Director/Curator, Art Gallery of York University
The Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) presents exhibitions of a
contemporary nature, often experimental and probing in scope,
complementary to York’s progressive atmosphere. Through an
internationally recognized exhibition program of innovative and challenging art by
professional artists from Canada and abroad, the AGYU aims to bring
important art to Canada, and to reflect and define the cutting edge of
contemporary Canadian and international art. Located on York
University’s north Toronto campus, the AGYU also partners with the Faculty of Fine
Arts to provide a unique teaching laboratory for York students. York is
Canada’s third largest University, with over 40,000 full- and part-time
students in ten Faculties. For more information, see www.yorku.ca
Reporting to the University’s Vice-President Academic, and in
consultation with the AGYU Advisory Board, the Director/Curator holds administrative
responsibility for the AGYU, and curatorial responsibility for the
Gallery as well as for art installations across the University.
In addition to a Master’s degree in Art History and/or Museology (or
equivalent), the successful candidate will, ideally, have practical art
school training. He or she will be a dedicated professional with
substantial experience and success in curatorial work and management
within a public museum or art gallery. The new Director/Curator must
also possess strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, an inspiring
and effective leadership style, and expertise in creating and
implementing policies that will lead this unique institution into the next chapter of
its history.
York University is committed to employment equity and has implemented a
policy of Affirmative Action. In accordance with Human Resource
Development Canada policy, Canadians and permanent residents will be
given priority.
Consideration of candidates will begin in late March, 2003. All
inquiries regarding this position will be treated in strict confidence and should
be directed to Janet Wright & Associates Inc., 21 Bedford Road, Suite 300,
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2J9. Fax: 416-923-8311. E-mail:
resumes@jwasearch.com.
Website: www.jwasearch.com