PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES:

• Master’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial Studies, Studio Art or an equivalent related degree is required
• Three years of curatorial experience in an art gallery, center or museum required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism required to interact with a wide range of individuals within the School of the Arts, university and community
• Knowledge of scholarly discourse in curatorial/museum studies
• Demonstrated team-building and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to build effective long-term relationships both internally and externally and the ability to clearly articulate and advocate the goals of VCUarts
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD preferred
• Prior experience working in a university gallery or museum preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and execute a schedule of exhibitions and programs that feature student artworks, performances, curatorial projects, and other student endeavors across the School
• Support and enrich the educational, research, and outreach aspirations of VCUarts by working collaboratively with school and departmental leaders, faculty, staff, and other relevant stakeholders on programming that engages external artists, performers and culture-producers
• Facilitate all aspects of exhibitions and program requirements including insurance coverage, transportation of art works, documentation of art works, announcements and press releases
• Manage yearly budget and budget for each show and program
• Develop and teach one undergraduate course, offered at least once a year, which focuses on history and theory of curating exhibitions while also guiding students through the conceptual development and practical considerations of curating exhibitions
• Supervise an administrative coordinator
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise student gallery attendants and interns
• Collaborate with the ICA for annual thesis exhibitions
• Maintain appropriate mailing, email, social media, and other media contact lists
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned