Gallery Director/assistant Professor

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$63,000-$65,000 py
Curating and exhibition planning
Collection development and management
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 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 with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • curating and exhibition planning
  • collection development and management
  • campus and community engagement
  • teaching museum studies
  • supervision of gallery assistants

Nice-to-have

  • knowledge of contemporary art
  • collaboration with artists
  • resource development and management
  • promoting visual arts

Key Requirements

  • Terminal Degree in Studio Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial studies, or related field
  • Minimum two years art gallery or museum experience
  • Ability to perform basic handskills, including use of hand and power tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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