Interim John R. and Barbara Robinson Family Director of the Carpenter Center for Visual Arts

09-Jan-2025

Interim John R. and Barbara Robinson Family Director of the Carpenter Center for Visual Arts

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

67711BR

Job Summary

Harvard University’s Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies (AFVS) seeks an experienced Curator to serve as the Interim John R. and Barbara Robinson Family Director of the Carpenter Center for Visual Arts (CCVA). The Carpenter Center for Visual Arts is housed in the only Le Corbusier building in North America.
 

This position a one-year term position.

Position Description

The Interim Director will implement the curatorial vision and artistic goals of the CCVA.  The successful candidate will oversee plans for existing exhibitions and programming while also developing future exhibitions.
 

The Interim Director of the CCVA will manage and balance the vision of the CCVA with curricular requirements while including faculty, visiting artists and student exhibitions.  This positionworks with faculty, visitors and students as well as the larger art community at Harvard to develop future exhibitions. 
 

This position works closely with CCVA staff and reports directly to the Chair of the AFVS department.  The Interim Director works closely with department administrative and financial staff.  This position is responsible for the financial oversight of all programming.   

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must have an M.A., M.F.A. or Ph.D., and 8 years minimum of curatorial experience.  Education may count towards experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Significant experience managing staff and working with institutions of higher learning are desirable.

Additional Information

This position is a one-year term position.
 

Applicants for the position should supply a cover letter, curriculum vitae, documentation of past curatorial work, and appropriate support materials. References and letters of recommendation will be required upon request.


We regret that we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
 

Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Benefits

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

Academic, Arts, General Administration

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

361059 Administrative Manager

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub-Unit

Arts and Humanities

Salary Grade

059

Department

Art, Film, and Visual Studies

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status

Full-time

Appointment End Date

02-Jan-2026

Pre-Employment Screening

Education, Identity

Schedule

M-F, 9:00 - 5:00 with occasional weekends and evenings.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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