McMaster University is currently reaching out to our community as we initiate the search for a new Director and Chief Curator, Museum of Art, a public gallery in the heart of main campus in Hamilton, Ontario. The Museum aims to positively disrupt the traditional museological narrative by creating more inclusive, dynamic and experiential relationships between peoples and artistic practices. The Director and Chief Curator will continue to lead the momentum of existing strategic priorities for the Museum, while envisioning and building sustainable plans for the future. About the Museum The McMaster Museum of Art is a meeting space for both the campus and the community situated within the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations. The Museum engages, educates and inspires through: growing an awareness of the interconnectivity of the past, present and future; advancing de-colonization; engaging in innovative and imaginative research; dismantling institutional and ideological boundaries; partnering and collaborating with intentionality; diversifying the collection; and building capacity. The 2020-2025 Strategic Plan which provides further details on current priorities can be accessed here. About the Director and Chief Curator Role The Director and Chief Curator provides dynamic leadership in the determination and implementation of strategic, financial, fundraising, promotion and infrastructure, planning and priorities for the McMaster Museum of Art and the university art collection with full participation and guidance in all policy development and associated decision making. Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), and collaborating with various community leaders, members, students and groups, the Director and Chief Curator will serve as a contributing member of the academic leadership team of the University. The Director and Chief Curator will also provide regular reporting updates to the President on strategic and long-range planning, Board related matters, the Levy Bequest and special events. Core Accountabilities: The Director and Chief Curator will lead a small team of professionals and oversee all strategic priorities and operational management of the Museum of Art.
Related Experience: The ideal candidate will have a passion for building community through the arts. They should be innovative, willing to engage constituents through traditional and non-traditional methods, and familiar with new and developing technology trends in the arts. They will have strength in relationship building and community engagement, a demonstrated track record of fundraising success, and experience working with diverse partners and teams including students, volunteers and donors. The successful candidate will have significant experience managing operations and staff leadership, administration, financial affairs, business development/marketing programs, strategic planning, and oversight of Board-directed initiatives.
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