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Curator of Academic Programs
Oberlin College
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Posted: 04-Dec-25
Location: Oberlin, Ohio
Internal Number: 16919
Job Summary:
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.
Responsibilities:
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.
The Allen is committed to enhancing students' learning, engagement, and critical thinking skills through broad examination of the museum's global art collection and integrating the museum into College curriculum through innovative and creative academic programs. As the primary liaison between the museum and faculty, the successful candidate must have highly developed administrative and organizational capabilities and be an excellent collaborator who thrives in an object-based learning environment. Outreach to colleagues in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music enables faculty to develop courses and classes that use the collection in new and creative ways, both supporting faculty well versed with the collection and training faculty less familiar with how an art museum is a springboard to curriculum. The successful candidate will be responsive to the museum's strategic plan, committed to interdisciplinary teaching, and capable of deploying a contextual, cross-disciplinary approach to works of art. The Curator of Academic Programs works closely with the museum's education team, while also liaising with collections curators on the development of exhibitions and programs.
Required 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
Compensation:
Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.
Special instructions to applicant:
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
Semifinalists will also be asked to submit a teaching statement that includes how you create a supportive learning environment for students of all backgrounds.
Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about