Museum Director & Chief Curator
Company: Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: February 23, 2021
Job Description:
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.
- 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.
- Supervises 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. Please utilize the attachment feature of our online
employment site and attach the following: cover letter, resume, and
contact information for at least three (3) professional references.
Only applicants who submit a complete application packet containing
all these items will be accepted for review. 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. 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.
About the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn
University Celebrating its 15th anniversary in October 2018, the
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art (JCSM) is housed on 15 acres
at the southern entrance of Auburn University's main campus. The
grounds of the museum feature an English-inspired formal area and
woodland landscape, outdoor sculpture gardens, and landscaped
walking paths around a man-made lake. The 40,000 square-foot modern
structure incorporates six exhibition galleries, administrative
offices, museum shop, caf--, a 127-seat auditorium, and a terrace
overlooking the lake. The lower level accommodates a works-on-paper
study room, a recently renovated permanent collection vault system,
exhibition preparatory areas, loading dock, and additional staff
and security offices. JCSM's permanent collection of more than
2,400 works is devoted primarily to 19th and 20th century American
and European Art, which includes the Advancing American Art
Collection and The Louise Hauss and David Brent Miller Audubon
Collection. Other collection strengths include mid-20th-century
American modernism, modern Mexican printmaking, The Helen and
Dwight Carlisle Collection of Irish Belleek Porcelain, a
three-tiered Dale Chihuly chandelier sculpture, and works on paper
and self-taught artists pertaining to and from the southern United
States. Gifts to acquisition funds have enabled the museum to
develop areas of focus in outdoor sculpture, photography, ceramics,
glass, and works by women artists. As a part of the Auburn
University, JCSM embodies the commitment and dedication the
University has to advancing the arts in our daily lives through
campus and community education and engagement opportunities for
university and K-12 students, lifelong learners, and residents of
Alabama. JCSM welcomes more than 30,000 visitors each year with
more than 5,000 participants in small group tours and maintains a
strong and active annual membership base. JCSM received
accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in 2013 and
is the only AAM accredited university museum in the state of
Alabama. The museum is also an active member in the Association of
American Museum Directors. About Auburn University Auburn
University is one of the nation's premier land-grant institutions,
and in 2018 it was ranked 46th among public universities by U.S.
News and World Report. Auburn maintains high levels of research
activity and high standards for teaching excellence. Its 2017-18
enrollment of 29,776 students includes 23,964 undergraduates and
5,812 graduate and professional students. Organized into fifteen
academic colleges and schools, Auburn's 1,330 faculty members
oversee more than 140 majors (undergraduate, graduate, and
professional). The University is nationally recognized for its
commitment to academic excellence, a positive work environment,
research, community and global outreach, and student engagement.
About Auburn, Alabama Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community
recognized as one of the "Best Small Towns in America," with a
moderate climate and easy access to major cities and outdoor
recreational areas. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85
corridor between Atlanta, Georgia and Montgomery, Alabama; the
combined Auburn-Opelika, Alabama-Columbus, Georgia statistical area
has a population of over 500,000 with excellent public-school
systems, outstanding recreation facilities, and a regional medical
center. Access the 2020 Annual Conference Schedule The Association
of Academic Museums and Galleries is the leading educational and
professional organization for academic museums, galleries, and
collections. In recognition of the unique opportunities and
challenges of its constituents, the AAMG establishes and supports
best practices, educational activities and professional development
that enable its member organizations to fulfill their educational
missions.
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