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University of Memphis · 2 months ago

Assistant/Associate Professor and Director, Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology

Memphis, TN

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

The University of Memphis is seeking a director for the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology (IEAA) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The role involves developing strategic priorities, fostering partnerships, overseeing budgets, teaching courses, and maintaining an active research agenda in the field of Egyptology.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic priorities to enhance the Institute’s educational mission

Foster partnerships with academic institutions and community organizations

Organize exhibitions, lectures, and programs that engage audiences including the Memphis and surrounding area public

Develop a clear vision for the future direction of the IEAA, including development of Institute-sponsored events and activities, external institutional fundraising, and coordination with other Egyptological institutes and organizations at the national and international level

Cultivate proactive strategies for the expansion of the program, including the attraction of high caliber graduate students, that showcase the Institute’s strengths and opportunities

Oversee the operating budget for the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology, including coordination with other Egyptology faculty and students on the allocation of funds for research, conference travel, and other activities and purchases relating to the mission of the Institute

Coordinate with the curator of the University of Memphis’ collection of Egyptian antiquities, including internal and external requests for collections research, exhibition planning and management, website maintenance, and cooperation with lending institutions

Engage the surrounding area as well as Memphis’ many and various stakeholders; plan and facilitate community outreach activities, and collaborate with community institutions in furtherance of the mission of the IEAA and the University of Memphis

Work with University Advancement and Alumni Association to develop outside support for the Institute’s mission

Teach a 1/2 (Fall/Spring) load including one course in Egyptian Art each Fall and Spring, and one course in Greek Art in the Spring

Academic advisement of graduate students (M.A.) in Art History, with a concentration in Egyptian Art and Archaeology

Serve on M.A. and Ph.D. thesis committees in the Department of Art and Design and the Department of History

Coordinate with faculty in Egyptology and Art History for program development of a Ph.D. in Art History and Visual Studies

Maintain an active research and publication agenda within the candidate’s area(s) of expertise in furtherance of the mission of the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology

Strengthen and maintain the national and international profile of the IEAA through coordination with outside scholars, attendance and participation at professional conferences, and development of public programs in furtherance of the IEAA’s mission through collaboration with the Institute’s faculty in Egyptology

Qualification

Ph.D. in EgyptologyTeaching experienceMiddle Egyptian proficiencyResearch in EgyptologyGrant application experienceCommunity engagementAdministrative experienceFundraising experienceCollaboration with institutionsMentoring students