Gallery Director/assistant Professor

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$63,000-$65,000 commensurate with education + expe...
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Gallery operations and programming
Exhibition planning and installation
Collection management and development
** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Gallery Director/Assistant Professor responsible for managing gallery operations and teaching within the Department of Art & Design. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of two years of museum or gallery experience, with responsibilities including exhibition planning, collection management, and community engagement. **

Job Summary

  • The position involves primary duties 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.
  • Responsibilities include curating, exhibition planning and installation, collection management, and teaching 3-6 credits per year in museum studies, practice, and related fields.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Gallery Director/Assistant Professor responsible for managing gallery operations and teaching within the Department of Art & Design. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of two years of museum or gallery experience, with responsibilities including exhibition planning, collection management, and community engagement. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Gallery operations and programming
  • Exhibition planning and installation
  • Collection management and development
  • Campus and community engagement
  • Teaching museum studies and practice
  • Budget and resource management

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of contemporary art
  • Developing programming and outreach
  • Collaboration with artists and stakeholders
  • 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 in the United States

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