Urwah Admin

Virginia Commonwealth University

<div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Lab Technician - School of Medicine, Neurosurgery
</h3><div><div><ul><li>45001107
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Research
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Staff
</li></ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>School Of Medicine MBU</li></ul></div></div><div> 
</div><div>Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU&rsquo;s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. 


https://vcujobs.com/why-richmond

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU&rsquo;s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Unit: School of Medicine

Department: Neurosurgery

Duties &amp; Responsibilities:

VCU is a public research university unlike any other. We're dedicated to serving the needs of students and patients and our passionate community isn't afraid to tackle difficult challenges others can't, or won't. We&rsquo;re home to creativity, teaching, discovery and healing. Our location in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, means the nonstop energy of our city ignites our innovation and provides unlimited opportunities. A career at VCU brings your uncommon aspirations into focus. VCU isn't just a place to work; it's a community, a learning hub, and a place where you can thrive in a fulfilling mission-driven career. 
The Department of Neurosurgery is in search of a Lab Technician to support the laboratory of Dr. Inan Olmez. The lab technician is expected to support the laboratory by performing experiments, preparing and analyzing samples, preparing materials, and maintaining lab equipment and supplies as well as documenting experimental results, ensuring safety protocols are followed, assisting with research reports and presentations, ordering lab supplies, and maintaining inventory.

Core responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Experimentation: Set up, conduct, and support scientific experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff</li>
<li>Sample analysis: Collect, prepare, and analyze various biological, or chemical samples</li>
<li>Data management: Record, analyze, and interpret data, and prepare detailed reports and presentations</li>
<li>Equipment maintenance: Set up, calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure it is in working order</li>
<li>Inventory and supplies: Manage and order laboratory supplies and resources</li>
<li>Safety and compliance: Follow and enforce safety guidelines and regulatory protocols to maintain a clean and safe work environment</li>
<li>Collaboration: Provide technical support to scientists and collaborate with team members on research projects</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li>
<li>Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of precision in all tasks</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot effectively</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently</li>
<li>Proficiency in the use of laboratory equipment and techniques relevant to the field</li>
<li>Solid understanding of scientific principles and methodologies</li>
<li>Familiarity with safety regulations, laboratory protocols, and data analysis software</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree Biology or Neuro Science</li>
<li>2 years&rsquo; relevant work experience</li>
<li>Experience with tissue culturing and animal (mouse) handling</li>
</ul>
Salary Range: $36,000 - $45,000

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-exempt 
 
Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Contact Information: 
Contact Name: Kelly Barnes 
Contact Email: Kelly.Cecil@vcuhealth.org</div></div></div></div>

Lab Technician - School of Medicine, Neurosurgery

<div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Painting and Printmaking: Teaching and Research Faculty
</h3><div><div><ul><li>45001012
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Qatar
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Faculty
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Teaching &amp; Research Faculty
</li></ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Qatar Campus MBU</li></ul></div></div><div> 
</div><div>Painting and Printmaking: Teaching and Research Faculty

Virginia Commonwealth University

School of the Arts in Qatar

Position: Teaching &amp; Research Faculty

Tenure: Ineligible

Rank: Assistant/Associate

Appointment length: 9-month faculty position

Salary: Commensurate with experience and training. Generous international benefits available.

Promotion: Eligible for promotion in academic rank

Department/Program: Painting and Printmaking Program

Location: Doha, Qatar

Position Begins: August 10, 2026

Review of Applications: Review of applications continues until position is filled. For best consideration, applications are due November 30, 2025. 


The Opportunity

We are actively seeking an accomplished and dynamic Assistant/Associate Professor of Contemporary Practice in Fine Arts to join the Bachelor of Fine Arts in the Painting + Printmaking Program at VCUarts Qatar. The program seeks a research-based multidisciplinary artist working across media and disciplines, with strong conceptual and formal knowledge of artmaking, and an active exhibition record.

The ideal candidate will be an artist whose practice engages with contemporary issues in art and culture, particularly those relevant to the Arab and Muslim world, while positioning their work within the broader framework of global contemporary discourse. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to integrate a variety of teaching methods and approaches into studio teaching, fostering a critically engaged classroom environment where students from all backgrounds can explore innovative practices and develop original artistic voices.

The successful candidate will bring a broad understanding of the evolving landscape of contemporary art, with the ability to incorporate cross-disciplinary perspectives, experimental methodologies, and emerging technologies into the curriculum. Their expertise will help cultivate a studio culture that supports experimentation, critical dialogue, and research-driven creative inquiry.

The curriculum for this program is adapted from the BFA in Painting and Printmaking degree offered to students in the School of the Arts at the main campus of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. VCUarts Qatar, a branch campus located in Doha, extends this program to its students in Doha, Qatar. Faculty are expected to collaborate with four other undergraduate art and design majors and the MFA graduate program at VCUarts Qatar.
There are generous benefits associated with this faculty position.
<ul>
<li>Competitive international salary
</li>
<li>Tax protection for U.S. Taxpayers
</li>
<li>30% Off-shore supplement
</li>
<li>Medical Insurance (100% employer funded premium and employer cost shared options available)
</li>
<li>Fully furnished villa or apartment including wireless internet
</li>
<li>Annual travel allowance to home of record (to include a spouse and dependents relocated to Qatar)
</li>
<li>Monthly auto allowance
</li>
<li>Educational reimbursement for up to 4 dependent children enrolled in an accredited K-12 program
</li>
<li>International Professional Development and Research Opportunities 
</li>
</ul>VCUarts Qatar: 
VCUarts Qatar is the international branch campus of Virginia Commonwealth University&rsquo;s School of the Arts (VCUarts). Located in Richmond, Virginia, VCUarts (www.arts.vcu.edu) is a top-ranked public art school in the U.S. VCUarts Qatar was established in 1998 through a partnership with the Qatar Foundation and offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design, interior design, painting and printmaking, or kinetic imaging; a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history; and a Master of Fine Arts degree in design. Located in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, VCUarts Qatar is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art &amp; Design, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. The current student body represents a diverse range of nationalities with students coming from 34 countries.

VCUarts Qatar is dedicated to global outreach and education and provides students with an environment for cross-cultural exchange that fosters inquiry, discovery and innovation. Examples of this mission are the two significant international conferences hosted by VCUarts Qatar&mdash;the biennial design conference, Tasmeem and the biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art. VCUarts Qatar attracts globally recognized designers, artists and scholars while fostering partnerships within the region, and beyond, that enhance the educational, economic and cultural vitality of Qatar. Having established itself as a center of excellence for education and research, VCUarts Qatar has substantial involvement with the influential art and design world of the Middle East and is a catalyst for the growth and development of these fields in the region. VCUarts Qatar has over 120 full-time faculty and staff and a student body of over 300 students. VCUarts Qatar was the first campus established in Education City, a unique 2500-acre multiversity campus. VCUarts Qatar was joined by Georgetown University&rsquo;s School of Foreign Service, Carnegie-Mellon University, Texas A&amp;M University, Weill Cornell Medical College, Northwestern University, and HEC Paris.

Qatar, with English as the standard second language, is a progressive country in the Arabian Gulf and remains one of the healthiest economies in the Gulf region. Doha offers all the conveniences found in a contemporary and cosmopolitan city, while honoring a rich tradition that is evident in the old markets and the city&rsquo;s Islamic Arab architecture. Al-Wakrah Stadium, a venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, designed by the defunct deconstructivist architect Zaha Hadid was inaugurated in 2021. The National Museum of Qatar, designed by Jean Nouvel, opened in March 2019 while the Museum of Islamic Art, designed by I.M.Pei opened in November 2008 and the Arab Museum of Modern Art (Mathaf) opened in 2010. The U.S. Embassy considers Qatar among the safest countries in the world for Americans. 


VCUarts:

Ranked by US News &amp; World Report as a top five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includes over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38 million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million. Students are taught by 180 full-time teaching and research faculty members and the school is supported by over 70 staff members that assist in daily processes. The school includes two campuses; one in Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmond campus is located on the university&rsquo;s 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated in the city&rsquo;s historic Fan District. Ultimately, the work of the School of the Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across fields as diverse as the humanities, health care and business.

Major Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Contribute to creating a dynamic, exploratory, interdisciplinary studio-based environment for expanded media practices
</li>
<li>Promote excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement
</li>
<li>Engage in curriculum development for courses in Visual Arts, Expanded Media, New Genres, and Technology
</li>
<li>Ensure that the curriculum aligns with industry best practices and standards
</li>
<li>Teach courses within the Painting and Printmaking Program corresponding to the needs of the program and the candidate&rsquo;s expertise
</li>
<li>Contribute to teaching in academic units outside the Painting and Printmaking Program, as assigned, including the Art Foundation Program, BFA programs, and the MFA program
</li>
<li>Contribute to new knowledge in the field through research and/or creative work, with impact at the national and/or international level
</li>
<li>Participate actively in institutional service, including governance committees and special task forces, as well as service to the creative/academic discipline
</li>
<li>Engage in collaborative relationships across VCUarts Qatar departments and Qatar Foundation partner universities in Education City
</li>
</ul><ul><li>Support collaborative relationships with the VCUarts Department of Painting and Printmaking and the VCU School of the Arts at large
</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned
</li>
</ul>Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>MFA required. Alternatively, candidates with a combination of significant professional experience (10 or more years), technical training, and education that equates to an MFA will be considered. 
</li><li>A well-established record as a practicing artist, with a strong portfolio of contemporary work and a history of exhibitions at reputable international venues</li>
<li>Demonstrated contributions to regional and global art discourse through exhibitions, publications, collaborations, or critical engagement</li>
<li>Professional experience with established art and cultural institutions, including non-profits in the arts sector, is a plus</li>
<li>Knowledge of higher education systems, research, and professional practices in expanded visual arts</li>
<li>A demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse environments, with teaching methods that are globally engaged while contextually relevant to the Gulf region</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.</li>
<li>A clearly articulated research agenda, with potential for securing external funding, and a demonstrated record of scholarly work or creative practice that expands and complements departmental expertise</li>
<li>Proficiency in spoken and written English (all courses at VCUarts Qatar are taught in English)</li>
<li>Strong collaboration, communication, and time-management skills, with enthusiasm for contributing to a dynamic academic and artistic community.</li>
</ul>
Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit application materials via VCU Jobs Website at vcujobs.com.
Only electronic applications will be accepted.

The following documents should be submitted:
<ul>
<li>Letter of Interest, which conveys relevant academic and professional experience and describes experiences and/or professional service that inform a collaborative and community-engaged approach to teaching
</li>
<li>Current CV
</li>
<li>List of three current references including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant&rsquo;s approval)
</li>
<li>Portfolio of work&mdash; a link to appropriate selections of documentation of the applicant's experience in their area(s) of expertise. This could include traditional and/or non-traditional examples of one's work from a broad cross-section and/or combination of experience from a variety of roles.
</li>
<li>Portfolio of student work- a link to appropriate selections of documentation of student work. This could include traditional and/or non-traditional examples from a broad cross-section and/or combination of student work from a variety of settings.
</li>
</ul>Questions about the application process should be directed to Kristin Brown, HR Administrator, 
at brownka@vcu.edu, School of the Arts HR.

Review of applications continues until position is filled. For best consideration, applications are due November 30, 2025.

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 9-months

Contact Name: VCUarts Human Resources 
Contact Email: artshr@vcu.edu</div></div></div></div>

Painting and Printmaking: Teaching and Research Faculty

<div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Interior Design: Teaching and Research Faculty, VCUQ
</h3><div><div><ul><li>45001013
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Qatar
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Faculty
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Teaching &amp; Research Faculty
</li></ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Qatar Campus MBU</li></ul></div></div><div> 
</div><div>Interior Design: Teaching and Research Faculty (Design Technologies)

Virginia Commonwealth University

School of the Arts in Qatar

Position: Teaching &amp; Research Faculty

Tenure: Ineligible

Rank: Assistant/Associate

Appointment length: 9-month faculty position

Salary: Commensurate with experience and training. Generous international benefits available.

Promotion: Eligible for promotion in academic rank

Department/Program: Interior Design

Location: Doha, Qatar

Position Begins: August 10, 2026

Review of Applications: Review of applications continues until position is filled. For best consideration, applications are due November 30, 2025.

The Opportunity

VCUarts Qatar seeks a faculty member to help shape the BFA in Interior Design through teaching, research/creative practice, and leadership in Design Technologies, encompassing areas such as AI-assisted or data-informed design, computational/parametric methods, or digital fabrication/prototyping. The position strengthens a studio-based, interdisciplinary culture that connects advanced workflows across digital and analogue media, engages visualization and mixed realities (AR/VR/XR), and links materials research to interior assemblies and spatial experience.

We are searching for faculty with a passion and potential to reshape design education to better address the evolving challenges facing the built environment. Candidates who can contribute across the breadth of the interior design curriculum with interests and demonstrable expertise in design technologies.

This position is part of a strategic effort to expand the program&rsquo;s capacity to address the transformative impacts of emerging technologies on interior design education and the built environment. We welcome applicants whose work explores the application of novel technologies with real-world implications and solutions across scales (from material systems and construction methods to advanced workflows and adaptive environments) and who can articulate a clear agenda that advances curriculum, pedagogy, research, and the broader discourse of interior design.

There are generous benefits associated with this faculty appointment:
<ul>
<li>Competitive international salary
</li>
<li>Tax protection for U.S. Taxpayers
</li>
<li>30% Off-shore supplement
</li>
<li>Medical Insurance (100% employer funded premium and employer cost shared options available)
</li>
<li>Fully furnished villa or apartment including wireless internet
</li>
<li>Annual travel allowance to home of record (to include a spouse and dependents relocated to Qatar)
</li>
<li>Monthly transportation allowance
</li>
<li>Educational reimbursement for up to 4 dependent children enrolled in an accredited K-12 program
</li>
<li>International Professional Development and Research Opportunities 
</li>
</ul>VCUarts Qatar: 
VCUarts Qatar is the international branch campus of Virginia Commonwealth University&rsquo;s School of the Arts (VCUarts). Located in Richmond, Virginia, VCUarts (www.arts.vcu.edu) is a top-ranked public art school in the U.S. VCUarts Qatar was established in 1998 through a partnership with the Qatar Foundation and offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design, interior design, painting and printmaking, or kinetic imaging; a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history; and a Master of Fine Arts degree in design. Located in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, VCUarts Qatar is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art &amp; Design, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. The current student body represents a diverse range of nationalities with students coming from 34 countries.

VCUarts Qatar is dedicated to global outreach and education and provides students with an environment for cross-cultural exchange that fosters inquiry, discovery and innovation. Examples of this mission are the two significant international conferences hosted by VCUarts Qatar&mdash;the biennial design conference, Tasmeem and the biennial Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art. VCUarts Qatar attracts globally recognized designers, artists and scholars while fostering partnerships within the region, and beyond, that enhance the educational, economic and cultural vitality of Qatar. Having established itself as a center of excellence for education and research, VCUarts Qatar has substantial involvement with the influential art and design world of the Middle East and is a catalyst for the growth and development of these fields in the region. VCUarts Qatar has over 120 full-time faculty and staff and a student body of over 300 students. VCUarts Qatar was the first campus established in Education City, a unique 2500-acre multiversity campus. VCUarts Qatar was joined by Georgetown University&rsquo;s School of Foreign Service, Carnegie-Mellon University, Texas A&amp;M University, Weill Cornell Medical College, Northwestern University, and HEC Paris.

Qatar, with English as the standard second language, is a progressive country in the Arabian Gulf and remains one of the healthiest economies in the Gulf region. Doha offers all the conveniences found in a contemporary and cosmopolitan city, while honoring a rich tradition that is evident in the old markets and the city&rsquo;s Islamic Arab architecture. Al-Wakrah Stadium, a venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, designed by the defunct deconstructivist architect Zaha Hadid was inaugurated in 2021. The National Museum of Qatar, designed by Jean Nouvel, opened in March 2019 while the Museum of Islamic Art, designed by I.M.Pei opened in November 2008 and the Arab Museum of Modern Art (Mathaf) opened in 2010. The U.S. Embassy considers Qatar among the safest countries in the world for Americans.

BFA in Interior Design:

The Interior Design program is dedicated to transforming Qatar's creative landscape. The BFA in Interior Design is a studio-based, CIDA-accredited program. The pillars of the ID program at VCU have always been rooted in exploring our individual truths, creative depths, and the pursuit of excellence. Our focus on embedding global knowledge, local responsiveness, technological agility, and interdisciplinary collaboration will continue to define our approach to interior design education moving forward. Seeking narratives and designs that transcend aesthetics - creating living, breathing spaces that inspire, empower, include, advance, question, and nurture the collective human and non-human experience. By staying ahead of trends and continually adapting, the program seeks to remain at the forefront of design innovation, producing graduates who are versatile, resilient, adaptable, and deeply reflective of the complexities of today&rsquo;s world. In doing so, we aim to empower young minds to redefine the boundaries of Interior Design and the Built Environment, one space at a time.

VCUarts:

Ranked by US News &amp; World Report as a top five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includes over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38 million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million. Students are taught by 180 full-time teaching and research faculty members and the school is supported by over 70 staff members that assist in daily processes. The school includes two campuses; one in Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmond campus is located on the university&rsquo;s 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated in the city&rsquo;s historic Fan District. Ultimately, the work of the School of the Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across fields as diverse as the humanities, health care and business.

Major Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Contribute to creating a dynamic and interdisciplinary studio-based environment for interior design practices that integrates advanced workflows across digital and analogue media; mentor students; conduct critiques/juries; and contribute to curriculum development
</li>
<li>Teach across the BFA in Interior Design, contributing expertise in design technologies (e.g., AI/data-driven workflows, computational design, digital fabrication/prototyping, digital/analogue media) and the ability to engage with one or more areas central to the discipline (e.g., building systems, professional practice, FF&amp;E, lighting, human-centered design, or sustainability)
</li>
<li>Contribute to CIDA accreditation work (e.g., curriculum mapping, learning assessment, documentation, site-visit preparation).
</li>
<li>Engage beyond the Interior Design department as assigned (Art Foundation, other BFAs, MFA); participate in service to the institution and the creative/academic discipline
</li>
<li>Pursue research and/or creative work with national/international impact, such as research&#8209;through&#8209;making (e.g., prototypes, pavilions), scholarly dissemination, and/or externally funded projects
</li>
<li>Build/lead external partnerships &amp; engage in collaborative relationships (e.g., industry, cultural/tech organisations, Education City partner universities, VCU Richmond) to co&#8209;develop projects, support student opportunities, and expand research/knowledge exchange
</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned
</li>
</ul>Required Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Interior Design
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
</li>
<li>Effective university-level teaching experience across studio and lecture-based courses
</li>
<li>Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills, with a demonstrated commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and interdisciplinary engagement
</li>
<li>Expertise in at least one Design Technologies area with clear evidence of practice and pedagogy: (a) AI-assisted/data-driven design workflows, or (b) computational/parametric design and scripting, or (c) digital fabrication/prototyping
</li>
<li>Evidence of an active scholarly or creative practice (such as publications, exhibitions, built work, grants, or awards) with a well-defined research agenda and clear potential for dissemination, external funding, and contributions that extend the school&rsquo;s and department&rsquo;s expertise
</li>
<li>Knowledge of critical theory and contemporary discourse in interior/architectural/environmental design
</li>
</ul>Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Breadth across multiple Design Technologies and/or leadership in design-technology initiatives or pedagogy innovation
</li>
<li>Record of externally funded research (PI/Co-PI) and/or experience building labs/clusters or multi-partner projects
</li>
<li>Research-through-making, demonstrating end-to-end workflows, and translation of research to applied outcomes (e.g., prototypes, design/build, pavilions, knowledge transfer/entrepreneurship)
</li>
<li>Working fluency in a scripting/programming environment used in design technologies (e.g., Grasshopper scripting, Python, C#, Processing, JS or equivalents)
</li>
<li>Professional practice experience, with NCIDQ or other relevant credentials, is valued
</li>
<li>Familiarity with CIDA processes and/or prior accreditation participation.
</li>
</ul>Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit application materials via VCU Jobs Website at vcujobs.com

Only electronic applications will be accepted.

The following documents should be submitted:
<ul>
<li>Letter of Interest, which conveys relevant academic and professional experience and describes experiences and/or professional service that inform a collaborative and community-engaged approach to teaching
</li>
<li>Current CV
</li>
<li>List of three current references including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant&rsquo;s approval)
</li>
<li>Portfolio of work&mdash; a link to appropriate selections of documentation of the applicant's experience in their area(s) of expertise. This could include traditional and/or non-traditional examples of one's work from a broad cross-section and/or combination of experience from a variety of roles.
</li>
<li>Portfolio of student work- a link to appropriate selections of documentation of student work. This could include traditional and/or non-traditional examples from a broad cross-section and/or combination of student work from a variety of settings.
</li>
</ul>Questions about the application process should be directed to Kristin Brown, HR Administrator, at brownka@vcu.edu, School of the Arts HR.

Review of applications continues until position is filled. For best consideration, applications are due November 30, 2025. 


FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt 
 
Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 9 months

Contact Name: VCUarts Human Resources

Contact Email: artshr@vcu.edu</div></div></div></div>

Interior Design: Teaching and Research Faculty, VCUQ

<div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Head of Gallery - VCUarts Qatar
</h3><div><div><ul><li>45001015
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Qatar
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Museums and Fine Arts
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Teaching &amp; Research Faculty
</li></ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Qatar Campus MBU</li></ul></div></div><div> 
</div><div>Head of Gallery

Virginia Commonwealth University

School of the Arts in Qatar 


Position: Teaching &amp; Research Faculty

Tenure: Ineligible

Rank: Assistant Professor

Appointment length: 12-month faculty position

Salary: Commensurate with experience and training. Generous international benefits available.

Promotion: Eligible for promotion in academic rank

Department/Program: Office of Research and Development

Location: Doha, Qatar

Position Begins: July 1, 2026

Review of Applications: Review of applications continues until position is filled. For best consideration, applications are due November 30, 2025. 


The Opportunity:

VCUarts Qatar (VCUQ) invites applications for the position of Head of Gallery to support and promote the School&rsquo;s vision and mission through impactful exhibitions, speakers, and relevant public programs. The successful candidate will be a dynamic professional with a prominent curatorial voice and vision with significant hands-on experience in all aspects of curation, exhibition design, and associated activities. The Head of Gallery position will develop and implement a curatorial vision to guide an ambitious exhibition and speaker program and elevate the intellectual contributions of the VCUQ Gallery in local, regional, and global discourse. With an emphasis on showcasing work from emerging and established artists and designers, the Gallery facilitates wide-ranging activities and public programs at VCUQ, including the Crossing Boundaries Lecture and Workshop Series, Wavelength Lecture Series, Project Spaces exhibitions, the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) exhibitions, while partnering with the Hamad Bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art and the Tasmeem Doha conference. Additionally, this position will provide critical support for international programming initiatives. The successful candidate will provide leadership and vision for the VCUQ Gallery, teach or co-teach undergraduate or graduate-level courses, and engage in creative practice and/or scholarly research that speaks to their own areas of interest. The ideal candidate will have curatorial experience working across disciplines in art, design, and art history. 


Major Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provides leadership and curatorial vision to guide the Gallery programming, focused on contemporary art, design, and art history</li>
<li>Provides oversight of the day-to-day operational management of wide-ranging art and design gallery activities</li>
<li>Develop and teach courses on topics relevant to areas of expertise, with a willingness to teach courses across the academic departments. Courses may be taught at the undergraduate and/or graduate level</li>
<li>Supports the development and implementation of relevant international programming initiatives that consistently attain standards of international excellence in alignment with the strategic goals of VCUQ and the University</li>
<li>Supports and enriches the educational, research, and outreach aspirations of VCUQ, working collaboratively with school and departmental leaders, faculty, staff, and other relevant stakeholders</li>
<li>Works collaboratively with inter-departmental staff, vendors, and clients, coordinating daily activities and facilitating the timely completion of projects</li>
<li>Collaborates with the Gallery Committee to initiate, develop, coordinate, and provide leadership on internal and external exhibitions and guest lectures</li>
<li>Collaborates with colleagues on the VCU Home Campus, such as VCUarts Anderson Gallery, the Institute for Contemporary Art (VCU ICA), and the future CoStar Center for Arts and Innovation (CCAI)</li>
<li>Builds collaborations with community and cultural organizations and engages a wide audience that includes students, faculty, local residents, and visitors throughout the world</li>
<li>Supervises the Gallery staff who supports day-to-day operations including Associate Curators of Special Projects and Campus Projects</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or needed within the general duties typically associated with this position</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>MA, MFA or equivalent in Art/Design History, Art/Design Criticism, Museum Studies, or related academic disciplines</li>
<li>Minimum of five (5) years of curatorial experience in a Gallery, museum, non-profit, or higher education in a supervisory/management role, with progressive responsibility for designing and carrying out a full range of programs or projects</li>
<li>Experience overseeing and ensuring standards of excellence in museum and curatorial principles, exhibition design practices and procedures, and an understanding and sensitivity to professional ethics related to working with designers, artists, and speakers</li>
<li>Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing and implementing all stages of an exhibition, including basic conversations of works of arts, exhibition design, registrar&rsquo;s procedures, the accession process, installation, and a basic understanding of legal procedures of import/export, logistic and hospitality for artists, agreements for securing loans, and repatriation issues</li>
<li>Broad working knowledge of art/design history of all periods and specialized knowledge in contemporary art/design, familiarity, and knowledge of non-Western art/design is a benefit</li>
<li>Strong writing skills for historical and critical analysis of art and design, with the ability to write for both scholarly and general audiences</li>
<li>Independent, strong project management skills and excellent organizational skills with the ability to organize resources, budget management, establish priorities, and manage deadlines</li>
<li>Excellent ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, artists, and suppliers, and develop and maintain favorable external and internal partnerships with the various constituencies of VCUQ, VCU Richmond, and local creative industries</li>
<li>Experience with international project collaboration and working with academic, community, cultural and educational institutions in an inclusive and culturally sensitive manner</li>
<li>Must possess excellent verbal and written English language proficiency</li>
<li>Experience coordinating guest speakers and presenting speakers to an audience</li>
<li>Experience writing and directing all promotional and academic materials, such as exhibition catalogs, in support of exhibitions and speakers</li>
<li>Established research agenda and a clear potential for external funding, as well as a potential for a scholarship or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the department/unit</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU</li>
</ul>
Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit application materials via VCU Jobs Website at vcujobs.com

Only electronic applications will be accepted.

The following documents should be submitted:
<ul>
<li>Cover Letter (address interest and qualifications for the position; include discussion of research agenda, teaching, and service activities)</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae</li>
<li>Reflective teaching statement (include approaches and philosophies; evidence of effective teaching; and potential courses in area of specialization)</li>
<li>Portfolio of visual work that demonstrates curatorial experience</li>
<li>Two writing samples that demonstrate your communication skills and ability to write for scholarly and general audiences</li>
<li>List of three professional references including names with titles and contact information. (References will not be checked prior to candidate&rsquo;s approval)</li>
</ul>
Review of applications continues until position is filled. For best consideration, applications are due November 30, 2025.

Questions about the application process should be directed to Kristin Brown, HR Administrator, at brownka@vcu.edu, School of the Arts HR.

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Assistant Professor

Tenure: Ineligible

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