Ryerson University (Toronto ON) seeks an inspiring leader and global arts advocate with intellectual breadth, along with public relations skills for their new Gallery and Research Centre, home of the noted Black Star Historical Photography Collection and the Mira Godard Study Centre with its collection of fine art photographs. This role is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual to lead a Gallery from its inception, and contribute to the academic and arts communities.
The successful candidate must have significant experience in executing a strategic vision and must be a persuasive and sophisticated communicator who can represent the Gallery to the cultural community and to a broad range of stakeholders, partners and donors. S/he will have demonstrated gallery experience in an administrative role including exhibition programming, collections management, financial management of a cultural facility, successful grant writing and other funding initiatives.
This individual will have a personal passion and appreciation for photography, film, or new media and have the ability to sustain long-term efforts in promoting the school and relevant disciplines represented at Ryerson’s School of Image Arts and in the Faculty of Communication and Design. S/he must understand the complexities of operating within a higher education institution and possess a proven ability to inspire, motivate and provide leadership within a creative academic setting. An advanced degree, a record of scholarly publication record, and teaching experience in Photography, Film or New Media is a plus.
Highly qualified applicants should e-mail a letter of interest and curriculum vitae outlining experience and qualifications. Please note we will be accepting CVs and nominations until April 9, 2008, at the email address listed below. For a recent press release and further information, please see: http://www.ryerson.ca/news/media/.
Contact
Russell Reynolds Associates
rugallery-dir@russellreynolds.com
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