Program Director, MA in Art Business
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serving as academic leader of the MA in Art Business for in-person and online programs
- Strengthening the program’s academic profile and reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the field
- Teaching on the MA in Art Business and other programs at the Institute, as needed
- Establishing strong external relationships with partners and stakeholders whose participation may enhance the program, including guest lecturers
- Working closely with the Institute Director and other faculty and staff on Institute-wide curricular review and academic policy and procedure
- Reviewing, assessing, overseeing, and making recommendations for ongoing changes and improvements in the curriculum, in coordination with the Institute’s academic goals, and in collaboration with other members of its leadership
- Identifying and recruiting potential new faculty members; to orient, mentor, engage, and evaluate new and returning faculty; to determine, in consultation with the Director, the workload assignment for each faculty member;
- Overseeing the efficient operation of the Program, and to coordinate its operation with that of the other Programs
- Actively engaging in the recruitment, conversion, and enrollment of applicants, in cooperation with the department of Global Enrollment and Marketing, including participation in events, interviewing potential students, and preparing marketing materials
Requirements
- Terminal degree (PhD or professional equivalent) in a relevant field
- Deep expertise in the art business sector, supported by significant academic and professional experience
- Proven experience in higher-education teaching and curriculum development, ideally with graduate and international students, and a demonstrated commitment to mentorship and collaboration
- Strong record of scholarship, research, and/or thought leadership in art business or a related discipline (such as art market studies, sociology of art, cultural economics, history of collecting, etc.)
- Superior interpersonal and organizational skills with high emotional intelligence. Demonstrates diplomacy, discretion, and tact; communicates clearly and effectively. Exercises sound judgment in managing sensitive and/or complex situations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, lead, and engage effectively with stakeholders across and beyond the Institute.
- Must be able to report to the 570 Lexington Avenue campus in New York for teaching and program-related activities, with flexibility to work extended hours when necessary to meet institutional priorities and deadlines.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
curriculum developmenthigher-education teachingmentorshipscholarshipresearchthought leadershipart market studiescultural economicshistory of collecting
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsemotional intelligencediplomacydiscretiontactcommunication skillsinfluenceleadershipstakeholder engagement
Certifications
terminal degreePhD