Interim Director of Curatorial Affairs

Job Summary Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as a Limited Term Interim Director of Curatorial Affairs in the School of Art and Design with a preferred start date of August 2026. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia. Responsibilities Lead development and growth of the permanent collection, overseeing legal and ethical issues and ensuring best practices for stewardship and care. Develop a thoughtful and supportive team environment with active professional development focus. Cultivate relationships with donors, collectors, professional colleagues, and the broader art world. Develop productive relationships with the campus community by collaborating with faculty members and mentoring students to conduct research on the collection and engage in student exhibitions. Oversee budget development for the curatorial department, working in close collaboration with the Director of the School of Art and Design and Operations Manager to manage resources effectively. Identify and pursue funding opportunities in line with the overall museum development strategy. Supervise direct reports, collections manager, education and outreach coordinator, museum service coordinator, and preparator. The position is 80% Service and 20% Teaching. The candidate is expected to teach two classes a year. Required Qualifications A terminal degree in Creative Writing or closely related discipline such as Art History, Arts Administration, Museum Studies, or an Art Studio discipline. Minimum 3 years experience in a museum or arts leadership position Preferred Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience as a curator or in a closely related position. Distinguished body of publications and exhibitions is preferred. Administrative skills in areas such as leadership development, project management and budgeting are required. Excellent writing skills. Location Kennesaw, Georgia (Kennesaw campus at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144) Employment Type Full-Time, Regular, Non-Tenure Track #J-18808-Ljbffr Gofractional