Museum Director

Kunsthalle zu Kiel, Germany

Location: Kiel, Germany
Salary: Entgeltgruppe 15 TV-L
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Deadline: 4 April 2025

The Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel is seeking a Director for the Kunsthalle zu Kiel. The Kunsthalle is currently undergoing a comprehensive five-year renovation, which began in September 2023. The new Director will play a pivotal role in shaping this transformation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an engaging program during the renovation phase, as well as plan for the reopening of the renovated building.
• Oversee the ongoing renovation project, which has a total budget exceeding €50 million.
• Create a strategic and contemporary museum concept that includes high-profile special exhibitions, collection presentations, and comprehensive educational offerings, emphasizing cultural education, diversity, and inclusion.
• Maintain and expand regional, national, and international networks.
• Manage and acquire collections.
• Participate in board activities of the Kunsthalle zu Kiel e.V. and the Karl-Walter and Charlotte Breitling Foundation; serve as the managing director of the Schleswig-Holstein Art Association e.V., which has approximately 1,200 members.

Qualifications:

• A completed academic degree in art history, art studies, or a comparable field.
• Extensive curatorial experience and proven leadership in various museum-related areas, including exhibition planning and implementation, as well as collection management.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in personnel and budget responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success in securing third-party funding.
• Proficiency in English at a minimum of C1 level; fluency in at least one additional modern foreign language is desirable.
• A cooperative and integrative leadership style, high communication skills, and knowledge in change management.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects is advantageous.
• A doctoral degree is preferred.

The Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and those with a migration background are particularly welcome.

To apply, please submit your application (including a cover letter, CV, and certificates) by 4 April 2025 in a single PDF file via email to:

Dekanat der Philosophischen Fakultät der
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
bewerbungen@philfak.uni-kiel.de

For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Michael Sellhoff at sellhoff@philfak.uni-kiel.de.

Further information can be found at the link below.

Image Credits: Matthias Süßen – Eigenes Werk, CC BY-SA 4.0