Gallery Director/assistant Professor

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$63,000-$65,000 commensurate with education + expe...
Gallery and collection management
Exhibition planning and installation
Campus and community engagement
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

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 University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, including a comprehensive benefits package.
  • The Gallery Director will teach 3-6 credits per year in museum studies, practice, and related fields, and oversee the development and execution of an undergraduate certificate in art preparatorship.

Matching 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.

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 and Collection management
  • Exhibition planning and installation
  • Campus and community engagement
  • Curriculum development
  • Budget and day-to-day operations

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of contemporary art
  • Develop donor and budget resources
  • Collaborate on grant-writing projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Work with local and regional community partners

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

Cover Letter