Gallery Director/assistant Professor

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $63,000-$65,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
Gallery exhibition planning and installation
Collection management and development
Campus and community engagement
The position involves Gallery and Collection management, operations, programming and administration, with a dual appointment as a ranked faculty member

Job Summary

  • The position involves Gallery and Collection management, operations, programming and administration, with a dual appointment as a ranked faculty member.
  • Responsibilities include curating, exhibition planning, collection management, teaching 3-6 credits per year, and overseeing an undergraduate certificate in art preparatorship.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, and tuition waivers.

Matching Summary

The position involves Gallery and Collection management, operations, programming and administration, with a dual appointment as a ranked faculty member.

Salary

Base: $63,000-$65,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, and choice of retirement programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Gallery exhibition planning and installation
  • Collection management and development
  • Campus and community engagement
  • Teaching museum studies and practice
  • Supervision of gallery assistants

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of contemporary art
  • Developing programming and outreach
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Promoting visual arts and education

Key Requirements

  • Terminal Degree in Studio Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial studies, or related field
  • Minimum two years art gallery or museum experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

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