Job Details
Limited Term Interim Director of Curatorial Affairs
Job ID: 300550
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.
Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit the Kennesaw State University website.
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information
The Kennesaw State University School of Art and Design provides a rigorous education, offering a BFA degree in Art with eleven concentrations, and a BFA degree in Digital Animation. Our 100% online MA in Art and Design features tracks in Art Education, Digital Animation, and Museum Studies.
Our Chastain Pointe facilities provide students with state-of-the-art resources. Chastain Pointe houses four large drawing and painting studios, an expansive printmaking area, and studios for Animation, Foundations, Graphic Communications, Illustration & Comics, Art Education, and Photography & Video. The Emily Bourne Grigsby Galleries support our student exhibitions and the work of Athos Menaboni. The Visual Arts Building has studios for Sculpture, Ceramics, 3D Design, and the Master Craftsman Program. Our Textiles and Surface Design concentration is located on the Marietta campus, with approximately 10,000 square feet of dedicated instructional space.
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as a Limited Term Interim Director of Curatorial Affairs in the School of Art and Design with a preferred start date of August 2026. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and growth of the permanent collection, overseeing legal and ethical issues and ensuring best practices for stewardship and care.
- Develop a thoughtful and supportive team environment with active professional development focus.
- Cultivate relationships with donors, collectors, professional colleagues, and the broader art world.
- Develop productive relationships with the campus community by collaborating with faculty members and mentoring students to conduct research on the collection and engage in student exhibitions.
- Oversee budget development for the curatorial department, working in close collaboration with the Director of the School of Art and Design and Operations Manager to manage resources effectively.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities in line with the overall museum development strategy.
- Supervise direct reports, collections manager, education and outreach coordinator, museum service coordinator, and preparator.
- The position is 80% Service and 20% Teaching. The candidate is expected to teach two classes a year.
Required Qualifications
- A terminal degree in Creative Writing or closely related discipline such as Art History, Arts Administration, Museum Studies, or an Art Studio discipline.
- Minimum 3 years experience in a museum or arts leadership position
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience as a curator or in a closely related position.
- Distinguished body of publications and exhibitions is preferred.
- Administrative skills in areas such as leadership development, project management and budgeting are required.
- Excellent writing skills.
Required Documents to Attach
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
- Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Geo Sipp, gsipp@kennesaw.edu.
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.
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