License/Certification Required

NA

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a college/university museum/higher education environment
• Experience teaching and/or coordinating programming in an academic setting
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present exhibitions, collections, and interpretive programs that engage a wide range of audiences, reflect high curatorial standards, and contribute meaningfully to the institution's mission and public impact
• Interest in actively seeking out opportunities to support and develop public art and community art-making activities on campus
• National network of colleagues and resources related to exhibition planning

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Exhibition Research, Scholarship and Planning: The position is responsible

for undertaking research and planning activities which serve as the basis for meaningful instructional, educational, public service and community-building activities encompassed by the center's programming. Supporting this effort are the following types of activities:

• Networking and relationship-building with artists, arts organizations, museum and gallery professionals across the nation and beyond
• Fostering strong connections with academic units across the university
• Managing/coordinating the artist submissions review process (including a proactive approach to generating a wide array of submissions)
• Collaborating with the TCVA Collections Manager to coordinate exhibitions of works from the center's Permanent Collection
• Seeking out and embracing community interests and needs, and creatively exploring curatorial opportunities to meet those needs
• Maintaining a commitment to annual programs historically supported by the center (including but not limited to the Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition, Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition, International Exhibition, and the Department of Art Faculty Exhibition).
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• Exhibition Programming and Design:Managing/coordinating the selection process for exhibitions, in collaboration with the Curatorial Team, drawing upon an interactive process which encourages active participation and involvement by other functional areas
• Effectively communicating the exhibition schedule to the entire TCVA staff, while inspiring conversation/dialog that creates positive energy and engagement by the staff in the execution of each selected exhibition
• In collaboration with the Curatorial Team, developing installation design plans for each exhibition; overseeing the installation and de-installation process
• Developing budgets that align with planned exhibition needs and budgetary parameters
• In consultation with the education and outreach team, developing a framework and structure for educational activities, in order to ensure meaningful curriculum connections for the university classroom and K-12 classes as well as educational resources for the community at large
• Collecting necessary information (artist statements, bios, exhibition images, etc.) while developing creative and engaging communication strategies that build on the unique character of each exhibition.

• Exhibition Installation/Implementation:Serving as the center's primary liaison with exhibiting artists
• Ensuring completion of contracts/loan agreements
• Working with TCVA Preparator to oversee the delivery/shipment of work
• Working with artists to secure travel arrangements
• Assuming primary responsibility for management of the exhibitions budget
• Working with the Curatorial Team to ensure the highest level of professional care and stewardship is devoted to works of art

• Administrative Functions:Preparing regular reports to TCVA executive director, staff and advisory council
• Providing information and guidance to the TCVA team regarding museum best practices
• Working with other areas of the university to ensure compliance with requirements relating to such areas as inventory management, insurance procedures, etc.
• Representing the center at selected events, if requested
• Meeting with staff from other functional areas to guide the formation of programs that connect exhibition programs and themes to each of their respective areas: Marketing, Visitor Services, Education and Outreach, Development/Donor and External Relations; Budget and Administrative

Work Schedule/Hours:8:30 to 5:30pm, with nights and weekends as needed

Suggested Salary Range: $70,000 - $81,000

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 08/24/2026

Proposed Date of Hire: 11/02/2026

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9754482"">https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55605

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

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License/Certification Required

NA

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a college/university museum/higher education environment
• Experience teaching and/or coordinating programming in an academic setting
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present exhibitions, collections, and interpretive programs that engage a wide range of audiences, reflect high curatorial standards, and contribute meaningfully to the institution's mission and public impact
• Interest in actively seeking out opportunities to support and develop public art and community art-making activities on campus
• National network of colleagues and resources related to exhibition planning

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Exhibition Research, Scholarship and Planning: The position is responsible

for undertaking research and planning activities which serve as the basis for meaningful instructional, educational, public service and community-building activities encompassed by the center's programming. Supporting this effort are the following types of activities:

• Networking and relationship-building with artists, arts organizations, museum and gallery professionals across the nation and beyond
• Fostering strong connections with academic units across the university
• Managing/coordinating the artist submissions review process (including a proactive approach to generating a wide array of submissions)
• Collaborating with the TCVA Collections Manager to coordinate exhibitions of works from the center's Permanent Collection
• Seeking out and embracing community interests and needs, and creatively exploring curatorial opportunities to meet those needs
• Maintaining a commitment to annual programs historically supported by the center (including but not limited to the Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition, Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition, International Exhibition, and the Department of Art Faculty Exhibition).
• 
  

• Exhibition Programming and Design:Managing/coordinating the selection process for exhibitions, in collaboration with the Curatorial Team, drawing upon an interactive process which encourages active participation and involvement by other functional areas
• Effectively communicating the exhibition schedule to the entire TCVA staff, while inspiring conversation/dialog that creates positive energy and engagement by the staff in the execution of each selected exhibition
• In collaboration with the Curatorial Team, developing installation design plans for each exhibition; overseeing the installation and de-installation process
• Developing budgets that align with planned exhibition needs and budgetary parameters
• In consultation with the education and outreach team, developing a framework and structure for educational activities, in order to ensure meaningful curriculum connections for the university classroom and K-12 classes as well as educational resources for the community at large
• Collecting necessary information (artist statements, bios, exhibition images, etc.) while developing creative and engaging communication strategies that build on the unique character of each exhibition.

• Exhibition Installation/Implementation:Serving as the center's primary liaison with exhibiting artists
• Ensuring completion of contracts/loan agreements
• Working with TCVA Preparator to oversee the delivery/shipment of work
• Working with artists to secure travel arrangements
• Assuming primary responsibility for management of the exhibitions budget
• Working with the Curatorial Team to ensure the highest level of professional care and stewardship is devoted to works of art

• Administrative Functions:Preparing regular reports to TCVA executive director, staff and advisory council
• Providing information and guidance to the TCVA team regarding museum best practices
• Working with other areas of the university to ensure compliance with requirements relating to such areas as inventory management, insurance procedures, etc.
• Representing the center at selected events, if requested
• Meeting with staff from other functional areas to guide the formation of programs that connect exhibition programs and themes to each of their respective areas: Marketing, Visitor Services, Education and Outreach, Development/Donor and External Relations; Budget and Administrative

Work Schedule/Hours:8:30 to 5:30pm, with nights and weekends as needed

Suggested Salary Range: $70,000 - $81,000

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 08/24/2026

Proposed Date of Hire: 11/02/2026

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9754482"">https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55605

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

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