Visiting Curator – Wriston Art Galleries, Lawrence University

Lawrence University of Wisconsin, a selective undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music, seeks a Visiting Curator of the Wriston Art Galleries. This position is full-time faculty appointment reporting to the Associate Provost with a two-year, renewable contract. The Visiting Curator will oversee a collection of around 6,000 objects, three interconnected gallery spaces totaling 2,500 square feet, the print study room, and an annual budget and endowed funds to support exhibitions, programming, and collections.

The ideal candidate will curate and implement an engaging slate of exhibitions and programs each term and steward the collection to meet the evolving, interdisciplinary needs of our diverse community of students, instructors, and scholars. This person will be knowledgeable about ethics and best practices in museums and adhere to the American Alliance of Museum’s Core Standards. They will also work closely with the Collections and Gallery Assistant and undergraduate interns and teach an introductory level museum studies course. The ability to collaborate, communicate, foster a culture of inclusivity and excellence, and advance Lawrence University’s educational mission are also key qualities.

Please see Lawrence University’s Careers Site for a complete Position Description, Qualifications,  and Application Instructions: https://lawrence.peopleadmin.com/postings/1927

The best consideration date is May 15, 2025. Please contact hiring manager Beth Zinsli at beth.a.zinsli@lawrence.edu with any questions.