Cornell University invites applications and nominations for the position of Richard J. Schwartz Director of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.
The Director provides overall strategic, curatorial, and administrative leadership for the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, setting its artistic vision, exhibitions, educational approach, and collections strategy. The role oversees all museum operations, including fiscal and personnel management, fundraising, and collection stewardship—while advancing the Museum’s mission as a vital academic and community resource. Reporting to the Deputy Provost, the Director collaborates closely with faculty, students, advisory leadership, and external constituencies, represents the Museum locally and nationally, and fosters inclusive engagement with diverse perspectives and creative practices.
The review process will begin immediately upon receipt of materials.
In this section:
- Search Committee(see below)
Contact Information
Comments, questions, nominations and applications should be directed to the Search Committee at museumdirsearch@cornell.edu. All inquiries and materials will be held in confidence.
Search Committee:
- Steve Jackson-Co-Chair, Vice Provost for Academic Innovation
- Meejin Yoon-Co-Chair, Gale and Ira Drukier Dean, College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
- James Adelson, President, Nadel and Gussman; Member, Cornell Board of Trustees
- Benjamin Anderson, Associate Professor, History of Art and Classics, College of Arts and Sciences
- Rona Citrin, Co-Chair, Herbert F. Johnson Museum Advisory Council
- Jose Escoto, Deputy Director/Director of Finance and Administration Herbert F. Johson Museum of Art
- Durba Ghosh, Taylor Family Director of the Society for the Humanities; Professor, History, College of Arts and Sciences
- Keith Obadike, Professor; Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Art, College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
- Andy Weislogel, Acting Chief Curator and Seymour R. Askin, Jr. ’47 Curator, Earlier European and American Art, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
- Elaine Westbrooks, Carl A. Kroch University Librarian