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University of Oregon

Communications Coordinator

Eugene, OR · On-site

$22.84 - $34.70/hr

Oregon Humanities Center Classification: Public Info Representative 1 Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $22.84 - $34.70 per hour FTE: 1.0 Review of Applications Begins July 6, ...

High Tech High

$64K - $115K/yr

... public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an ... Humanities teachers integrate both subject areas (English and History) in order to foster a deeper ...

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How much do public humanities jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for public humanities in the United States is $54,258.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $64,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a professional in Public Humanities typically collaborate with community partners and academic institutions?

Professionals in Public Humanities often work at the intersection of academic research and community engagement, collaborating closely with museums, libraries, cultural organizations, and educational institutions. They may co-design programs, curate exhibitions, or facilitate public dialogues, ensuring that scholarly work is accessible and relevant to diverse audiences. Regular meetings and ongoing communication with both academic colleagues and community stakeholders are essential to foster mutual understanding, share resources, and build sustainable partnerships. This collaborative approach not only enriches public programming but also expands career growth through networking and project leadership opportunities.

What is the difference between Public Humanities vs Public History?

AspectPublic HumanitiesPublic History
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Humanities, History, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in History, Public History, or related fields
Work EnvironmentMuseums, cultural organizations, educational institutionsMuseums, archives, historical sites, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, universities, cultural institutionsMuseums, historical societies, government agencies
Common Search & ComparisonPublic HumanitiesPublic History

Public Humanities and Public History both focus on engaging the public with history and culture, often sharing similar educational backgrounds and work environments. However, Public Humanities emphasizes a broader approach to cultural and societal issues through various media and community programs, while Public History concentrates specifically on preserving, interpreting, and presenting historical information in museums, archives, and public sites.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Public Humanities, and why are they important?

To thrive in Public Humanities, you typically need a background in humanities disciplines, strong research abilities, and experience with public engagement or community programming. Familiarity with digital storytelling tools, content management systems, and occasionally grant-writing or project management software is valuable. Exceptional communication, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration skills help you connect diverse audiences and partners. These skills are crucial for making humanities scholarship accessible, relevant, and impactful beyond academic settings.

What is public humanities?

Public humanities refer to the practice of making the study and understanding of humanities subjects—such as history, literature, philosophy, and cultural studies—accessible and relevant to the broader public. Professionals in this field work to connect academic research with community interests, often through museums, libraries, cultural organizations, and public programs. Their goal is to foster dialogue, preserve cultural heritage, and promote civic engagement by bringing scholarly insights into public life. Careers in public humanities can include roles like museum educators, public historians, program coordinators, and community outreach specialists.

What careers can I do with public humanities?

Public humanities graduates can pursue careers such as museum curators, historic site managers, cultural program coordinators, archivists, and community outreach specialists. These roles often require strong research, communication, and project management skills, and may involve working with public audiences, educational programs, or cultural institutions.

What kind of job can you get with public humanities?

Public humanities graduates can pursue careers such as museum curators, cultural program coordinators, historic site managers, education specialists, and community outreach coordinators. These roles often involve research, public engagement, education, and the use of communication skills to connect audiences with cultural and historical content.
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Infographic showing various Public Humanities job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,258 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Curriculum Administrator-- Humanities/ELA

Danbury Public Schools

Danbury, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
6/15/2026
Location:
Danbury Board of Education Complex
Danbury Public Schools is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut and serving more than 11,000 students spread across the City of Danbury, Connecticut. We are committed to cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gaps, and preparing students for post-secondary success. The mission of Danbury Public Schools, in partnership with families and the community, is to provide transformational learning experiences, designed to nurture thoughtful and prepared graduates. We have set very ambitious and rigorous goals to assure that our students graduate prepared to transform our world, and we are always searching for staff who are committed to our mission and the success of our students. Our schools range from 13 different and unique elementary schools including an interdistrict magnet school for International Studies, to three middle schools, including an intradistrict magnet school focused on STEM and World Studies, to our flagship Danbury Career Academies that are transforming how we deliver education to students with a wide range of interests taught by a faculty with real world and academic experiences. DPS recruits and commits to educators with passion, who are committed to our vision to aspire to advance all learners to their highest potential.
Overview: The position of Humanities/ELA Curriculum Administrator joins three additional K-12 Curriculum Administrators in the areas of STEM/Applied Art, World Language/Bilingual, and SRBI and School Support, who together perform in a variety of supervisory and administrative roles to oversee successful program implementation and assessment monitoring for programming across all sites and schools districtwide. This Curriculum Administrators sits on the District's Curriculum Development Team (CDT) and, as such, facilitates communication between building level Administrators and staff to ensure effective curriculum implementation. Additionally, this Administrators vertically articulates and collaborates under the direction of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Academy Programming, and with other Curriculum Administrators, building level administrators, Supervisors, Coaches, Department Heads and district student services departments in an effort to continuously improve programs of study and strengthen services to students and families, with particular focus on meeting District needs in alignment with K-12 programs.
Reports to: Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Academy Programming
Direct reports: Content Department Heads & Coordinators (primary), Instructional Coaches (secondary)
Duties and Responsibilities: As a member of CDT, provides leadership to assure correlation between district Humanities/ELA curriculum, the District's coherence plan, Portrait of the Graduate and state/national standards.
  • Develops, coordinates and monitors assessment, programs, and instructional priorities for Humanities/ELA academic programs and oversees implementation of existing and new curriculum initiatives district wide.
  • Develops professional learning opportunities related to standards based content and related best practice pedagogical delivery.
  • Assists in the evaluation and assessment of the effectiveness of current Humanities/ELA academic programs, and their effect on student achievement across the K-12 programs. Assists in conceptualizing, initiating and implementing new programs in identified, targeted areas as needed.
  • Works closely to supervise effective coaching and support from Humanities/ELA Department Heads, and evaluates Department Heads and coaching effectiveness with attention to fidelity across all schools.
  • Acts as liaison for program implementation to K-8 art, music and physical education departments.
  • Collaborates with building Administrators to assess need for individualized planning to meet particularly identified building needs.
  • Coordinates with other curriculum coordinators, program support staff, and administrators to provide vertically aligned instruction that meets the goals of the District coherence plan, with particular focus on Humanities/ELA instruction.
  • Works closely with the Administrator for Data, Assessment & Research, content based Curriculum Administrators who impact Humanities/ELA instruction, and building Administrators to review data, assess plan and implementation effectiveness, and provide strategies for targeted improvement.
  • Coordinates and maintains the Humanities/ELA Intervention Programs and assures consistency in our SRBI model.
  • Monitors District and building intervention programs.
  • Assists in the observation and evaluation of certified staff members using the District's Teacher Evaluation Plan.
  • Provides input and coordination in the development of differentiated and meaningful Professional Development for certified staff.
  • Such other assignments as directed by the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Academy Programming.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in education, doctorate preferred. Graduate work in literacy, curriculum development, instruction and assessment preferred.
  • Certificates: 092 Intermediate Administration and Supervision.
  • Two to three years of demonstrated leadership experience, including but not limited to one or more of the following: data team, instructional leadership team, group leader, lead teacher or similar, building administrator.
  • Demonstrated commitment to implementation of humanities programming.
  • Two to three years of experience in conducting walk-throughs, formal and informal observations and evaluations for certified staff members.
  • Two to three years of experience in student data analysis. Familiarity with DataWise or similar model preferred.
  • Experience with budgeting at the department level or higher.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, and to problem solve and resolve conflicts between leaders of academic priorities.
  • Commitment to Systems Based approaches to organizational change

Terms and Conditions:
Salary range as per DSAA Administrative Contract - 214-day work year.
Terms and conditions of employment as further described in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Danbury School Administrators Association and the Danbury Board of Education, a copy of which can be found on the District website at www.danbury.k12.ct.us under the District/Human Resources tabs.

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