Director, Exhibitions - Philadelphia, United States - Temple University

Temple University

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Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Tyler School of Art and Architecture is searching for a Director, Exhibitions.
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

A hybrid work schedule (effective after successful completion of 6 month probationary period)

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more

Salary Grade:
T28

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source._

Job Summary:

The Tyler School of Art and Architecture invites applicants for the position of Director of Temple Contemporary, the school's center for exhibitions and public programs.

This position is an uncommon opportunity for an individual to bring progressive leadership to a contemporary gallery in a school of art and architecture with nationally ranked programs situated within a research university, Temple University.

The director is a salaried, 12-month position reporting to the dean of the School. The director may also teach up to one class per year.

Required Education and Experience:

MFA in Visual Arts, MA in Museum/Curatorial Studies, MA in Art History/Museum Management/Administration or equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience in museum or gallery curating or programming.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Handson experience with the practical processes of supporting exhibitions from proposal to deinstallation.
Demonstrated ability to produce exhibition publications, gallery text and promotional materials.

Preferred:

Experience in community engagement.
Record of successful fundraising.
Experience as a teacher in formal or informal environments.

How To Apply

Documentation of 35 relevant previous projects
Contact information for three professional references.
A programming statement that illustrates your views of an institution as a space of cultural exploration and social interaction, as well as your vision for how you would approach a university gallery's presentation of contemporary art and visual culture within the contexts of the school, the university, and the larger community.
A statement outlining how you have contributed to diversity practices that foster equity and inclusion.

Compliance Statement:

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution.

Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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