Gallery Director/assistant Professor

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$63,000-$65,000 commensurate with education + expe...
Not specified (assumed to be onsite based on job duties).
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 managing gallery operations, curating exhibitions, and teaching in the Department of Art & Design. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree in a related field and have experience in art gallery or museum management, with a commitment to engaging the campus and community through art education and outreach

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.
  • The Director will work collaboratively to engage the campus and community through diverse programming, educational outreach, and community relations.
  • The benefits package includes 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.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Gallery Director/Assistant Professor responsible for managing gallery operations, curating exhibitions, and teaching in the Department of Art & Design. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree in a related field and have experience in art gallery or museum management, with a commitment to engaging the campus and community through art education and outreach.

Salary

$63,000-$65,000 commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of contemporary art
  • Developing programming and outreach
  • Resource development and management
  • Collaboration with artists and stakeholders

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

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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