Part-Time Faculty: MUS 500.1 Special Topics: Gallery Exhibition Development (Fall 2026)

The School of Design within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-time Instructor to teach MUS 500.1 Special Topics: Gallery Exhibition Development a three-credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026.

This course focuses on the ideation, curatorship, program development, and management of an exhibition to be installed at The VPA Warehouse Gallery at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse. This practical course will provide hands-on experience in exhibition management and development, with special focus on engaging with living artists. Additional experience with exhibition design, loan processes, and public programming may be included.

About The College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.

Qualifications

• MFA or MA in Art History, Arts Management, or other related experience.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Candidate must have experience managing exhibition spaces and curatorial experience working with living artists.
• Excellent organization and communication skills, and a working knowledge of institutional exhibition spaces is a must.
• Direct access to a gallery or museum space is required.
• Experience in managing artwork loans and gallery management, including the development of exhibition programming and budget, is desired.
• Extensive knowledge of exhibition design and installation methodology required.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter.