Director & Curator, List Gallery
Job Details
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community.
Who We Are:
The List Gallery presents curated exhibitions of work by emerging, mid-career, and preeminent artists and facilitates diverse learning opportunities, including site-specific installations, gallery talks, and creative workshops.
The opportunity:
The director and curator administers and oversees all operations for the List Gallery.
Essential Responsibilities
- Serve as the chief curator and executive administrator for the List Gallery
- Administer budgets and contracts
- Mentor and train students, supporting hands-on learning and career development
- Oversee art facilities' safety, operations, and design/renovation/construction
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Recruits, hires, and supervises 15 to 20 students each year
- Hires 2-4 interns annually
Required Qualifications
- Master of fine arts degree or an equivalent terminal degree such as a PhD and at least five or more years of experience curating museum-quality exhibitions
- Superior research, writing, editing, and public speaking skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience conducting art historical research
- Experience working with museum collections
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