Gallery Director/Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas System • Fort Smith, AR

80d • $63,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is seeking a Gallery Director who will manage gallery and collection operations, programming, and administration while holding a dual appointment as a ranked faculty member in the Department of Art & Design. The Gallery Director will be responsible for curating exhibitions, managing the university's permanent collection, and engaging the campus and community through diverse programming and educational outreach. The position requires teaching responsibilities of 3-6 credits per year in museum studies and related fields, as well as overseeing the development of an undergraduate certificate in art preparatorship.

Requirements

• Terminal Degree in Studio Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial studies, or related field.
• Minimum two years art gallery or museum experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing programming and outreach associated with visual art and design education.
• Knowledge of contemporary art.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, manage, and promote campus gallery exhibitions and activities.
• Provide stewardship and oversight of the University permanent collection: conservation, documentation, storage, research, and acquisition of works.
• Comply with and refine collection management policies and procedures.
• Engage campus and community through diverse programming, educational outreach, and community relations.
• Work collaboratively with the Department of Art & Design in curriculum development and delivery.
• Support the Artist in Residence program.
• Teach at least one class each year in museum practice, studies, art handling, or related fields.
• Develop and steward donor and budget resources.
• Collaborate on grant-writing projects.
• Manage budget and day-to-day operations; keep detailed records.
• Design and install exhibitions.
• Recruit, train, and supervise gallery assistants.
• Maintain strong working relationships with faculty, staff, and community leaders.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees