Organizer Information
The Saar University of Fine Arts (HBKsaar) is a public higher education institution located in Saarbrücken, Germany. Recognized as one of Germany’s leading art and design universities, HBKsaar offers interdisciplinary education across Fine Arts, Communication Design, Product Design, Media Art & Design, and Art Education. The institution also hosts specialized master's programs that connect artistic practice with curatorial, educational, and cultural management disciplines.
HBKsaar is committed to fostering innovation, experimentation, and professional development within contemporary art and design. Through its academic programs, exhibitions, research initiatives, and collaborations with cultural institutions, the university provides emerging artists, designers, curators, and educators with opportunities to engage in critical artistic discourse and professional practice.
The HBKsaar Gallery serves as a central platform for exhibition-making, artistic exchange, curatorial experimentation, and professional training. Functioning as both a public exhibition venue and a teaching environment, the gallery plays an essential role in preparing students for careers in the contemporary art world while connecting the university with regional, national, and international cultural networks.
Title & Description
Employee (m/f/d) – University Gallery Coordinator
The Saar University of Fine Arts (HBKsaar) is seeking a motivated and communicative professional to coordinate the activities of its University Gallery. The position is designed for candidates with experience in curatorial practice, exhibition production, cultural management, or arts administration who are interested in supporting the professional development of emerging artists and designers.
The selected candidate will contribute to the conceptual, organizational, and administrative management of the HBKsaar Gallery, which functions as an exhibition venue, educational environment, and professionalization platform. Working closely with students, faculty members, curators, and cultural partners, the successful applicant will help shape the gallery’s annual exhibition program while supporting learning opportunities in curating, museum education, and contemporary art practice.
This role combines gallery management, exhibition coordination, educational support, and institutional collaboration within a dynamic academic setting.
The Role Overview
- Position: Employee (m/f/d) – University Gallery Coordinator
- Organization: Saar University of Fine Arts (HBKsaar)
- Reference Number: 2026/01
- Contract Type: Fixed-term employment contract
- Working Time: Part-time (50% of collectively agreed working hours)
- Contract Duration: Two years
- Salary: Pay Group 10 TV-L (German Public Service Collective Agreement), subject to qualification requirements
- Reporting To: Rectorate and relevant university departments responsible for gallery operations
- Employment Start: As soon as possible
- Selection Process: Application review and interview process conducted by HBKsaar
Position & Tasks
The selected candidate will undertake a variety of curatorial, administrative, and educational responsibilities, including:
- Organizing the ongoing exhibition program of the HBKsaar Gallery during academic semesters.
- Coordinating four to five gallery projects during lecture periods.
- Managing additional projects during semester breaks.
- Supervising student staff and exhibition attendants.
- Supporting the gallery’s administrative operations.
- Assisting with program development and strategic planning.
- Supporting the professionalization of emerging artists, designers, curators, and museum educators.
- Contributing to curatorial and exhibition-making processes.
- Participating in university self-governance and academic administration.
- Coordinating collaborations between the gallery and academic programs, particularly in curating, museum education, and art education.
Categories
- Curatorial Practice
- Contemporary Art
- Visual Arts
- Arts Administration
- Gallery Management
- Museum Education
- Cultural Management
- Art Education
- Exhibition Making
- Fine Arts
Eligibility
Applicants should possess:
- Completed university studies in:
- Art Studies
- Media Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Related disciplines
- Demonstrated experience as:
- Curator
- Exhibition organizer
- Gallery manager
- Festival organizer
- Independent cultural professional
- Strong communication skills in:
- German
- English
- Ability to communicate instructions and content effectively in both languages.
The following qualifications are advantageous:
- Experience in public engagement and mediation of visual arts.
- Experience in press and media relations within cultural institutions.
- Experience with public tenders and art-in-architecture projects.
- Existing professional networks with artists and cultural institutions.
- Familiarity with curatorial education, museum education, or art education programs.
HBKsaar actively promotes diversity and equal opportunity regardless of age, gender, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual identity.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants with severe disabilities or equivalent status will receive preferential consideration when equally qualified.
International candidates may apply. Applicants holding foreign educational qualifications must provide official proof of equivalence with a German degree through the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).
Program Benefits
- Employment within a respected European university of art and design.
- Salary according to Pay Group 10 TV-L.
- Professional experience in gallery management and curatorial practice.
- Opportunity to work closely with emerging artists, designers, and curators.
- Participation in exhibition development and cultural programming.
- Collaborative work environment within an interdisciplinary art institution.
- Annual public service benefits.
- Occupational pension benefits.
- Discounted public transportation ticket.
- Access to JobRad bicycle leasing scheme.
- Significant opportunities for professional networking and career development.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic Certificates
- Professional Certificates
- Exhibition List
- Supporting documents demonstrating relevant experience
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 25 June 2026
- Employment Start: As soon as possible
- Contract Duration: Two years
Location
Saarbrücken, Germany
Additional Details
The University Gallery serves as a vital platform for artistic experimentation, exhibition production, curatorial education, and professional development. The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening connections between academic programs and public-facing cultural activities.
The position offers a unique opportunity for professionals interested in combining curatorial practice, gallery operations, arts administration, and educational engagement within a university environment. Candidates with experience in contemporary art institutions, museums, galleries, festivals, and cultural organizations are particularly well positioned for this role.
Foreign degree holders must submit proof of recognition or equivalency through Germany’s official credential evaluation system (ZAB).