What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Art Gallery; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Art position at Carthage College?
The Department of Art is seeking applications for a limited term appointment for gallery director and art foundation instructor beginning in Fall 2025. This part-time (75%) appointment would be for the '25-'26 academic year, with potential for renewal.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate exhibitions and programming in the H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art, including overseeing the installation and deinstallation of the exhibitions, facilitating exhibition programming,
- Working collaboratively with campus offices for the marketing and publicity within the campus, local and regional communities.
- The director will oversee a small team of student workers and will need to operate within the budget for the gallery.
- In addition to these duties, the candidate would be employed to teach two courses per semester in studio art foundations including 2D, 3D, 4D, digital arts, or art history depending on expertise and departmental needs.
Preferred qualifications:
- MFA, Master's or PhD from an accredited college or university in Art, Film, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Curatorial Studies, or Art History.
- Candidates without an advanced degree but with significant professional experience are also encouraged to apply. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates with real-world experience who desire to teach professional skills in a liberal arts context.
A cover letter, resume, link to examples of professional work, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent to: Prof. Jojin Van Winkle, Chair, Art Department - jvanwinkle@carthage.edu. Candidates are also expected to complete the online application. Carthage is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage. Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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