Program Director MA in Luxury Business Job New York New York USA,Education / Teaching

Location: New York

Program Director - MA in Luxury Business - NY and Online

Program Director will promote excellence, expand the program’s reach, and guide an innovative curriculum that reflects the evolving global luxury market.

POSITION PROFILE

The Program Director of the MA in Luxury Business will lead Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York’s new graduate program in Luxury Business, offered both in-person and online. As the MA’s academic and strategic leader, the Program Director will promote excellence, expand the program’s reach, and guide an innovative curriculum that reflects the evolving global luxury market. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise and recognized authority in the field of luxury, demonstrated through a distinguished academic or industry record and significant higher-education experience.

They will be an enthusiastic and engaged educator with exceptional administrative skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a robust network of professional connections to support the program’s success. They will work closely with the Global Enrollment and Marketing team on student recruitment.

The position’s responsibilities include:

Overall Responsibility

Serving as academic leader of the new MA in Luxury Business for in-person and online programs, reporting to the Director of the Institute
Working to establish the academic profile and reputation of the program as a leader in the field
Teaching on the MA in Luxury 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

Management and Supervision

Shape and develop the new program and teaching timetable in alignment with approved documentation

Review, assess, oversee, and make recommendations for ongoing changes and improvements in the curriculum, in coordination with the Institute’s academic goals and leadership

Identify and recruit potential new faculty members; orient, mentor, engage, and evaluate new and returning faculty; determine workload assignments and appointments for student advisement

Manage guest lecturers and liaise with external partners

Oversee assessment (grading and evaluation) processes in accordance with accreditation standards and Institute policies

Plan, oversee, and assess field study trips

Oversee the efficient operation of the Program and coordinate its operation with other Programs, including:

Plan the academic calendar and class schedule
Develop and manage the Program budget
Work closely with and supervise Program Coordinators

Engage in recruitment, conversion, and enrollment of applicants, in cooperation with Global Enrollment and Marketing, including participating in events, interviewing potential students, and preparing marketing materials

Collaborate with non-MA departments on developing non-degree courses and programming related to luxury

Oversee the development, interpretation, and timely application of academic policies and accreditation requirements, in collaboration with Institute staff

Service to the Institute

Contribute to formulation of institute-wide academic strategy, policy, and procedure

Serve as a member of or chair Institute committees as requested

Prepare reports, documents, and other materials required for accreditation obligations

Participate in professional organizations and activities as representative of the Institute, maintaining strong industry links

Participate in graduation and other Institute events as needed

Teaching Responsibilities

Provide lectures, classes, seminars, and visits; participate in assessment of student work

Grade and/or supervise grading of students’ assignments in own courses and second mark or moderate others as needed

Serve as dissertation supervisor to an appropriate number of students

Contribute to development of other Institute programs and be prepared to teach for them as appropriate

Research and Professional Activity

Establish Sotheby’s Institute of Art as a thought leader in luxury business by organizing events such as…


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