Gallery Director/assistant Professor

University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $63,000-$65,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
On-site
Gallery exhibition planning and installation
Collection management and development
Campus and community engagement
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Gallery Director/Assistant Professor responsible for gallery management, collection oversight, and teaching in the Department of Art & Design. The ideal candidate should have a terminal degree in a relevant field, along with at least two years of experience in an art gallery or museum setting

Job Summary

  • The position's primary duties are centered on Gallery and Collection management, operations, programming and administration, while holding a dual appointment as a ranked faculty member in the Department of Art & Design.
  • As a Faculty member, the Gallery Director will teach 3-6 credits per year in museum studies, practice, and related fields, and participate in relevant curriculum development.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Gallery Director/Assistant Professor responsible for gallery management, collection oversight, and teaching in the Department of Art & Design. The ideal candidate should have a terminal degree in a relevant field, along with at least two years of experience in an art gallery or museum setting.

Salary

Base: $63,000-$65,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Gallery exhibition planning and installation
  • Collection management and development
  • Campus and community engagement
  • Teaching museum studies and related fields
  • Develop undergraduate certificate in art preparatorship

Nice-to-have

  • Experience developing programming and outreach
  • Knowledge of contemporary art
  • Collaborate on grant-writing projects
  • Work with local and regional community leaders

Key Requirements

  • Terminal Degree in Studio Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial studies, or related field
  • Minimum two years art gallery or museum experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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