Oklahoma State University
Associate Provost - Director of the Museum of Art
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States, 74074
Associate Provost for the Arts,Director, Oklahoma State University Museum of Art and Marilynn and Carl Thoma Professor of the ArtsStillwater, Oklahoma
The Provost and Senior Vice President of Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites nominations and applications for the inaugural Associate Provost for the Arts and Director of the OSU Museum of Art (“Associate Provost”). The successful candidate will also hold the inaugural
Marilynn and Carl Thoma Professorship of the Arts , along with tenure-track, tenured, or career-track rank in an academic discipline represented on the OSU-Stillwater campus, and will provide innovative leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to enrich and integrate art throughout OSU System and surrounding communities. Additionally, the Associate Provost will provide leadership, reaching across divisions, departments, and colleges to encourage and support transdisciplinary work and research and to facilitate student and faculty engagement in the arts.
Oklahoma State University has a rich history of institutional success and growth. A land-grant institution with more than 35,000 students across a five-campus system, OSU has graduated more than 264,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world. President Kayse Shrum and members of OSU’s transformational leadership team have taken steps to advance the institution further with the development of a strategy for the next era of OSU.
Located in the downtown historic district in Stillwater, the OSU Museum of Art (OSUMA) officially opened its doors in January 2014. Over the past 10 years, the museum’s collection has grown to more than 5,000 objects with key strengths in modern and contemporary design, photography, African sculpture, and 20th century works on paper. The museum’s mission enhances the educational and research mission of Oklahoma State University, which is defined by its land-grant tradition of service and community outreach.
Working with Provost and Senior Vice President Jeanette Mendez, the OSU administration, and OSU Foundation leadership, the Associate Provost will lead and support fundraising initiatives in the arts across the university and help build a vision for the museum and for the arts within the university that is vital to students, the academic community, Oklahoma, and south-central US. The Associate Provost will also collaborate with the Executive Director of OSU’s renowned McKnight Center to expand experiences that inspire and transform lives through artistic excellence, shared creative experiences, and impactful learning opportunities.
In addition to the abovementioned responsibilities, the Associate Provost oversees the Doel Reed Center and Stillwater’s Prairie Arts Center and works closely with staff and faculty to ensure the smooth operation of each of these OSU facilities. The Associate Provost will provide the intellectual leadership and define the artistic quality of the museum; administer the museum’s fiscal activity; provide managerial oversight of the museum staff and volunteers; direct and coordinate day-to-day operations; and is ultimately responsible for the management and caretaking of the permanent collections. Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing the strategic mission for the museum; working with key university departments and councils to advance the arts and create a model of best practice in arts education and community outreach; and integrating the arts into curricula and instruction across academic disciplines and thereby making it part of the daily lives and educational experience of OSU students.
Required Qualifications:
Three – five years of experience as an administrator at a college or university (head/chair of department or program; associate or assistant dean; director or associate director of a museum).
Advanced degree in art history, museum studies, or related degree.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Deep interest in art and commitment to sharing knowledge with others.
Commitment to student learning and success.
Ability to work collaboratively across colleges and the OSU System.
Experience in fund raising and grant-writing.
Curatorial experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Five – seven years of experience as an administrator at a college or university (head/chair of department or program; associate or assistant dean; director or associate director of a museum).
Terminal degree in art history, museum studies, or related degree
Established track record in fund raising, grant-writing, and donor relations.
Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications.
Beginning Date:
As soon as possible following acceptance of position.
Application:
The Division of Academic Affairs has a strong commitment to the well-being and development of all populations. While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been identified, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials on or before Monday, September 30, 2024, to receive optimal consideration. Applications (letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of five references) must be submitted online at Jobs.okstate.edu. Nominations for and/or questions about this position should be directed to provost@okstate.edu.
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The Provost and Senior Vice President of Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites nominations and applications for the inaugural Associate Provost for the Arts and Director of the OSU Museum of Art (“Associate Provost”). The successful candidate will also hold the inaugural
Marilynn and Carl Thoma Professorship of the Arts , along with tenure-track, tenured, or career-track rank in an academic discipline represented on the OSU-Stillwater campus, and will provide innovative leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to enrich and integrate art throughout OSU System and surrounding communities. Additionally, the Associate Provost will provide leadership, reaching across divisions, departments, and colleges to encourage and support transdisciplinary work and research and to facilitate student and faculty engagement in the arts.
Oklahoma State University has a rich history of institutional success and growth. A land-grant institution with more than 35,000 students across a five-campus system, OSU has graduated more than 264,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world. President Kayse Shrum and members of OSU’s transformational leadership team have taken steps to advance the institution further with the development of a strategy for the next era of OSU.
Located in the downtown historic district in Stillwater, the OSU Museum of Art (OSUMA) officially opened its doors in January 2014. Over the past 10 years, the museum’s collection has grown to more than 5,000 objects with key strengths in modern and contemporary design, photography, African sculpture, and 20th century works on paper. The museum’s mission enhances the educational and research mission of Oklahoma State University, which is defined by its land-grant tradition of service and community outreach.
Working with Provost and Senior Vice President Jeanette Mendez, the OSU administration, and OSU Foundation leadership, the Associate Provost will lead and support fundraising initiatives in the arts across the university and help build a vision for the museum and for the arts within the university that is vital to students, the academic community, Oklahoma, and south-central US. The Associate Provost will also collaborate with the Executive Director of OSU’s renowned McKnight Center to expand experiences that inspire and transform lives through artistic excellence, shared creative experiences, and impactful learning opportunities.
In addition to the abovementioned responsibilities, the Associate Provost oversees the Doel Reed Center and Stillwater’s Prairie Arts Center and works closely with staff and faculty to ensure the smooth operation of each of these OSU facilities. The Associate Provost will provide the intellectual leadership and define the artistic quality of the museum; administer the museum’s fiscal activity; provide managerial oversight of the museum staff and volunteers; direct and coordinate day-to-day operations; and is ultimately responsible for the management and caretaking of the permanent collections. Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing the strategic mission for the museum; working with key university departments and councils to advance the arts and create a model of best practice in arts education and community outreach; and integrating the arts into curricula and instruction across academic disciplines and thereby making it part of the daily lives and educational experience of OSU students.
Required Qualifications:
Three – five years of experience as an administrator at a college or university (head/chair of department or program; associate or assistant dean; director or associate director of a museum).
Advanced degree in art history, museum studies, or related degree.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Deep interest in art and commitment to sharing knowledge with others.
Commitment to student learning and success.
Ability to work collaboratively across colleges and the OSU System.
Experience in fund raising and grant-writing.
Curatorial experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Five – seven years of experience as an administrator at a college or university (head/chair of department or program; associate or assistant dean; director or associate director of a museum).
Terminal degree in art history, museum studies, or related degree
Established track record in fund raising, grant-writing, and donor relations.
Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications.
Beginning Date:
As soon as possible following acceptance of position.
Application:
The Division of Academic Affairs has a strong commitment to the well-being and development of all populations. While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been identified, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials on or before Monday, September 30, 2024, to receive optimal consideration. Applications (letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of five references) must be submitted online at Jobs.okstate.edu. Nominations for and/or questions about this position should be directed to provost@okstate.edu.
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