Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement

UCR ARTS encompasses the California Museum of Photography (CMP) and the Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts (Culver Center), and is part of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) uated three miles from UCR’s main campus, the CMP and the Culver Center are located in adjacent historical buildings in downtown Riverside. The CMP promotes understanding of photography and visual media by providing access to one of the most comprehensive photographic resources in America.

As a vital extension of the university, UCR ARTS provides faculty and students with hands‑on opportunities for innovative teaching, original research, and interdisciplinary learning.

//Founded in 1973, the CMP is one of the most significant photography museums in the United States. The CMP stewards more than 500,000 photographs and photographic artifacts and is nationally recognized for its commitment to photography and lens‑based media as fields of artistic, historical, and critical inquiry. As part of a leading public research university, UCR ARTS supports undergraduate and graduate teaching, faculty research, and public scholarship through exhibitions, collections access, publications, and academic programs.

The museum collection is a cornerstone of this mission, offering exceptional opportunities for object‑based learning, research, and critical engagement with the history of photography.

The Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement balances three equally weighted areas of responsibility:

• Management and development of collections.
• Facilitation of student- and faculty‑driven research and exhibitions.
• Development of academic programs, including lectures, symposia, and related interpretive initiatives.

The role aligns with the Senior Museum Scientist classification, requiring independent judgment, advanced curatorial expertise, and leadership within a complex academic museum environment. This position requires working some weeknights and weekends to support programs and exhibitions. The appointment is a 100% full‑time position for three years. This position is funded by a private foundation and is contingent on receiving funding. The position may be extended or end based on funding.

The salary range for the Curator of Exhibitions and Student Engagement is $79,000.09 – $ annually; however, the expected budgeted pay scale for this position is $90,000.00 – $ annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position.

Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.