Director of the Georgia Museum of Art

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university ( https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,200 faculty and more than 7,900 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 44,000 students including over 33,000 undergraduates and over 11,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 20 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine and the Victoria Kay Investor School of Nursing.

The Georgia Museum, established in 1945, is both an academic museum and, since 1982, the official art museum of the state of Georgia. The permanent collection consists of American paintings, primarily 19th and 20th century; American, European, and Asian works on paper; the Samuel H. Kress Study Collection of Italian Renaissance paintings; and extensive collections of Southern decorative arts, Asian art, Russian art, contemporary art, and photography. From the time of its public opening in 1948, the Museum has grown consistently in the size of both its collection and facilities, including a modern, 79,000 square foot museum building, opened with a holistic performing and visual arts complex that includes UGA's Performing Arts Center, and the university's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences' Lamar Dodd School of Art and Hugh Hodgson School of Music. The Museum houses nearly 20,000 objects in its permanent collection - a dramatic leap from the core of 100 paintings donated by the Museum's founder, Alfred Heber Holbrook. It also hosts a robust schedule of temporary rotating exhibitions which balance the academic study of art history and broader appeal to community audiences outside the university. The Georgia Museum's collection and programs have historically been supported by generous private donations and successful public grant funding. A highly engaged Directors Leadership Council supports the Museum's operations and strategic vision, along with the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art, a support group of more than 1,200 members, who, host fundraisers and sponsor exhibitions and educational programs at the Museum.

The Georgia Museum is a leader among university museums, as evidenced by its vibrant educational programs that engage both UGA's academic audiences and community audiences locally and statewide.

Applicant screening will begin immediately. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by Wednesday, January 20, 2027; however, screening will continue until the position is filled. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a current resume; and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant).

To provide a nomination or seek additional information, please contact Zane Dockweiler, Primary Consultant with the UGA Search Group, 678-490-5660 or zane.dockweiler@uga.edu. Letters of recommendation or a simple nomination should include the name and contact information for the nominee.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.