Selecting the next Loeb Curator

Dear Loebs,

The GSD invites nominations and applications for the position of Curator of the Loeb Fellowship. The School seeks an exceptional individual to build upon the legacy of Loeb Curators William Doebele, James Stockard LF ’78 and John C. Peterson LF ’06. The successful candidate will provide leadership to the Loeb Fellowship and contribute to the GSD community.

Reporting to the Dean of the GSD, the Curator provides vision and overall direction to the Loeb Fellowship program for mid-career professionals in design-related disciplines. As principal spokesperson for the program, the Curator directs the outreach within Harvard and beyond. In addition to providing leadership to and management of the Loeb Fellowship in four main areas—Fellows, Alumni, Curation, Administration—the Curator will also be expected to contribute to the School through service to the GSD.

The Loeb Fellowship Curator will be appointed for an initial term of five years, and the position is renewable, contingent upon review and reappointment by the Dean. The Loeb Curator position is normally a full-time obligation and full-time residence in, or relocation to, the Boston metropolitan area is a requirement of the position.

The Loeb Fellowship Search Committee is comprised of GSD Faculty Toni L. Griffin LF ’98 (Chair), Gareth Doherty, and Toshiko Mori and Loeb Alumni LaShawn Hoffman LF ’15 and Cathleen McGuigan LF’93.

Outreach is the first phase of our recruitment strategy, and so the Search Committee asks for your help as follows: 

  • Share this opportunity with your networks 

    • The full position announcement may be found here. 

  • Nominate individuals to consider applying 

    • Nominations may be submitted online here. 

      • Nominated individuals will receive an e-mail sharing information about the position and where to apply. 

  • Recommend advertising channels and outreach platforms 

  • Apply

    • Interested candidates should upload a cover letter and resume in the Harvard Employment website at hr.harvard.edu/jobs and search on requisition #65117BR.    

Candidates are encouraged to apply by April 26, 2024. However, applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis and the search will remain open until the position is filled. 

The Search Committee looks forward to working closely with the Loeb Fellowship community over the course of the search process, and is grateful in advance for your input, assistance, enthusiasm, and engagement in finding the next Curator of the Loeb Fellowship. 

Best,  

Toni L. Griffin LF ’98 

Professor in Practice of Urban Planning 

Chair, Loeb Fellowship Search Committee 

Harvard University Graduate School of Design