The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), one of the four campuses of the University of Missouri system, invites applications and nominations for the position of Director for the UMKC Belger Arts Center for Creative Studies. The Director will have the responsibility to develop and implement an innovative center advancing visual and performing arts research and programming initiatives studying innovation and creativity through the arts. The Center houses works of contemporary American artists donated by the John and Maxine Belger Family Foundation, representing the largest single gift of art works to an educational institution in the history of the state. The Director will join UMKC at an unprecedented moment of opportunity in its history. A new era has begun that is taking the University in an exciting direction, defining new standards for higher education. In advancing the Center''s vision, the Director will provide leadership and management expertise in the administration of disciplinary and interdisciplinary artist and scholar residency programs; a collection and exhibition program of contemporary art in the broadest sense; traveling programs originating from the Center; curriculum development on- and off-campus with a focus on the arts and the creative process; competitions for innovative projects; and a network of campus, community and global partnerships in the arts. The Director will coordinate renovation or construction of a campus facility housing the administration of the Center, research materials, exhibition and performance spaces and a growing 700+-piece collection, and will be responsible for moving the Center toward accreditation through the American Association of Museums. Fundraising and fiscal responsibility are important components of this position. As a senior-level administrator, the Director will report directly to the Provost. Tenure and rank in an arts-related department may be negotiated pending qualifications and academic history of the chosen candidate. A terminal degree in an arts-related discipline is preferred. A minimum of five years experience with a variety of arts disciplines and/or management of a permanent art collection, and experience with accreditation procedures are strongly desirable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial screening deadline -July 1, 2002. Search will continue until the position is filled. The University of Missouri - Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.