Associate Curator, South & Southeast Asian Art
Vets HiredNew York, New York, United States
Posted March 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Vets Hired is a San Diego‑based nonprofit that champions the transition of women veterans and military spouses into the civilian workforce. By forging strategic partnerships with corporations, educational institutions, and defense agencies, the organization runs “Support Our Troops” resource and career fairs that connect more than 100 veteran‑friendly employers with job seekers. Its comprehensive suite of services—including skill assessment, resume writing, interview coaching, and family relocation support—empowers veterans and their families to secure meaningful employment and advance their careers. Vets Hired distinguishes itself through its focus on women veterans, its zero‑cost model for participants, and its proven track record of reducing veteran unemployment rates across the United States.
Job Description
The Curator will serve as a scholar and subject matter expert in South Asian and Himalayan art, with particular emphasis on Tibetan art and Indian court painting from the Sultanate through the colonial periods. The role requires strong academic credentials, connoisseurship, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree or doctoral coursework in South Asian Art History
- Minimum five (5) years of curatorial or academic experience focused on South Asian pre-modern art history
- Demonstrated scholarly achievement through original research, publications, and public presentations
- Strong connoisseurship and deep knowledge of Tibetan art and Indian painting traditions
- Ability to conduct primary-source research in Sanskrit and Hindi; proficiency in Tibetan preferred
- Working knowledge of at least one Indian and one European language preferred
- Experience cultivating donors and collectors and advocating for acquisitions
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams while maintaining institutional integrity and independence
- Demonstrated strength in quality of work, collaboration, communication, and adaptability
