Director Project Muse 116676

Johns Hopkins University Press seeks a Director Project MUSE who will be responsible for the overall financial and missionoriented success of a massive database that includes 800 journals and 100000 books across the humanities and social sciences from more than 400 publishers. The Director of Project MUSE will join a team of exceptional professionals committed to bringing the benefits of discovery to the world by providing global access impact and influence for the scholarship that we publish and distribute. This position will help to ensure that the Press is a leader in selecting and developing innovative ideas and scholarship creating and embracing transformative technologies to enhance discovery and learning and connecting people to the most trusted knowledge from global researchers scholars and educators.

The Director of Project MUSE will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of scholarly communication ensuring that vast amounts of peer reviewed humanities work is discoverable and has the chance to impact lives worldwide. As the leader of a dynamic interdisciplinary team of 35 professionals the director will oversee platform technology sales publisher relations marketing customer support and production ensuring that Project MUSE remains a global leader in providing trusted resources for libraries scholars researchers and other readers from hundreds of publishers. This position reports to the Executive Director of Johns Hopkins University Press.

Founded in 1995 with a mission to provide communityowned equitable access to highquality scholarly content Project MUSE partners with publishers and libraries to create an essential platform for digital research and learning. Through collaboration innovation and a commitment to the dissemination of knowledge the people of Project MUSE empower communities and individuals to thrive in a world shaped by discovery and understanding.

Project MUSE is one of four divisions of Hopkins Press complemented by a book distribution business and a division each for book and journal publishing. The Director of Project MUSE will be part of the senior leadership team of the Press.

The Press is committed to honoring every persons inherent dignity as human beings and making that the foundation of our organizational culture. We proactively find ways to ensure opportunities that promote diversity equity inclusion and access. We strive to publish courageously giving voice to groundbreaking ideas. We support each other and our stakeholders and envision a future where knowledge enriches the lives of every person. The successful candidate will join a welcoming community that is inclusive and values the contributions and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds.

At Project MUSE you will have the chance to lead a missiondriven organization at the forefront of scholarly communication. This role offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of scholars students and communities worldwide by ensuring access to the knowledge that drives societal progress. If you are an inspiring leader who believes in the transformative power of knowledge and is ready to guide a talented team toward a bold future we encourage you to apply.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• In conjunction with the Executive Director of Hopkins Press and the Chief Transformation Officer develop and execute a bold vision for the future of Project MUSE ensuring alignment with the evolving needs of scholars libraries and publishers and in concert with the overall Hopkins Press strategic work.
• In collaboration with Hopkins Press leadership lead Project MUSE strategic planning initiatives focusing on innovation inclusivity and sustainability.
• Represent Project MUSE on national and international platforms advocating for sustainable equitable access to knowledge.
• Join the executive team in collaborative leadership of the entire Hopkins Press.

Operational Excellence

• Direct the operations of technology sales publisher relations marketing customer support and production teams fostering collaboration and efficiency across departments.
• Oversee the implementation of cuttingedge technologies and workflows to enhance user experience and platform performance including the use of generative AI.
• Ensure the delivery of highquality content and services to meet the diverse and growing needs of global stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with publishing partners libraries and academic institutions.
• Lead efforts to expand Project MUSEs network fostering partnerships that align with its mission.
• Champion and enhance digital marketing and outreach strategies that broaden the reach and impact of Project MUSE.

Team Development

• Inspire and mentor a talented team of 35 professionals emphasizing innovation collaboration and professional growth.
• Foster the culture defined by all Press staff of learning caring and job fulfillment with a foundation of honoring the dignity of every person.
• Weave diversity equity inclusion and access in all aspects of the organization.

Financial Stewardship

• In conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer develop and manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure financial health and sustainability.
• Identify and pursue new sustainable revenue streams and funding opportunities to support Project MUSEs mission.
• Develop new business models that are sustainable and equitable.

Special Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the technology landscape as it relates to content businesses and an ability to make judgments about its applications.
• Extensive knowledge of the library market with demonstrated experience building projects and services for that market.
• Deep understanding of the Open Access landscape.
• Ability to effectively communicate with scholars scientists researchers and others in the higher education community across the humanities and sciences.
• Familiarity with the contractual aspects of engaging with publishers and selling to libraries.
• Strong understanding of the digital publishing landscape platform technologies and trends in open access generative AI (for operational efficiencies potential products and licensing opportunities) and scholarly communications.
• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Demonstrated success in managing interdisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration.
• Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills with a track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and access in all aspects of work.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.
• Outstanding problemsolving skills including using analytics to drive decisions.
• Creative thinker embracing new ideas passionate about developing the potential of Hopkins Press.
• Inclusive in decisionmaking and problemsolving.
• Experience with cultivating a positive workplace environment and an understanding of the foundational principles of leading with dignity.
• Excel in effective use of resources and keen selfawareness of strengths and weaknesses.

• Bachelors Degree.

• Ten years of proven leadership experience effectively managing financially sustainable complex business models and fostering change preferably in scholarly publishing publishing technology and/or services or a related field.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Director Project Muse
Job Posting Title (Working Title):Director Project Muse
Role/Level/Range: L/05/LH
Starting Salary Range: $127300 $223000 Annually $175000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: MONFRI 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Exempt Status:Exempt
Location:Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: MUSE Administration
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers