Assistant/Associate Curator of Academic Programs

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the use of museum collections by meeting and working closely with faculty across all disciplines.
• Lead and co-facilitate discussion-based sessions for classes within the museum's galleries and study rooms.
• Develop and support faculty development initiatives, including pedagogical workshops and curriculum development grants.
• Assist in the development of teaching exhibitions that support coursework and highlight current research.
• Implement new strategies to encourage innovative faculty and student engagement with the museum.
• Liaise with collection curators regarding the curricular potential of prospective exhibitions and acquisitions.
• Support the museum's strategic plan through academic teaching and learning initiatives.
• Assist with the assessment and evaluation of the Office of Academic Programs using quantitative and qualitative data.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in an object-focused field (e.g., Art History, Studio Art, History, Anthropology, or Archaeology).
• Professional museum experience (4 years for Associate level; 2 years for Assistant level).
• Teaching experience in a museum or higher education setting.
• Broad knowledge of art and material culture.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Art-handling experience, particularly with works on paper.
• Proficiency with TMS (The Museum System) and project management software.
• Foreign language skills.

About the Company

The Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College is dedicated to enhancing student learning and critical thinking through the examination of its global art collection. We strive to integrate the museum into the college curriculum through innovative, interdisciplinary, and creative academic programming.