Job Description

Lecturer Doc Sch, Department of Film and Media Studies, School of Arts & Sciences **FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT** The Department of Film and Media Studies at Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a Doctoral Lecturer and Director of the Arts Management Certificate Program; position is expected to start in Spring 2026. The Arts Management Certificate Program is an interdisciplinary program serving students interested in careers in both the visual and performing arts, and focuses on entrepreneurial, for-profit and non-profit arts organizations as well as on established cultural institutions. This certificate program is designed to make undergraduate students at Hunter aware of employment opportunities offered by the arts organizations of New York and to help them prepare for both entry-level jobs and satisfying long-term careers in arts management. In addition to teaching in the program, the Director will have the following responsibilities: Program Management - Maintain relationships with all Hunter arts department chairs & advisors and NYC arts institutions. - Coordinate outings to museums, and theater, dance, and music performances. - Appoint adjunct instructors. - Oversee communications efforts (e.g., website, promotional materials). - Manage part-time program coordinator. Internships & Career Support - Oversee approximately 30-35 interns per year. - Maintain relationships with NYC arts institutions for internship opportunities. - Oversee all student internship searches, provide internship placement when necessary. - Communicate with all organizations hosting program interns regarding all internship evaluations, communications, and issues. - Collaborate with Hunter College Career Services on career fairs, helping to bring arts organizations to campus. - Collaborate with Hunter Works to navigate the career landscape for students, specifically supporting through a lens of multi-disciplinary arts careers and opportunities. Alumni Relations - Conduct one-on-one career advisement with program alumni. - Write recommendations for student graduate school applications and be a reference for jobs. **QUALIFICATIONS** Required: Ph.D. or other relevant advanced degree (e.g., M.F.A.) with significant related professional experience in arts management. Preferred: - Has a strong network of connections to NYC arts organizations and institutions in theater, film, media, music, visual art, dance, and literary publishing. - Has experience as a founder or director of an arts organization (preferably nonprofit or fiscally sponsored) and has extensive experience managing artistic programming, creating marketing plans, producing events, overseeing and drawing up budgets, and dealing with arts/ entertainment contracts. - Has produced arts events in higher education **COMPENSATION** CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to its faculty, covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. The salary range for this position is $62,241 - $87,420. **_CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement._** **HOW TO APPLY** Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website or and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 31226. Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, -, \_ or ç)). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants must submit the following documents: CV, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of innovation in teaching, statement of interests, contact three letters of reference. **CLOSING DATE** The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on Nov. 28, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the positions remain open after initial round. **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 31226 Location Hunter College

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