Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Museum Director and Chief Curator: Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Aubu
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831
Museum Director and Chief Curator: Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University
Position Summary:The Museum Director & Chief Curator provides the vision and artistic direction for the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art and will ensure the institution reflects Auburn University’s commitment to excellence in the arts. Taking the curatorial lead, the Museum Director & Chief Curator will bring a 21st-century perspective to the task of defining the museum’s scope and direction of exhibitions, programming, and acquisitions. The individual will be encouraged to champion fresh thinking and approaches to art; seizing opportunities to be creative, experimental, and innovative. The Museum Director & Chief Curator will develop and execute an ongoing programmatic schedule that supports the land-grant mission of Auburn University, captures the interest of the community, and embraces the multidisciplinary mission and vision of the arts district in concert with the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.Responsibilities:Oversee the development and execution of the museum’s strategic plan ensuring alignment with the University’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.Advance an innovative vision for the museum by bringing new philosophies, ideas, and approaches to exhibitions, collection installations, the permanent collection, acquisitions, educational experiences, and museum events.Demonstrate leadership by developing and planning of all curatorial initiatives including but not limited to each season’s exhibition schedule, educational experiences and publications, and digital resources acknowledged extensively for their excellence in the field and engagement to broad and diverse audiences.Build and maintain a diverse and inclusive Advisory Board, with the museum’s major gifts officer, that is highly engaged and assists with leveraging and securing resources.Act as spokesperson for the museum to a wide and inclusive base locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.Maintain open communication with all constituencies regarding the evaluation of financial, programmatic, and overall impact; comparing performance to stated milestones and goals.Work collaboratively with the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, University partners, and community stakeholders in the development of a multidisciplinary arts and innovation district.Maintain consistent guidelines of the American Association of Museums (AAM) and the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) to ensure continued AAM accreditation and AAMD membership.Supervise JCS Museum staff to include planning, coaching, rewarding, and recognizing. Responsible for appraising performance and ensuring that the training and development needs of staff are met.Minimum Qualifications:Entry into applicant pool requires a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Art History, or related field.Candidates must have minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible curatorial and art museum management experience. Seven (7) years must be at a senior level position with experience in leading curatorial practice, educational programming, and museum administration. Advanced knowledge of museum curating, research, and collection development. Expert knowledge of the guidelines for the American Association of Museums (AAM) and the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD).Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts about visual art, history, and cultural practice to an audience that ranges from casual museum-goers to academics is required.Proven track record in fundraising with annual giving campaigns, major gifts, planned giving; including the cultivation and recognition of collections donors. Demonstrated success developing strategies and opportunities for innovative revenue enhancement.A commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment is required.Desired Qualifications:Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field is desired. Advanced knowledge of, and experience in, museum curating, research, and collection development.Established networks in the art field including but not limited to museum leaders, collectors, art experts, and foundations.Ability to inspire and build confidence across a broad range of constituencies including but not limited to members of staff, Advisory Board, University community, and region.Ability to collaborate internally and externally and cultivate strong relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, community, and donors.Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts about visual art, history, and cultural practice to an audience that ranges from casual museum-goers to academics.Understand and maintain the highest ethical standards related to organizational responsibilities, public accountability, and university policy.AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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Position Summary:The Museum Director & Chief Curator provides the vision and artistic direction for the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art and will ensure the institution reflects Auburn University’s commitment to excellence in the arts. Taking the curatorial lead, the Museum Director & Chief Curator will bring a 21st-century perspective to the task of defining the museum’s scope and direction of exhibitions, programming, and acquisitions. The individual will be encouraged to champion fresh thinking and approaches to art; seizing opportunities to be creative, experimental, and innovative. The Museum Director & Chief Curator will develop and execute an ongoing programmatic schedule that supports the land-grant mission of Auburn University, captures the interest of the community, and embraces the multidisciplinary mission and vision of the arts district in concert with the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.Responsibilities:Oversee the development and execution of the museum’s strategic plan ensuring alignment with the University’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.Advance an innovative vision for the museum by bringing new philosophies, ideas, and approaches to exhibitions, collection installations, the permanent collection, acquisitions, educational experiences, and museum events.Demonstrate leadership by developing and planning of all curatorial initiatives including but not limited to each season’s exhibition schedule, educational experiences and publications, and digital resources acknowledged extensively for their excellence in the field and engagement to broad and diverse audiences.Build and maintain a diverse and inclusive Advisory Board, with the museum’s major gifts officer, that is highly engaged and assists with leveraging and securing resources.Act as spokesperson for the museum to a wide and inclusive base locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.Maintain open communication with all constituencies regarding the evaluation of financial, programmatic, and overall impact; comparing performance to stated milestones and goals.Work collaboratively with the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, University partners, and community stakeholders in the development of a multidisciplinary arts and innovation district.Maintain consistent guidelines of the American Association of Museums (AAM) and the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) to ensure continued AAM accreditation and AAMD membership.Supervise JCS Museum staff to include planning, coaching, rewarding, and recognizing. Responsible for appraising performance and ensuring that the training and development needs of staff are met.Minimum Qualifications:Entry into applicant pool requires a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Art History, or related field.Candidates must have minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible curatorial and art museum management experience. Seven (7) years must be at a senior level position with experience in leading curatorial practice, educational programming, and museum administration. Advanced knowledge of museum curating, research, and collection development. Expert knowledge of the guidelines for the American Association of Museums (AAM) and the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD).Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts about visual art, history, and cultural practice to an audience that ranges from casual museum-goers to academics is required.Proven track record in fundraising with annual giving campaigns, major gifts, planned giving; including the cultivation and recognition of collections donors. Demonstrated success developing strategies and opportunities for innovative revenue enhancement.A commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment is required.Desired Qualifications:Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field is desired. Advanced knowledge of, and experience in, museum curating, research, and collection development.Established networks in the art field including but not limited to museum leaders, collectors, art experts, and foundations.Ability to inspire and build confidence across a broad range of constituencies including but not limited to members of staff, Advisory Board, University community, and region.Ability to collaborate internally and externally and cultivate strong relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, community, and donors.Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts about visual art, history, and cultural practice to an audience that ranges from casual museum-goers to academics.Understand and maintain the highest ethical standards related to organizational responsibilities, public accountability, and university policy.AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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