The Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Curator ofAcademic 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.

Essential Job Functions:

● Supervising a full-time Assistant/Associate Curator of Academic Programs and part-time studentassistants 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 classvisits 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 andqualitative data

● Active membership in the larger museum community, including attending conferences and presenting and publishing on innovative programs and initiatives

● Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

● 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 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

To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at https://jobs.oberlin.edu. A complete application will be comprised of:

1) Cover Letter;

2) Resume; and

3) List of References

For full details and to apply, go to; https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/16919