics history, a proven interest in art historical research, and a commitment to being a team player in an active office environment are vital. This post requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience writing and editing museum interpretation.

Preferred Requirements:

A PhD or PhD candidacy in art history (or a related field) and existing museum experience are strongly preferred.

Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours: 0.00 Eligible for Overtime: Yes Benefits Eligible: No Probationary Period: N/A Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No Physical Capacity Exam Required: No Valid Driver’s License Required: No : #LI-LO1 Salary Range: $15.49 Minimum Hourly Rate

Original Job Description

Overview:

About the Museum:

To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Responsibilities:

Exhibition research
Writing and editing label copy
Managing relationships with internal and external colleagues and consultants, exhibition publication contributors, lenders, and artists
Coordinating digital interpretation projects
Other exhibition-specific duties as needed

Qualifications:

Essential Requirements:

Preferred Requirements:

A PhD or PhD candidacy in art history (or a related field) and existing museum experience are strongly preferred.

Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

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