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We are seeking a Frary Curator of Rare Books & Manuscripts to lead projects and initiatives related to the Irene and Richard Frary collections of rare books and manuscripts, which includes materials from the European Avant-Garde movement, particularly those published in Central and Eastern Europe. The Irene and Richard Frary Curator of Rare Books & Manuscripts will promote the collections and related materials through teaching materials-based classes, identifying additional materials for possible purchase or donation, conducting original research using the collection, and developing programming and exhibits featuring the collection. The curator works collaboratively with colleagues to provide expertise across related collection areas, including 19th and 20th century European rare books. They will also shape curatorial practices in line with evolving professional standards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform assigned curatorial functions independently.
- Contribute to the daily work of Special Collections and recommend changes to processes and workflows as needed.
- Participate in continuous professional development in operational excellence.
- Participate in training/ professional development targeted to advanced expertise and/or leadership.
- Participate in, and may lead, Libraries and Museums committees and task forces.
- Lead the development of focused Special Collections teaching sessions, and may teach limited term classes, or co-teach semester long classes.
- Work with researchers on complex research inquiries in assigned areas.
- Lead the development and management of collections in assigned areas in a variety of formats.
- Collaborate with supervisor and colleagues in establishing workflows and priorities for assigned curatorial areas.
- Participate in local and regional professional organizations.
- Contribute to the development/design of expert tools/methods through campus or local collaborations/ partnerships.
- Collaborate with External Affairs to cultivate donors and contribute to grant applications.
- May be an independent operator or supervise a program, initiative, or functional area with staff.
- May develop exhibits.
- May supervise undergraduate and graduate fellows.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above:
- Works with External Affairs staff to identify donors and collection creators to further collection goals and stewardship plans.
- Shares the outcomes of collections’ research through presentations, publications, and other channels.
- Stewards the named collection donors through regular reporting and outreach.
- Works with Technical Services to ensure appropriate description and discoverability of materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in a related field.
- Five years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of one Central European language.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
- Curatorial Expertise - Advanced
- Curatorial Functions - Advanced
- Curatorial Training Development - Advanced
- Donor Relations and Stewardship - Advanced
- Exhibit Support - Advanced
- Interpersonal Skills - Advanced
- Process Improvement - Advanced
- Project Management - Advanced
- Stakeholder Engagement - Advanced
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
LOCATION
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: $64,470 - $112,850 Annually ($83,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 am to 5 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department name: Special Collections
Personnel area: Libraries
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Frary Curator of Rare Books & Manuscripts to lead projects and initiatives related to the Irene and Richard Frary collections of rare books and manuscripts, which includes materials from the European Avant-Garde movement, particularly those published in Central and Eastern Europe. The Irene and Richard Frary Curator of Rare Books & Manuscripts will promote the collections and related materials through teaching materials-based classes, identifying additional materials for possible purchase or donation, conducting original research using the collection, and developing programming and exhibits featuring the collection. The curator works collaboratively with colleagues to provide expertise across related collection areas, including 19th and 20th century European rare books. They will also shape curatorial practices in line with evolving professional standards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform assigned curatorial functions independently.
- Contribute to the daily work of Special Collections and recommend changes to processes and workflows as needed.
- Participate in continuous professional development in operational excellence.
- Participate in training/ professional development targeted to advanced expertise and/or leadership.
- Participate in, and may lead, Libraries and Museums committees and task forces.
- Lead the development of focused Special Collections teaching sessions, and may teach limited term classes, or co-teach semester long classes.
- Work with researchers on complex research inquiries in assigned areas.
- Lead the development and management of collections in assigned areas in a variety of formats.
- Collaborate with supervisor and colleagues in establishing workflows and priorities for assigned curatorial areas.
- Participate in local and regional professional organizations.
- Contribute to the development/design of expert tools/methods through campus or local collaborations/ partnerships.
- Collaborate with External Affairs to cultivate donors and contribute to grant applications.
- May be an independent operator or supervise a program, initiative, or functional area with staff.
- May develop exhibits.
- May supervise undergraduate and graduate fellows.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above:
- Works with External Affairs staff to identify donors and collection creators to further collection goals and stewardship plans.
- Shares the outcomes of collections’ research through presentations, publications, and other channels.
- Stewards the named collection donors through regular reporting and outreach.
- Works with Technical Services to ensure appropriate description and discoverability of materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in a related field.
- Five years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of one Central European language.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
- Curatorial Expertise - Advanced
- Curatorial Functions - Advanced
- Curatorial Training Development - Advanced
- Donor Relations and Stewardship - Advanced
- Exhibit Support - Advanced
- Interpersonal Skills - Advanced
- Process Improvement - Advanced
- Project Management - Advanced
- Stakeholder Engagement - Advanced
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
LOCATION
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: $64,470 - $112,850 Annually ($83,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 am to 5 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department name: Special Collections
Personnel area: Libraries
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Curator
Document your collection management credentials thoroughly
Gather transcripts, exhibition catalogs, acquisition records, and published research before applying. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the position's requirements, so gaps between your credentials and the job description can stall certification.
Target institutions with established PERM filing histories
Large natural history museums, art museums, and university-affiliated collections file PERM petitions more frequently than small galleries. Search DOL disclosure data to identify institutions that have sponsored curatorial staff in the past three years.
Clarify whether your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Curator positions requiring a master's degree as a standard entry requirement often qualify for EB-2, bypassing labor market test burdens unique to EB-3. Ask your employer's immigration counsel to evaluate the job description against USCIS advanced-degree criteria before filing.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Filter curator and collections management roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces institutions that have filed PERM applications for curatorial positions, so you apply where sponsorship is already established practice.
Negotiate PERM initiation timing before accepting an offer
PERM labor certification can take 12 to 18 months before your I-140 petition even begins. Confirm with your prospective employer that they'll initiate PERM filing promptly after your start date, not after a lengthy probationary period.
Check prevailing wage requirements for your specialization
DOL sets prevailing wage levels by occupation, location, and experience tier. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered salary meets the wage level for your specific curatorial discipline and metro area before your employer submits the PERM application.
Green Card Curator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a curator role, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most curator positions at accredited institutions require a master's degree in art history, museum studies, archaeology, or a related field, which qualifies them for EB-2 sponsorship. Roles where a bachelor's degree satisfies entry requirements typically fall under EB-3. Your employer's immigration attorney reviews the job description against USCIS advanced-degree criteria to make the final determination before filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for curators?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery, capped at 85,000 slots per fiscal year. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap lottery to worry about at the petition stage. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification typically takes 12 to 18 months before the I-140 petition, versus H-1B processing of a few months. For curators from countries without significant backlogs, the permanent outcome often justifies the longer process.
What does the PERM labor market test mean for curatorial hiring?
Before sponsoring you, your employer must run a DOL-supervised recruitment process demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For specialized curatorial positions, such as a conservator with expertise in pre-Columbian textiles or a registrar for digital collections, that test is often easier to satisfy because the required combination of credentials and experience is narrow. PERM applications are filed with DOL and typically take six to eighteen months to certify.
Can I search specifically for curator jobs where employers already sponsor green cards?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter curatorial and collections management roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history. Targeting institutions that have sponsored similar roles before significantly shortens the negotiation phase, since the employer already understands the process and the costs involved.
Does my country of birth affect my EB-3 green card timeline as a curator?
It can. Priority date backlogs affect nationals of India and China most significantly. For most other nationalities, EB-3 priority dates are current or close to current, meaning the wait after I-140 approval is minimal. You can track the monthly Visa Bulletin published by the State Department to monitor your priority date movement throughout the PERM and I-140 process.