Lecturer - Gallery Director/Curatorial Studies

　　Job ID

　　27781

　　Location

　　John Jay College

　　Full/Part Time

　　Full-Time

　　Regular/Temporary

　　Regular

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　　FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

　　ABOUT THE COLLEGE

　　John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

　　The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

　　The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

　　POSITION OVERVIEW

　　John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY invites applications for the Lecturer position of Gallery Director/Curatorial Studies. Starting Fall 2024, the new Director of the Anya and Andrew Shiva Gallery at John Jay College will be responsible for all aspects of operations, maintenance, and programming at the gallery, and will also teach two courses per semester in contemporary art, curatorial and/or museum studies. The ideal candidate will have a passion for presenting dynamic public visual art programming, teaching undergraduate students, and the ability to use the resources of the gallery as a teaching tool for the larger college community and beyond.

　　John Jay College is dedicated to exploring issues of justice. Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm, be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body, and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As demonstrated in John Jay College’s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum ( https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/7_Princip_Cultur_Resp_Incl_AntiRacist_Curric_Adopt_4.8.21-brief.pdf ), the College seeks colleagues who thrive in a multicultural, collaborative academic environment and who are committed to supporting access and excellence in higher education.

　　ABOUT THE ANYA AND ANDREW SHIVA GALLERY

　　Opened in 2013, the Anya and Andrew Shiva Gallery is located on the corner of 59 th Street and 11 th Avenue, at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Gallery programs extend the College’s mission of Educating for Justice by presenting works of art which engage challenging questions, highlight injustice, and advocate for a more just and equitable future.

　　DUTIES

　　Oversee physical operations and maintenance of the Anya and Andrew Shiva Art Gallery.

　　Teach in the areas of contemporary art issues and curatorial and museum studies (2 courses per semester)

　　Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and administration in curriculum and program development for exhibitions and related programming.

　　Handle all aspects of publicity and media relations, including website and social media content.

　　Supervise students, staff, independent contractors, and volunteers.

　　Pursue grant funding to support Gallery programming and operations.

　　Serve on department, College and university committees.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Implement art exhibitions selected by the gallery committee, including installation, communication with artists and curators, organization of the reception and ancillary events, mailing and care of the artworks.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　QUA L IF I C A T I ONS

　　PhD, MFA, or equivalent terminal degree in related field by the time of appointment in August 2024. Also required are the ability to teach successfully and cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

　　Preferred qualifications

　　Teaching experience in curatorial studies and contemporary art and administrative experience in art-related positions.

　　COMPENSATION

　　$52,072- $92,878 Salary commensurate with education and credentials.

　　CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensationand benefits package coveringhealthinsurance,pension and retirement benefits,paidparental leave,and savings programs.We also providementoringand support forteaching,research, scholarship, andpublication as part ofour commitment to ongoing facultyprofessionaldevelopment.

　　HOW TO APPLY

　　If you are viewing the job posting on any website other than CUNYFirst, please follow the instructions below:

　　Navigate to www.cuny.edu

　　Select “Employment”

　　Select “Search Job Postings”

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　　After creating an account, return to the Job Search page and select “Apply Now”

　　Once registered or logged in, candidates should submit the following in a single document:

　　Application Letter that details your administrative capacity and experience, teaching experience in curatorial/museum studies and how you would contribute to the College’s diversity goals

　　Curriculum Vitae

　　CLOSING DATE

　　Review of applications to begin February 16, 2024.

　　Posting closes on March 15, 2024.

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　　CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.