Deputy Director and Chief Curator at UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art

The UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa, California, is searching for its first Deputy Director and Chief Curator. The post oversees both the curatorial and education teams and sits on the senior leadership team, reporting to director Kathryn Kanjo, who started in early 2026.

The deputy director will steer the museum's curatorial and programme direction across collections, exhibitions, scholarship and public engagement within an R1 research university, building on the museum's collections and partnerships to tell a wide story of California and its global links.

The museum is looking for distinguished curatorial expertise, a record of scholarship and strong leadership. The search is run by Isaacson, Miller; screening of complete applications has begun and continues until the search is completed. CVs and cover letters go through the Isaacson, Miller website. Salary is not stated in the listing.