Job Title: Director - Art Gallery
Job Type: Continuing Full Time
Department: Art Gallery
Job Category: Administrative Management
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 21/09/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 23/10/2026
Salary (with Salary Rate): 100,264.00 - 130,343.00/Year
Employee Group: Non-Union
Salary Level: NU06
Hours Per Week: 35
Date Position Available: 01/02/2027
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the vision, strategy, planning, public profile, impact and operations of Carleton's art gallery
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Knowledge of leadership practices in people management, strategic planning and risk management, policy development, financial management and stakeholder relationship management
• Knowledge of Canadian and international art, historic and contemporary
• Knowledge of best practices in public and educational programming
• Knowledge of funding models and fundraising from public and private sources
• Knowledge of marketing and communications planning and execution
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Completion of a graduate level degree in art history or a related discipline
• Minimum of four years of previous experience in the direction, leadership and operations of a public art gallery
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
Health and Safety Requirements
This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.
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