Guest Gallery Curator

Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore is seeking a Guest Curator for a one-year, part-time appointment. The Guest Curator will work with the Gallery Director and report to the Chair of the Art department. In addition to assisting the Director in planning and implementing the gallery’s schedule of exhibitions, the Guest Curator will curate an exhibition for the University gallery. The Guest Curator will also work with the Gallery Director to gain knowledge of grant administration, curatorial practice, and arts management. The Gallery Director will support the successful candidate to: curate an exhibition; write curatorial statements for brochures, press releases, publicity material and social media, as well as prepare didactic text for exhibitions; present a curator's talk and organize artists’ talks; assist with handling and installing art; develop special programming; work with student gallery assistants. There may also be an opportunity for the Guest Curator to teach a course in the Art department in their area of expertise.

Qualifications
An MFA, MA, or enrolled in a graduate program in Curatorial Studies, Art History, Museum Studies, or another visual art discipline. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with gallery environment required.

About the University and Department
Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore cultivates a strong liberal arts milieu that engages students both inside and outside the classroom. Faculty members are facilitators and collaborators in the learning experience. Students frequently join them in research and professional projects.

The Art Department provides a dynamic learning environment that serves as an integral part of the liberal arts tradition at Notre Dame of Maryland University. Gormley Gallery provides visual arts programming for the campus, local, and regional arts community and the general public. In keeping with the mission of Notre Dame to educate leaders to transform the world, Gormley Gallery offers exhibitions, events, and workshops that engage with issues of gender, diversity, education, the environment, and social justice.

All applicants must submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Salary requirements
3. Resume
4. Contact information for 3 professional references

Additional Information:

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald, Chief of Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.

For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at 410-532-5898 or human_resources@ndm.edu. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.