Job Information
Old Dominion University Director and Curator, Gordon Art Galleries in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Job Title Director and Curator, Gordon Art Galleries
Department DEAN A&L COMMONWEALTH ACC
Position Number FP612A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Director and Curator, Gordon Art Galleries will contribute to the university’s strategic goals, helping to establish ODU as a comprehensive center for the arts, conceptualizing arts and humanities as crosscutting and integral to all disciplines. Develop and implement original folk, traditional, and self-taught exhibitions and programming, oversee and implement creative concepts, strategic vision, and branding for all rotating exhibitions, the university’s permanent collection and related publications and Galleries staffing, and contribute curatorial efforts to the university’s annual campus theme and public art initiatives.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in folklore, art history, museum studies, humanities, or related field.
Trained in museum standards and best practices and in project management and exhibition development and implementation; research, writing, and communication; Adobe Suite and Google Suite/MS Office; and art handing.
Considerable knowledge of museum best practices in the display, handling and procurement of artwork.
Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws related to areas of responsibility.
Proficiency with collection/exhibition management software and with university data management, procurement, human resource and supervisory, creative, and communication systems.
Some knowledge of ODU , Arts@ODU, and Gordon Art Galleries history and art collections.
Excellent emotional intelligence skills, including the ability to adapt to unforeseen situations, influence key stakeholders, and negotiate to achieve a desired outcome.
Excellent organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and conflicting time constraints.
Positive public relations and customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening skills and strong public speaking skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
High degree of professionalism, close attention to detail, collegiality, and ability to meet deadlines.
Considerable experience in museums or galleries and with museum standards and best practices; developing innovative projects, including technology-based and social-media savvy strategies; aesthetically advanced exhibition design; photography and editing; and staff supervision.
Ability to:
develop and present exhibitions of folk, traditional, self-taught, and contemporary arts and related programming
embrace the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
read, write, and speak English fluently
lead others, supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff
maintain composure under stressful situations
approach issues and problems with flexibility and unique approaches, with openness to different perspectives and a solution orientation
maintain confidentiality of information
work as part of a collaborative team, autonomously, and with diverse groups of individuals as needed
engage in self-evaluation regarding leadership, performance, and professional growth
represent the Galleries and Arts@ODU at professional meetings on campus and beyond
execute other administrative duties as assigned by the Executive Director for the Arts
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in folklore, art history, museum studies, humanities, or related field.
Considerable training in project-based research of museum collections; advocacy and implementation of museum standards and best practices for the care, handling, and display of works of art and historical objects.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 03/06/2024
Open Until Filled No
Application Review Date 04/12/2024
Job Close Date 04/12/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Please be advised the job close date has moved to 4/12/2024. All Applications will be reviewed at that time.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
The Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries exhibit works by nationally and internationally recognized self-taught artists, contemporary artists working in all media, and local and regional artists connected with Old Dominion University.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Contact Information for Professional References
Writing Sample 1
Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
Recommendation/Reference Letter 3
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
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