SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN, AND ART HISTORY
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
www.sdsu.edu/art
POSITION: Associate Gallery Director, SDSU Downtown
Gallery
(Lecturer, 2-year full-time, 12-month appointment)
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision of the
Director of the School of Art, Design, and Art History, and
in consultation with the Director of the SDSU Galleries the
imcumbent will plan and organize all aspects of gallery
exhibitions, receptions, educational programs and events
for the SDSU Downtown Gallery, and supervise its staffing
and maintenance. The incumbent will advocate for and
assist fundraising efforts associated with the exhibitions,
educational programs, and management of the SDSU
Downtown Gallery. The incumbent will also be required to
teach one class per semester when necessary.
Incumbent will plan, organize and present an average of
four exhibitions per year, in consultation with the Director
of the SDSU Galleries and the Director of the School.
Duties involved encompass all aspects of exhibitionary
practice, including: development of exhibition concept;
preparation of insurance forms, loan agreements and correspondence; supervision of transportation of artworks; supervision of exhibition design and installation; monitoring
and maintenance of exhibited artworks; maintenance of
exhibition documentation and archives; and ongoing
maintenance of gallery facilities. Organize an opening
reception for each exhibition. Plan, organize and present
adjunct educational programs and events such as lectures,
readings and performances that feature members of the
University and off-campus communities.
Develop annual budgets to include operating costs for
facility and staffing, etc., and expenses for an average of
four exhibitions per year, plus adjunct educational
programs. Monitor all expenditures. Manage and account
for all monies generated by the facility (e.g. entrance and
event fees, product sales, membership.)
Advocate for and assist with fundraising efforts for gallery exhibitions, educational programs and activities to
supplement the institutional budget.
Write and manage production of all publicity materials,
including announcements and press releases for each
exhibition.
Establish and maintain professional and collaborative
relationships with SDSU faculty and programs, and with
other galleries, museums, and art organizations.
Cooperate and collaborate with the management and staff
of the downtown facilities of the Museum of Contemporary
Art and the University of California, San Diego Art Gallery.
Explore interdisciplinary and multi-cultural exhibition
opportunities. Ensure adherence to University policies and procedures and professional museum practices.
Oversee student assistants and community volunteers
during installations and during gallery open hours.
Organize and train docents to present exhibition tours to
the public. Ensure general on-site security during open
hours. Supervise the Downtown Gallery Store that will
house student and faculty artworks for sale.
QUALIFICATIONS: MFA or MA in a related field and at
least 2 years of related experiences
Demostrate exhibition planning and installation experience.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Knowledge of current museum management practices
Knowledge of fundraising and financial management
Knowledge of contemporary art and design
Knowledge of local and national museum issues and
policies
Knowledge of exhibition design and graphic design
principles
Teaching experience required
SALARY & RANK: $48,000 to $52,008 annually; salary commensurate with experience.
ADDITIONAL: The School of Art, Design, and Art History
in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts is a
large academic unit encompassing seven programmatic
areas of emphasis: Applied Design, Art History, Art
Education, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia,
Painting and Printmaking, and Sculpture. The School of
offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in each of
these areas of specialization. The undergraduate Art major
has been granted impacted status in all areas of
concentration. The School also has an active exbition
program, with two student galleries and two professional
galleries: the University Art Gallery and the SDSU
Downtown Gallery. In addition to the twenty-three
tenure/tenure track faculty, the school employs
approximately 65 part-time faculty and teaching associates
and serves approximately 1,300 majors and 50 graduate
students. The Director directs the School with the support
of six full-time staff positions. They include two Equipment Technicians, one Administrative Support Assistant, two Administrative Support Coordinators, and an Information Technology Consultant.
APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin on
March 24, 2008 and will continue until position is filled.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, slides (or digital images) of professional
work, images of student work done under applicant's
direction, artist's statement, statement of teaching
philosophy, SASE and three letters of recommendation to:
Associate Gallery Director Search Committee
School of Art, Design and Art History
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego CA 92182-4805
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY IS A TITLE IX, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT
DISCRIMINATE AGAINST INDIVIDUALS ON THE BASIS
OF RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER, MARITAL STATUS, AGE,
DISABILILTY OR VETERAN STATUS, INCLUDING
VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA.
