Institution: Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar (HBKsaar)
Location: Saarbrücken, Germany
Department: Hochschulgalerie
Contract: Part-time (50%), fixed-term (2 years)
Salary: TV-L EG 10 (German public sector pay scale)
Application Deadline: 25 June 2026
This call has been translated from German. Proficiency in German is likely essential; please contact the institution if unsure.
The Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar (HBKsaar) is seeking a communicative and committed individual to coordinate and develop the exhibition, teaching, and learning programme of the university gallery. The position focuses on supporting the professional development of emerging artists, designers, and curators within an academic context.
The role combines curatorial coordination, exhibition management, and educational support within a dynamic university environment that integrates artistic practice, design, media art, and art education.
About the Role
The position is responsible for the coordination and organisation of the HBKsaar gallery as a teaching, exhibition, and production space. The role involves managing exhibition programmes, supporting students, and contributing to the curatorial and pedagogical development of the institution.
The successful candidate will work closely with students, faculty, and visiting artists to support exhibition production and the integration of curatorial practice within academic teaching.
Key Responsibilities
Gallery & Exhibition Management
- Organise and oversee continuous exhibition programming during semester periods (4–5 projects)
- Coordinate additional projects during semester breaks
- Ensure smooth operation of the university gallery
- Support administrative tasks related to gallery operations
Educational & Student Support
- Supervise and guide student assistants and exhibition invigilators
- Support students in curatorial, artistic, and exhibition-related learning processes
- Contribute to the professionalisation of emerging artists, designers, and curators
- Facilitate integration between gallery work and academic teaching
Programme Development
- Contribute to the conceptual and curatorial development of the gallery programme
- Support academic self-governance activities
- Collaborate with teaching staff in related master’s programmes (curating, museum education, art education)
Requirements
Essential
- University degree in art, media, or cultural studies
- Proven experience as a curator or exhibition-maker in institutions or freelance contexts
- Experience in festival or programme organisation
- Strong communication skills in German and English
- Ability to communicate and instruct in both languages
- Experience working in collaborative and educational environments
Desirable
- Experience in public art mediation
- Experience in press or communications work in cultural institutions
- Knowledge of public art commissioning processes (e.g. art-in-architecture)
- Existing network within the contemporary art field
- Familiarity with university-based curatorial education programmes
