EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) is one of the premier Pacific Northwest visual art centers for exhibitions and collections of historic and contemporary art, as well as educational programs. The museum was recently expanded from 32,000 to approximately 70,000 square feet, with exhibition space increasing from 8,000 to 23,000 square feet. The collection numbers more than 12,500, including primary collecting areas in Asian art and regional art of the Pacific Northwest.
The Executive Director provides strategic leadership in all areas of museum development and operations, and must foster campus, community, statewide and regional support for the Museum and its mission. With approximately 17 employees and 85 student employees and volunteers, the museum provides an important teaching, research, and learning environment for University of Oregon (UO) students and faculty, community school-aged students, and the community at large.
The University of Oregon is a comprehensive public research university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students pursuing studies in six professional schools, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Graduate School. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities. It is located in Eugene, Oregon, one of the most livable communities in the nation. We seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity.
For additional information regarding the position, established qualifications, and application procedures, see UO’s website at http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?id=1888