Distinguished Lecturer - MA in Arts Administration **FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT** **“At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”** Baruch College, part of the City University of New York, seeks a Distinguished Lecturer and Director of its MA in Arts Administration Program, housed in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, effective August 25, 2026. Located in the heart of New York City, Baruch’s MA in Arts Administration program is training a new generation of leaders in arts and culture. As both partner and supporter of the city’s world-renowned museums, theaters, galleries, and cultural institutions, the Baruch MA in Arts Administration prepares students for leadership as educators and managers to ensure a bright future for the wide range of public, private, and non-profit arts institutions in the field. The program attracts students from a wide array of backgrounds, including current arts professionals looking to further hone their leadership skills and those who are just starting their career journey. The Director is responsible for leading a robust academic program of aspiring arts professionals. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Arts Program Development and Management** + Revises and centers the Arts Administration Degree curricular program so that it is both collaborative across all three schools and capitalizes on the strengths within the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences; + Student advisement; + Coordinating with the Office of Graduate Studies on student recruitment and retention; + Recruit faculty to teach in core areas in the program; + Develop relationships with Arts Administration leaders in NYC and globally to support and advance the intellectual and professional interests of students; + Schedule courses through College software and coordinates the schedule with the department; + Partnership and Collaboration; + Foster cultural relationships to cultivate external partnerships and collaborations; + Create an Advisory Board with local, city, national, and global partners to advance the mission and resources of the program; + Collaborate with the Fine and Performing Arts Department, the Baruch Performing Arts Center, and the Mishkin Art Gallery, for internships and to promote the program and events; **Reporting and Data Management** + Assess program, courses, and faculty according to the College schedule; + Coordinate with the Office of Graduate Studies to track data on retention, recruitment, and graduation rates; + Apply data collection to strategies that improve the scope and impact of the program; + Prepare report for the General Faculty, the Advisory Board, and others as needed; + Financial Oversight and Revenue Generation; + Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and working with donors; + Liaise with the Development Office to increase support for the program and its students; + Ensures timely reporting and stewardship of all gifts; **Team Leadership and Representation** + Liaise with faculty and staff in the department, the program, Graduate Studies, and across the College; + Represent the organization at meetings as needed; + Participate fully in College and Graduate Studies events; + Carry out ad hoc duties as needed. Term: 7-year Limited-Term Employment Contract **QUALIFICATIONS** Minimum Qualification: + Bachelor's degree and a record of achievement in a profession or field of expertise related to teaching assignment. Preferred Qualifications: + A terminal degree of an MA, MFA, or higher; + At least five years of proven successful experience in: planning, managing, and implementing arts administration program learning, curriculum, activities, staff management, fundraising, budget development/financial management, and strategic planning. + Excellent verbal and written communications skills. + Strong administrative, organizational skills and attentive to details. + Experience with program evaluation, data collection and analysis **COMPENSATION** $82,000-$119,995; commensurate with qualifications and experience CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. **HOW TO APPLY** Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, and cover letter. **Cover letter, CV and names and contact information of three references **CLOSING DATE** October 1, 2025, with review of resumes to begin October 2,2025 **JOB SEARCH CATEGORY** CUNY Job Posting: Faculty **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 30772 Location Baruch College