Visiting Professor - Cooperstown Graduate Program

What’s Upstate; City of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooperstown Graduate Program at SUNY Oneonta is seeking a full-time visiting professor of museum administration beginning Fall 2025. Applicants should have a Master's degree and substantial professional experience in museum administration, focusing on teaching and curriculum development. The position offers a competitive salary and is set in the picturesque City of Oneonta, which is renowned for its community and outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and/or MBA required.
• Substantial professional experience in museum administration necessary.
• Evidence of successful fundraising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in project management, finance, and museum governance.
• Collaborate with faculty on course and curriculum development.
• Assist in developing a new online program in nonprofit management.

Skills

Budget development

Staff management

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Education

Master's degree in a related field

MBA

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Department:	Cooperstown Graduate Program
Locations:	Oneonta, NY
Posted:	May 13, 2025
Type:	Full-time
Position ID:	188117

Job Description:

The Cooperstown Graduate Program at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for a full-time, visiting professor of museum administration beginning Fall 2025. Expectations include, but are not limited to teaching, student advisement, serving on the admissions committee, leading field trips, continuing professional development and working with a new program on not-for profit management

Founded in 1964, the Cooperstown Graduate Program (CGP) is one of the premier programs in the United States for the training of museum professionals. The program's two-year graduate course of study leads to a Master of Arts in Museum Studies. There are two tracks?history and science. Museum Administration is a key component of the curriculum. To be successful in any museum position students must know how to work in teams, understand budgets, and manage staff and programs. CGP graduates enter the museum field with a strong background in the diverse aspects of museum work and the confidence to use their knowledge and experiences to serve the public, become leaders of sustainable institutions. Classes at CGP are project-based and experiential. The program is rigorous, and students must master classes in an academic discipline and professional training.

Mission: The Cooperstown Graduate Program trains creative, entrepreneurial museum leaders committed to generating programs and services for the public good. CGP-trained professionals dedicate themselves to the development of strong institutions that play a central role in their communities, encouraging broad public audiences to use artifacts and the study of art, history, and science as a catalyst for social change.

To learn more about the University or the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://cgpmuseumstudies.org/.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Teaching project management, finance, fundraising, museum governance and other courses to meet department needs.
• Working collaboratively with the faculty on course and curriculum development, departmental assessment, and planning
• Assisting with the planning and development of a new online program in not-for-profit management.

Salary: $75,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field/and or MBA
• Substantial professional experience in museum administration, including budget development, staff management, and/or strategic planning.
• Evidence of successful fundraising experience.

Preferred:

• Background as a museum CEO with 20+ years of experience and a track record of demonstrated engagement in the museum profession through professional organizations and/or publications.
• Experience working with diverse populations and/or teaching pedagogies and/or multicultural teaching experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a network of colleagues and institutions within the museum field, partnering with museums, historical societies, schools, and nonprofits to create real-world impact through interpretive plans, educational programs, budgets, and exhibits.
• Active participation in professional organizations and conferences, demonstrating a commitment to staying informed about current developments and best practices in the industry.
• Experience in assisting with the planning and development of online programs

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

The Cooperstown Graduate Program is located on an ancillary 23 miles north of Oneonta on Lake Otsego in the Village of Cooperstown, New York.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=188117.Please upload a letter of interest outlining your qualifications, resume or curriculum vita, a writing sample, and copies of transcripts (official required at time of appointment). Contact information for three references must be provided; instructions for submitting letters of reference will be sent directly to the referees.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.