Department of Art and Design – Gallery Director – Temporary Part-time Faculty Fall 2026

Job Number: 02529

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2026 fall pt temp

Nestled in the scenic foothills of western Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) offers more than a place to work-it offers a vibrant campus community where innovation, collaboration, and natural beauty come together. Our picturesque campus features tree-lined walkways, historic architecture, and welcoming green spaces that create an inspiring environment for learning, working, and connecting.

At IUP, employees are part of a supportive and engaged community dedicated to student success, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Located in the charming college town of Indiana, Pennsylvania-just over an hour from Pittsburgh-our campus combines small-town warmth with access to the cultural, professional, and recreational opportunities of a major metropolitan area.

Whether enjoying a walk across the Oak Grove, collaborating with colleagues in dynamic academic spaces, or engaging in the many cultural and community events hosted throughout the year, IUP offers an exceptional place to build a career and make a difference.

Position Summary & Description

The Department of Art and Design at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for anticipated part-time, temporary faculty position(s) of Gallery Director for the Fall 2026 semester.

The department seeks candidates whose teaching, research, service, or professional experience have prepared them to serve all IUP students.

Responsibilities

The Gallery Director is responsible for installing and maintaining exhibitions in the Kipp and Annex galleries in Sprowls Hall on the campus of IUP. The director will handle all communication with visiting artists for the current academic year and will work with the gallery committee to plan and schedule the galleries for the upcoming year. The gallery director will supervise student workers to assist in gallery installation and maintenance. The gallery director will plan and promote gallery receptions, artist talks and other related activities. The director will maintain communication with the student co-op, which is the funding source of the gallery, keeping all paperwork up-to-date and in compliance. The gallery director will manage the gallery budget and will submit the budget for the upcoming academic year.

• The successful candidate will be in person for events on campus for the duration of the semester.

Position Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in a visual art discipline

Essential Functions

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with art handling and gallery installation.
• Perform activities associated with laboratory instruction, fieldwork, studio courses, clinical assignments, or other experiential learning environments, when applicable.
• Maintain expertise in the discipline through ongoing scholarly, research, creative, and/or professional activities.
• Engage in service activities that support the department, college, university, profession, and community, as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders in both written and oral formats.
• Adhere to university policies, academic standards, and professional expectations.

IUP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants and employees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of a position.

Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, consistent with the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact human-resources@iup.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of earned degrees through the receipt of official transcripts, confirmation of work eligibility, and satisfactory completion of background checks.

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