Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Director
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513
Director – Daura Museum of Art, University of Lynchburg, VA
The University of Lynchburg, a private regional university located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia is seeking a full-time
Director of the Daura Museum of Art
to join our Daura Museum of Art team. The Director of the Daura Museum of Art reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Ongoing evaluation will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior. Job Purpose:
The Daura Museum of Art is a teaching museum that enhances the University of Lynchburg’s academic mission, transforms learning through encounters with works of art, advances creative collaboration with all fields of study, engages in critical discourse, furthers the appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts, and deepens our understanding of the human experience and cultural diversity both within the University and global communities. Responsibilities: The Director of the Daura Museum of Art provides strategic vision and leadership for the museum’s academic and community engagement initiatives. The Director is responsible for the administration of the museum, daily operations, implementation of goals and objectives, long-term planning, policies, fundraising, and the museum’s fiscal health. The Director oversees the care of the museum’s collections and leads the curatorial, exhibition, conservation, education, publications, and programming functions. The Director supervises a talented and experienced staff committed to best practices established by the American Alliance of Museums. The Director curates permanent and temporary exhibitions using the museum’s collections, writes and edits exhibition text, and coordinates design and production of exhibition publications. The Director works with university faculty to develop exhibitions and educational programs to enhance the academic experience of students. The Director supervises collections management, including storage, conservation treatment, and inventory of the permanent collection of more than 3,000 works of art. The Director plans, coordinates, and presents public and educational programming, including lectures and specialized programs. The Director enhances the permanent collection through purchases and unrestricted donations. The Director undertakes scholarly research relevant to artists, art history, and thematic concepts related to the permanent collection. The Director works with various university departments to advance and sustain the museum and its operations. The Director oversees the museum website, social media, and publicity. The Director actively participates in professional associations. Experience/Skills: Inspiring leader with curatorial and leadership experience in university museums. Ability to represent the museum and engage with university constituencies. Effective communicator with experience engaging with advisory committees and stakeholders. Fundraiser with experience in developing and prioritizing causes for support. Productive manager with experience overseeing operations and personnel. Responsible steward of the museum’s facilities and collections. Confidentiality is mandatory. Required Qualifications: Five or more years of relevant experience with a proven track record in scholarship, exhibition development, fundraising, and community engagement. Preferred Qualifications: The ability to teach core courses in the Museum Studies program and advise students is desirable. Education: Masters’ or PhD in art history, cultural heritage, and/or museum studies is required; PhD is preferred. Physical Demands: Prolonged standing, wrist movement, and some amount of walking and lifting (up to approximately 20 lbs). Responsibilities may require driving University vehicles and travel for collections development, fundraising, research, and lectures. We seek candidates who are committed to creating a student-centered environment that respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University. To apply, please submit a University employment application and resume, along with names and contact information of three business references to: University of Lynchburg, Attn: Human Resources, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501, or email: humanresources@lynchburg.edu. The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community. The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.
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The University of Lynchburg, a private regional university located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia is seeking a full-time
Director of the Daura Museum of Art
to join our Daura Museum of Art team. The Director of the Daura Museum of Art reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Ongoing evaluation will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior. Job Purpose:
The Daura Museum of Art is a teaching museum that enhances the University of Lynchburg’s academic mission, transforms learning through encounters with works of art, advances creative collaboration with all fields of study, engages in critical discourse, furthers the appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts, and deepens our understanding of the human experience and cultural diversity both within the University and global communities. Responsibilities: The Director of the Daura Museum of Art provides strategic vision and leadership for the museum’s academic and community engagement initiatives. The Director is responsible for the administration of the museum, daily operations, implementation of goals and objectives, long-term planning, policies, fundraising, and the museum’s fiscal health. The Director oversees the care of the museum’s collections and leads the curatorial, exhibition, conservation, education, publications, and programming functions. The Director supervises a talented and experienced staff committed to best practices established by the American Alliance of Museums. The Director curates permanent and temporary exhibitions using the museum’s collections, writes and edits exhibition text, and coordinates design and production of exhibition publications. The Director works with university faculty to develop exhibitions and educational programs to enhance the academic experience of students. The Director supervises collections management, including storage, conservation treatment, and inventory of the permanent collection of more than 3,000 works of art. The Director plans, coordinates, and presents public and educational programming, including lectures and specialized programs. The Director enhances the permanent collection through purchases and unrestricted donations. The Director undertakes scholarly research relevant to artists, art history, and thematic concepts related to the permanent collection. The Director works with various university departments to advance and sustain the museum and its operations. The Director oversees the museum website, social media, and publicity. The Director actively participates in professional associations. Experience/Skills: Inspiring leader with curatorial and leadership experience in university museums. Ability to represent the museum and engage with university constituencies. Effective communicator with experience engaging with advisory committees and stakeholders. Fundraiser with experience in developing and prioritizing causes for support. Productive manager with experience overseeing operations and personnel. Responsible steward of the museum’s facilities and collections. Confidentiality is mandatory. Required Qualifications: Five or more years of relevant experience with a proven track record in scholarship, exhibition development, fundraising, and community engagement. Preferred Qualifications: The ability to teach core courses in the Museum Studies program and advise students is desirable. Education: Masters’ or PhD in art history, cultural heritage, and/or museum studies is required; PhD is preferred. Physical Demands: Prolonged standing, wrist movement, and some amount of walking and lifting (up to approximately 20 lbs). Responsibilities may require driving University vehicles and travel for collections development, fundraising, research, and lectures. We seek candidates who are committed to creating a student-centered environment that respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University. To apply, please submit a University employment application and resume, along with names and contact information of three business references to: University of Lynchburg, Attn: Human Resources, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501, or email: humanresources@lynchburg.edu. The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community. The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.
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