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The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Inova (Institute of Visual Arts) Galleries. 

This full-time, multi-year, twelve month academic staff appointment requires a motivated and dynamic individual, whose areas of expertise include demonstrated experience in arts fundraising and development, contemporary curatorial practices, non-profit gallery management,and community outreach, as well as a thorough working knowledge of contemporary art and the operational demands of directing a research institution gallery space. 

The Director will be expected to: 

Lead and support an exhibition programming schedule of the highest quality, that contributes productively to PSOA program needs for students and faculty, while also capturing the interest and critical engagement of alumni and Milwaukee's arts community. 

Coordinate exhibitions, activities, curricular programming and events with Inova's Associate Director and with faculty and students in the Peck School of the Arts -- Departments of Art and Design and Film. 

Curate some exhibitions and facilitate the design of other exhibitions and projects. 

Provide points of connection and collaboration across schools and departments on the UWM campus and with peer institutions around the country. 

Organize and provide direction for future exhibitions, publications, programs and educational outreach. 

Originate contracts and serve as the liaison between the artist (or artist's studio) and the Inova Galleries. 

Evaluate scheduling demands to maintain programming and resource goals. 

Expand on established relationships and forge new relationships with PSOA faculty, staff, alumni and students, the UWM campus and the Milwaukee regional arts community. 

Initiate a successful fundraising operation and seek sponsorships, grants, contracts and gifts to support Inova's programming needs. 

Work closely with the Associate Director in the management and direction of Inova operations. 

Create and manage an Advisory Board. 

Coordinate marketing with PSOA staff. 

Utilizing best business and fiscal practices and current methods in gallery management, serve in supervisory capacity for gallery operations. 

Periodically teach a course in area of specialization. 

Participate regularly in PSOA and campus operational management activities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline. 

A successful record in the planning and administration of gallery programs and an understanding of best practices. 

Knowledge of the art world and its key players. 

Ability to select and evaluate works of art. 

Direct experience in fundraising. 

Grant writing experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Master's degree or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline. 

College gallery experience. 

Budget management experience. 

Experience curating exhibitions. 

Supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, organize and support a small professional staff and volunteers. 

PR and marketing experience. 

Effective communication skills. 

Experience editing and writing, including catalog essays. 

SALARY:                 
Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full-time, multi-year, twelve month contract. Excellent state benefits. 

DESIRED START DATE: July 1, 2012. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Individuals interested in being considered for this position must apply through the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Employment Site (http://www.jobs.uwm.edu). 

The direct link to the posting is: 

http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/7715 

Completed online application materials must include the following:           

(1) Cover letter of interest, outlining experiences and qualifications. 
(2) Curriculum vita. 
(3) Statement (not to exceed three double-spaced, typed pages) describing the applicant's past experiences and future plans and their relationship to curatorial activities, gallery management, fundraising and scholarly activities. 
(4) A document listing the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three to five references. (Do not attach letters of reference to application website). 

Additional materials may be requested later by the Search Committee. 

For further information, contact Professor Leslie Vansen, Search Committee Chair (lvansen@uwm.edu) or contact the UWM Peck School of the Arts Dean's Office (            414-229-4762      ). 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2012. 
      
NOTE: To be considered for a possible College Art Association interview, application materials must be received by January 9, 2012. 

PROGRAM, SCHOOL AND GENERAL UWM INFORMATION: 
Inova, the Institute of Visual Arts, is a world-class art gallery, serving as a conduit for emerging artists regionally, nationally and internationally. Through close collaborations with the departments of Art and Design and Film, as well as with other university programs and regional visual arts organizations, Inova seeks to present the best contemporary art, provoke new ideas and showcase new directions. 

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is a state-supported research university, with more than 30,000 students. It offers 94 undergraduate majors, 53 master's degree programs and 32 doctoral programs. UWM is a Level II research institution and one of only two comprehensive, doctoral degree-granting universities among the twenty-four campuses of the UW System. 

UWM is located on the east side of Milwaukee, less than a mile from Lake Michigan. The university community enjoys both the cultural and employment advantages of a large city and the pleasant surroundings of a residential neighborhood. 

The UWM Peck School of the Arts is one of the largest and most comprehensive arts schools in the region. It is the only dedicated school of arts in the UW System for the education and training of professional artists, with over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate student majors. The PSOA offers degree programs in art and design, dance, film, inter-arts, music and theatre.

• EEO/AA Policy All finalists for this position will require criminal records reviews, consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. 
  
  The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.