Open Rank Assistant/Associate Professor of Art, Curatorial Practice and Gallery Director

Open Rank Assistant/Associate Professor of Art, Curatorial Practice and Gallery Director . Clemson University: College of Architecture, Art and Construction: Art . LEE I & II(000028) BLDG000028 . The Department of Art at Clemson University invites applications for an open rank, full-time, tenure track position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Curatorial Practice and Gallery Director to begin service August 15, 2027 .

We seek a dynamic curator, educator , and gallery professional whose work bridges academic teaching, curatorial research and exhibition development, public programming, and strategic leadership. This position will serve as Gallery Director for the Department of Art while contributing to instruction in exhibition and professional practices, museum/gallery studies or other related areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally and/or internationally engaged research agenda through original exhibitions and curatorial projects, scholarly and creative publications, and public programs in dialogue with Clemson’s land-grant mission and Carnegie R1 research institutional status. This open rank position will make substantial contributions to research through engaged teaching and the execution of high-quality, original research and exhibition projects.

This role contributes to the department and college’s mission through recognition of the gallery as a site for experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement. We are especially interested in candidates engaged with collaboration between university and community partners, and who demonstrate the impact of exhibition programming in public scholarship, community-engaged practice and creative place-making.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will: · Teach 2 courses annually on professional practices (i.e. exhibition design or other courses in relevant area of specialization), and mentor students preparing final and thesis exhibitions. · Research and implement original, high-quality exhibitions as a core component of their faculty research agenda, including initial concept development, grant-writing or other external support, and public programming. · Participate in the governance of the department and provide service to the college, university, and community. · Perform other duties assigned by the Department Chair.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience. About the Department, College, and University Through its leadership in art and design disciplines, the Department of Art & Design is committed to creating an intellectually vigorous and vital learning environment of exemplary graduate and undergraduate programs, and by encouraging innovative, collaborative and global educational opportunities. Our faculty exhibit and publish nationally and internationally with a contemporary perspective of art & design practice. Clemson University is a member institution of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

The College of Architecture, Art and Construction’s (CAAC) portfolio consists of the Department of Art, the Richard A. McMahon School of Architecture, and the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development. With its five undergraduate majors and ten graduate programs as well as nine centers and institutes the college aims to prepare over 900 undergraduates and 300 graduate students to design, create and build our environment and to excel in their fields by combining practical knowledge with hands-on experiential learning. Supported by the Rudolph E.

Lee Gallery, the outdoor Experiential Learning Yard and Fluid Campuses® in Genoa, Italy, Barcelona, Spain, and Charleston, South Carolina, students learn how to translate their education into lifelong success. Clemson University is a Carnegie R1 research university, a classification reaffirmed in 2025, enrolling more than 29,500 students with an endowment exceeding $1.2 billion and $334 million in research and development expenditures in the most recent Rscal year. U.S. News & World Report ranks Clemson 36th among public universities nationally (2026); Forbes ranks it 33rd nationally among public colleges and Rrst in South Carolina.

Founded in 1889 as South Carolina's land grant institution, Clemson is executing Clemson Elevate, a strategic plan built on three goals: delivering the nation's number one student experience, doubling research expenditures by 2035, and transforming lives across South Carolina and beyond. . · Terminal degree (Ph.D, M.F.A or equivalent) in Curatorial Practice, Art History, Studio Art or closely related field. · Professional experience in exhibition planning and curation, installation, public programming and interpretation, and gallery operations. · Ability to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. · Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, administrators, artists, community partners, and external stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications · Three years of professional experience in museum, gallery, curatorial, exhibition, collections, arts administration, or related work. · College-level teaching experience. · Experience with exhibition publications, catalogs, digital exhibitions, interpretive writing, or other forms of curatorial publishing. · Experience with fiscal stewardship in an arts institution, i.e. budgeting, grant writing, fundraising and donor cultivation, sponsorships and/or external partnerships. · Knowledge of collections care, object handling, documentation, condition reporting, art shipping, and risk management. . To apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/197401 Cover letter addressing qualifications, curatorial experience, teaching experience, research agenda, and philosophy for directing university galleries. Curriculum vitae.

Exhibition Portfolio: selection of exhibits curated in the last 5 years. Provide URL link(s) to online portfolio or submit digital images and files with writing sample (curatorial statement, published article, or catalog essay). Teaching Portfolio: statement of teaching philosophy and sample syllabi for professional practice course(s), i.e. exhibition design and/or gallery management, design theory and techniques for presentation of artworks and mounting exhibitions. Unofficial transcript(s) showing highest degree received (official transcripts are required at time of hire) Names and contact information of three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received before 02/10/2027 . For questions about the position or application process, please contact Alex Schechter, Search Chair and Assistant Professor of Art, at [email protected].