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About the National Humanities Center
The National Humanities Center is a private, nonprofit organization and the only independent institute in the United States dedicated exclusively to advanced study in the humanities. We provide essential support for the humanities by encouraging excellence in scholarship and teaching while affirming the importance of the humanities in American life.
Our mission is accomplished through:
Residential Fellowship Program: Supporting scholars from around the world in their pursuit of significant research.
Educational Programming: Offering programs for teachers and students to deepen their engagement with the humanities.
Public Engagement: Making the humanities accessible to a wider audience through public lectures, exhibitions, and online resources.
The Center is supported by the generosity of individual donors, grants, corporate philanthropy, and institutional sponsors.
Our Work Environment
We foster a collegial and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages professional development and growth. Our warm and inviting community is comprised of a diverse staff and a vibrant cohort of scholars who share a rich history of meaningful contributions to human knowledge. We embrace a diversity of ideas, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities.
Equal-Opportunity Employer
The National Humanities Center is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Current Openings
President and Director
After nine years at the helm of the National Humanities Center, President and Director Robert D. Newman announced his retirement and stepped down as director effective July 1, 2024. A national search to hire his replacement is being handled by Spencer Stuart, a global leadership advisory firm. For further details, please read the position and candidate specifications. Interested parties should submit comments, nominations of others, or information in support of their own candidacy to the confidential email address of the Spencer Stuart team: NHCPresident@SpencerStuart.com.