The Gallery Director position engages the School of Art, the Herberger Institute, the university and the surrounding communities. This position will strengthen students’ professional preparation and promote art events within the community. The Gallery Director will plan, implement, and supervise gallery exhibitions, including installation and break-down, as well as oversee exhibition reception and manage media event promotion. The Gallery Director will liaise with faculty committees dedicated to exhibitions and gallery programming and supervise and train student gallery workers. The Gallery Director will teach two courses a semester designed to facilitate exhibitions. The Gallery Director manages the School of Art’s galleries in Tempe and downtown Phoenix: Step Gallery 950 square feet in downtown Phoenix and the Harry Wood Gallery (1700 square feet), Gallery 100 (1900 square feet) and display cases in the Art Building.

Master’s degree in fine arts or related field AND one year related gallery experience; OR, Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND three years gallery or related experience; OR, Seven years of gallery experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved; Demonstrated experience in Gallery and/or museum exhibition design and preparation; Excellent written and oral communication skills and a vision for the galleries program; Evidence of excellence in teaching at the University level; Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations; Experience using social media technology and other forms of digital communication to promote art events and activities.

Desired qualifications:

Experience as curator or art preparator; Experience within range of exhibition environments; Knowledge of local and regional cultural resources in and around Phoenix.