Director, Diggs Gallery

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, the director is the intellectual and artistic leader of the Diggs Gallery in advancing the gallery to a prominent position in supporting and enhancing undergraduate curricular and co-curricular programs at Winston Salem State University as well as promoting the visual arts in the local, regional, and national community.

The primary responsibilities of the director include:

Diggs Gallery

Tuesday - Saturday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Occasional evenings.

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor's Degree in Art or a related field. One or more years of experience in an art gallery, studio, museum or art administration. Ability to effectively manage collections, acquisitions, exhibitions publications, and personnel. Ability to responsibly manage budgets and secure external funding through grant writing and work with the university's advancement office fundraising initiatives and donor cultivation. Capable of developing educational programming and exhibits. Experience with social media management and engagement with professional organizations. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal skills and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the university and the broader public.

The director is a creative and collaborative manager with the good administrative skills, fiscal oversight abilities, community relations skills, and an ability to work well with a broad constituency of stakeholders.

M.A. in museum studies or arts administration preferred; M.A. in art history or M.F.A in studio art. Knowledge of the history of art, particularly African, African American, and African diasporic art. Commitment to the public dimension of the visual arts and public service.

12 months

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834