The Getty Research Institute (GRI) seeks nominations and applications for a creative, innovative leader to serve as the Associate Director for Research and Knowledge Creation (AD-RKC). This position is an excellent opportunity for a thoughtful and visionary individual who – in conjunction with the Director, Deputy Director, and GRI senior staff – will develop and implement research that creates transformative ideas on the history of art and global cultural heritage and conveys those ideas to wider audiences, with attention to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion, through both groundbreaking digital alongside established forms of scholarship.
With a staff of approximately 30 and an overall budget around $4 million, the AD-RKC will report to the Deputy Director of the GRI and will oversee the Institute’s overall research agenda, which includes the management of external and internal scholars, research projects, and digital initiatives.
The successful candidate may come from the fields of art history, architectural history, ethnic studies, or archaeology, academia more generally, or from a foundation, museum, or other institution focused on humanistic inquiry. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the centrality of visual culture to join the leadership team at one of the world’s premier humanities-based research institutes.
Qualifications
The AD-RKC will hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in a field directly related to art, visual studies, or cultural heritage; a Ph.D. is expected in one of these areas or a related field, including anthropology, archaeology, or ethnic studies. In addition, they should bring strong executive management skills and administrative experience to the role, given the human and financial resources of the department.
The AD-RKC will be a recognized leader in the discipline of art history or related fields, with a demonstrated publication record and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in academic, library, or museum leadership, including experience managing both individuals and teams. The AD-RKC will possess a strong command of both the disciplinary history of research on visual culture and the current landscape of higher education and the humanities, particularly in the United States. The AD-RKC should recognize the value of digital humanities/art history, computational research, or quantitative analysis, and will be able to identify past or potential projects for research development with ease.
No closing date posted. Job posted July 2. MORE INFORMATION