Description

The Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Curator of Academic Programs. This is a full-time, 12-month Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the museum’s director.

The Curator of Academic Programs is responsible for strengthening the academic role of the museum within the College by conceptualizing and developing programs and activities across all disciplines taught at Oberlin, including through leadership of the Academic Programs team.

Supervising a full-time Assistant/Associate Curator of Academic Programs and part-time student assistants each year, and overseeing their recruitment and training
Meeting and working closely with faculty to facilitate use of collections
Leading and co-facilitating discussion-based sessions for classes in the Allen’s galleries and Print Study Room
Planning and overseeing faculty development initiatives, including new faculty orientation, curriculum development grants, and pedagogical workshops
Conceptualizing, initiating, and managing the installation of teaching exhibitions that support courses and highlight current and new research
Implementing new strategies that encourage faculty and student use of the museum in innovative ways
Working closely with the Assistant/Associate Curator of Academic Programs to schedule class visits to the museum and manage the schedule for Oberlin College visits to the Print Study Room
Supporting the museum’s strategic plan and executing tactics related to academic teaching and learning
Consulting with collection curators on curricular potential of prospective projects and co-facilitating project-specific faculty focus groups in collaboration with collection curators
Liaising with staff colleagues regarding art moves, teaching, and public programs
Contributing to development and fund-raising initiatives, including active participation in grant-writing, management, and reporting
Conducting assessment and evaluation of the work of the Office of Academic Programs,
including keeping statistics relating to its work, and gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
Active membership in the larger museum community, including attending conferences and presenting and publishing on innovative programs and initiatives
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in an object-focused field of study (such art history, studio art, history, anthropology, or archaeology)
5 years of professional museum experience beyond internships with at least 3 years of teaching in museums or higher education
Broad knowledge of art and material culture as represented in the Allen’s collection, and a willingness to learn about subjects and materials outside established areas of expertise
Understanding the learning needs of college students and recent developments in university pedagogy
Highly developed communication skills
Excellent collaboration and organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
High degree of professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills, collegiality, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team
Supervisory experience
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for all Oberlin students
Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds