The History of Art and Architecture Department is seeking to hire a part-time instructor who will teach our “Exhibition Presentation” course in the Fall of 2021 which will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Pittsburgh-based collection of Black women artists Women of Visions, Inc. In Spring 2021, a class of students have already begun curatorial development towards this exhibition and its associated publication.
The course is capped at 20 students and may include graduate as well as undergraduate students from the History of Art and Architecture department, its Museum Studies program, or other departments. The Exhibition Development instructor will work in close partnership with the Director of the University Art Gallery, the Department’s Academic Curator and members of Women of Visions to realize the annual Museum Studies exhibition, and involve students in the display coordination, marketing and communications, interpretation, programming and evaluation of the exhibit. In addition to producing the exhibition based on the research and content generation that will be provided by students enrolled in the Spring 2021 Curatorial Development class, the instructor will mentor enrolled students on developing programming that emerges from this major community partnership with Women of Visions, Inc.
Applications should include:
- A CV
- A cover letter outlining prior experience:
- Leading collaborative exhibition development and programming
- Teaching professional practice to Museum Studies students
- Sustaining community-based partnerships
- Building relationships across the Pittsburgh arts community
Requirements:
MA or MFA in Museum Studies, History of Art and Architecture or related field
At least 10 years of professional experience in museums or non-profit arts organizations that include curatorial, exhibition development and programming activities
Preferred:
Familiarity and experience with the Museum Studies program at the University of Pittsburgh
Contact: Gretchen Bender, Search Committee Chair (ghb1@pitt.edu).
