Curator of Academic Programs

Pitzer College • Claremont, CA

4d • $29 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Curator of Academic Programs plays a central role in advancing Pitzer College Art Galleries as a vital teaching, learning, and public engagement resource by translating exhibitions into meaningful educational experiences for students, faculty, and broader audiences. Reporting to the Director, this position serves as the primary liaison between the galleries and the campus community, strengthening connections between exhibitions and curriculum through faculty partnerships, class visits, and exhibition-based teaching resources. Grounded in Pitzer’s core values—interdisciplinary learning, intercultural understanding, social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and student engagement—the person in this position develops inclusive programs that activate the galleries as a site for dialogue, critical inquiry, and creative exploration. In collaboration with the Director and campus partners, the Curator of Academic Programs designs and produces exhibition-aligned programs and events, supports faculty development, and oversees student employment and internships. This position also assesses program impact, maintains records, contributes to grant narratives and reporting, and participates in strategic planning that advances teaching, learning, and student success.

Requirements

• Relationship-building and partnership development abilities across campus, 7C, and community contexts.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a commitment to a team-based work environment.
• Ability to problem-solve and develop creative, practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to take initiative to work proactively, meet deadlines, organize, and prioritize multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
• Exhibit personal integrity and the ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Broad knowledge of art and material culture with a willingness to learn outside established areas of expertise.
• Understanding of college student learning needs and contemporary higher education pedagogy.
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Bachelor’s degree required in art history, museum studies, studio art, or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating exhibition-based teaching and learning experiences in a museum, gallery, or higher education setting.
• Experience planning and producing programs and events.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty across disciplines to integrate exhibitions into coursework and class assignments.
• Lead and co-facilitate discussion-based gallery sessions and class visits, including hosting tours for classes and external visitors.
• Develop teaching resources, including discussion guides, writing prompts, and other assignment frameworks.
• Plan and oversee faculty development initiatives, including curriculum development workshops and exhibition-based pedagogical training.
• With the Director, conceptualize and design exhibition-aligned programs, including workshops, lectures, panels, and participatory events that connect art to contemporary issues.
• Oversee all program coordination and production including timelines, logistics, speakers, catering, accessibility, and day-of event execution.
• Coordinate co-sponsored programs with campus, 7C, and external partners.
• In coordination with other gallery staff, oversee student employment and internships including recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities and support student-led initiatives.
• Build programming that integrates visits and/or partnerships with K–12 schools, regional colleges and universities, educators, and community organizations.
• Track participation and impact, maintain records of teaching activities, class visits, and program attendance using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Support the Director with grant writing, management, and reporting for galleries’ programming.
• Develop program narratives and impact documentation for stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning with team, particularly regarding initiatives related to teaching, learning, and student success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level