Visiting Professor of Arts Administration and Online Master's Program Director

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About the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)

For fifty years, CCM's MA/MBA program has guided its alumni to influence every facet of the arts sector across the globe. Today, the select group of admitted students hone their arts management and leadership skills within the University of Cincinnati's academic and creative environment while they benefit from Cincinnati's collaborative and vibrant arts sector. As the world and its arts communities evolve, CCM adapts to the ever-changing needs of the arts industry to prepare its graduates to be the dynamic and ethical arts leaders of tomorrow.

This is a unique opportunity to launch a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary graduate program designed to meet the evolving needs of leaders in the arts, culture, and creative sectors. The successful candidate will play a central role in developing curriculum, mentoring students and adjunct faculty, ensuring academic excellence, and establishing the program's national profile.

CCM values excellence in teaching, innovation in curriculum, and the ability to connect with a diverse group of students seeking to explore a range of opportunities and careers in a rapidly changing marketplace. CCM faculty are committed to recruiting, mentorship, career preparation, and student support. CCM encourages an inquisitive, collaborative spirit and expertise over a broad range of topics and/or repertoire.

The department is seeking to enhance its current offerings with candidates who have research or performance interests in a related field reflective of the future job market. This could include but is not limited to areas such as community engagement, entrepreneurship, leadership, or technology.

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR H-1B OR PERM SPONSORSHIP.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Arts Administration to serve as the founding academic leader of a new fully-online Master of Arts in Arts Administration. This 12-month position is intended to begin on July 1, 2026. Work can be performed remotely, with on-campus visits conducted as needed.

Initial appointment is one (1) year; the appointment can be renewed for a second year.

Essential Functions

• Serve as Program Director for the new online Master's in Arts Administration program.
• Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of the online curriculum in collaboration with faculty and instructional design teams.
• Teach graduate-level courses in arts administration, cultural policy, nonprofit leadership, arts marketing, or related areas.
• Recruit, mentor, and support a diverse student body of emerging and mid-career arts professionals.
• Support the hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of adjunct faculty.
• Build strategic partnerships with arts organizations, alumni, and industry leaders.
• Collaborate with…