The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art in the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor Art of and Gallery Director #56687.

Position Description: Reporting to the Department Chair, the Gallery Director will manage the daily and long-term operation of the galleries in the Center for Art and Theater. The Gallery Director’s role is to strategize and implement all aspects of the identity of the gallery and teach 3-4 courses per year
in the areas of art appreciation or foundation studio as appropriate. The Gallery Director’s responsibilities include curatorial research, organization and management of exhibitions, grant-writing on local and national levels, administering the visiting artist and lecture series, developing educational
components related to exhibitions, and coordinating events and exhibitions. Together with the Department Chair, the Gallery Director is expected to communicate the ambitious and inclusive vision of an active university gallery program in a school that encompasses undergraduate programs in studio art and art history, as well as an MFA program in studio art. The ideal candidate will be committed to the significant role that a vital exhibition program can play in a university setting, while recognizing the mission of the Georgia Southern University Center for Art & Theatre.

The full-time tenure-track position is a 9-month appointment with a summer stipend, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:
MFA in Art or PhD in Art History by August 1, 2010
Proven record of curating significant exhibitions of contemporary art
General gallery administrative skills
Excellent communication skills
University teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Research expertise in folk art preferred

Screening of applications begins December 1, 2009, and continues until the position is filled.

The position starting date is August 1, 2010. A complete application consists of the following hard-copy items:
letter of application;
current CV;
the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references;
brief statement or curatorial philosophy;
visual documentation of selected exhibitions;
samples of publicity and press coverage preferred;
syllabi for art course taught preferred.

NOTE: While cds and digital images may be used to submit all written and visual support materials, each applicant is also required to submit hard copies of all materials, including visuals.

Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Dr. Julie McGuire, Search Chair, Search #56687
Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8032
Statesboro GA 30460-8032
Electronic mail: jmcguire@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0145

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu, http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/, or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/art. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and
professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the
search process should contact the Associate Provost.

To apply: Please send application materials by postal mail.

Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Education. Georgia Southern University is classified as a Doctoral/Research University. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers more than 100 academic majors in a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs. The University has earned a reputation for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. In addition, the University has earned national accreditation in 59 program areas from 21 accrediting bodies. Academic programs are organized in eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology, and the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies.

A residential university with a fall 2009 enrollment of 18,000 students, Georgia Southern is one of Georgia's premier universities. One of the top choices in Georgia for new freshmen, including HOPE Scholars, Georgia Southern enrolls an increasingly selective student body representing the United States and more than 86 nations. The University continues to enhance its academic profile through higher admission standards, an expanded Honors Program, and scholarships for academically talented students.

Georgia Southern University is committed to advancing the State of Georgia and the region through the benefits of higher education, offering both campus-based and a number of online degree programs. The University fosters access to its educational programs, provides a comprehensive and fulfilling university experience, and enhances quality of life in the region through collaborative relationships supporting education, health care and human services, cultural experiences, scientific and technological advancement, athletics, and regional development.

Georgia Southern's strategic plan includes advancing the University to the top tier of national rankings in its class. The nearly 700 acre park-like campus continues an era of capital construction that has opened new facilities for colleges and academic programs, student recreation and development, university housing, athletics, and public service. The learning environment is enhanced by a museum of cultural and natural history, a botanical garden, a unique wildlife education and raptor center, a performing arts center, the Center for Art and Theatre, and a continuing education and conference center. The University's Division I athletic teams compete in the Southern Conference.

The campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.