Assistant Professor of Art History and Gallery Director

$64,066 - $186,015/Yr

Minnesota State Community & Technical College - Saint Paul, MN

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Paul, MN

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Professor of Art History and Gallery Director at Metropolitan State University is a full-time, probationary position focused on teaching art history and managing the Gordon Parks Gallery. The role involves developing courses, facilitating exhibitions, and engaging in scholarly activities while serving a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach art history courses effectively to a post-traditional student population.
• Serve as the Gallery Director for the Gordon Parks Gallery on the St Paul campus.
• Facilitate a vibrant and diverse exhibition schedule and related programming for the gallery.
• Lead a group internship in curatorial practices, including installation and deinstallation.
• Develop courses in art history, art criticism, and curatorial practice for a diverse student population.
• Serve in curatorial capacities for the art collection of Metro State.
• Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
• Contribute to student growth and development through advising and assistance.
• Engage in service to the university and community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body with equitable outcomes.
• Provide excellent learning environments through various course modalities.

Requirements

• A minimum of a master's degree in Art History or closely related field with enrollment in a doctoral program.
• At least one year experience of curatorial work developing exhibitions and programming.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal).
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with culturally diverse students and colleagues.
• Specific technical skills in software such as Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• A completed terminal degree in Art History, MFA in Curatorial Practice, or MA in Museum Studies.
• At least one year experience teaching art history, art theory, or art criticism courses.
• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching at a post-secondary level.
• Experience developing course curricula at a post-secondary institution.
• Expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, anti-racist pedagogy, and/or universal design.
• Experience as an academic advisor for students at a post-secondary institution.