Feb 10, 2025

Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to announce the formation of an advisory committee charged with assisting in the search for a new Director of the Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art. The committee will evaluate nominees and make recommendations. The committee will be chaired by Lorelei Tanji, Endowed University Librarian. The other members are:

  • Kevin Appel, Professor and Department Chair, Department of Art
  • Richard Aste, Interim Director, Langson Institute and Museum of California Art
  • Bridget Cooks, Professor and Chancellor’s Fellow, Departments of African American Studies and Art History
  • Brian Hervey, Vice Chancellor, University Advancement and Alumni Relations
  • Tiffany López, Dean and Claire Trevor Professor, Claire Trevor School of the Arts
  • Tyrus Miller, Dean, School of Humanities, and Distinguished Professor, Departments of Art History and English
  • Kyhm Penfil, Principal Campus Counsel, Office of the Campus Counsel
  • Salvador Zárate, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology

A national search will be conducted to identify the most qualified candidates for this position. We have engaged Russell Reynolds Associates, a nationally recognized search consultant, to assist the committee. Nominations and applications are invited. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest in electronic form (Adobe PDF files preferred) to: LangsonIMCADirector@russellreynolds.com.

I welcome your participation in this important recruitment. A position description is posted on the Provost's Office Website.

Sincerely,

Hal Stern
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
Distinguished Professor, Department of Statistics