A great series that can be ordered online:
The UO Anthropological Papers series is published jointly by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and Department of Anthropology. Individual volumes, published periodically, are available for sale to booksellers and the general public as long as they are in stock. For libraries, the series is available for exchange; inquiries should be addressed to the head Serials Librarian, Knight Library, University of Oregon. Please provide the publication number, title, and the amount needed for all orders.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Curator of the Collection Position
Position Title: William and Lia Poorvu Curator of the Collection
Min Education: Ph.D.
Posted: June 1, 2010
Job Function: Curator
Min Experience: 7-10 Years
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Curatorial
Reports to: Director, dotted line to Chief Operating Officer
Type of Position: Exempt (salaried), full time
Scope of Position
The William and Lia Poorvu Curator of the Collection leads research and programming based on the collection of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The curator works closely with the museum's curatorial team to conceptualize and plan creative interdisciplinary programs. Under the direction of the Museum Director, the curator supervises care of the collection and historic building by working closely with the conservation department, the registrar and the archivist. In addition, the curator works closely with the contemporary, education, horticulture, and music departments.
To apply to a position at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, please send a cover letter indicating the position applied for, along with a current resume to HR@isgm.org.
You may also mail your cover letter and resume to:
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
2 Palace Road
Boston, MA 02115
Attn: Human Resources
Min Education: Ph.D.
Posted: June 1, 2010
Job Function: Curator
Min Experience: 7-10 Years
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Curatorial
Reports to: Director, dotted line to Chief Operating Officer
Type of Position: Exempt (salaried), full time
Scope of Position
The William and Lia Poorvu Curator of the Collection leads research and programming based on the collection of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The curator works closely with the museum's curatorial team to conceptualize and plan creative interdisciplinary programs. Under the direction of the Museum Director, the curator supervises care of the collection and historic building by working closely with the conservation department, the registrar and the archivist. In addition, the curator works closely with the contemporary, education, horticulture, and music departments.
To apply to a position at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, please send a cover letter indicating the position applied for, along with a current resume to HR@isgm.org.
You may also mail your cover letter and resume to:
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
2 Palace Road
Boston, MA 02115
Attn: Human Resources
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Head of Interpretation and Education
Head of Interpretation and Education | Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Job ID: 6877519
Job Duration: Indefinite
Position Title: Head of Interpretation and Education
Required Travel: 0-10%
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Posted: June 7, 2010
Job Function: Education
Min Experience: 3-5 Years
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $57,000.00 - $79,800.00 (Yearly Salary)
Contact Person: Sandra Harris
Email Address: sanharris@berkeley.edu
Apply URL: http://jobs.berkeley.edu/
Departmental Overview
The Museum was founded in 1901 by Phoebe Apperson Hearst, a visionary who saw the Hearst as the cultural cornerstone of one of the world’s leading research institutions, the University of California Berkeley.
Today, the Hearst houses the oldest and largest anthropological collection in the Western U.S., preserving and interpreting a global record of material culture as represented by more than 3.8 million catalogued objects. The Museum aims to promote the history and diversity of human cultures through research, education, exhibitions, and public programs. More information is available at http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu/.
Responsibilities
30% Educational Programming Planning and Production. Directs design and implementation of a comprehensive educational program for target audiences from K-12 to adult with the assistance of Curators, staff, and other subject matter experts. Uses the museum’s globally diverse collections to direct development of interpretive programs, activities and products. Develops classes, programs and activities of interest to multicultural audiences in support of the University’s focus on cultural competency. Builds programs based upon current theories about museum education for life-long learning and compliance with ADA regulations. Manages educators’ development of programs such as docent guided tours, gallery talks, lectures, seminars, concerts, workshops, and panel discussions. Manages educators’ development of multimedia online programming including virtual exhibitions and digital resources. Manages development of publications and materials such as books and gallery guides. Approves Museum Store Manager’s product selection and creation for retail and wholesale markets. Formally assesses needs of audiences. Systematically evaluates programs and educational materials for effectiveness. Coordinates employee scheduling for set-up and facilitation of all programs. Ensures all program and event personnel follow Campus Policies and the Museum’s Safety and Disaster Preparedness Policies and Procedures.
30% Exhibition Planning and Production. Creates and approves timelines and track progress of each exhibit’s project team using programs such as Excel and Basecamp. Participates in long-range planning for the reconfiguration, utilization, and appearance of the Museum’s galleries according to AAM and ADA standards. Oversees the development of plans for rotating exhibitions, permanent study storage exhibitions, and teaching exhibitions to be carried out by department staff. Develops digital exhibition components including images, audio and video. Works with Curators to produce exhibition labels and gallery materials. Approves selections of exhibit related retail products. Responsible for planning and staffing of exhibition openings.
30% Strategic Planning and Supervision. Develops and manages long-range plans for the growth of the museum’s exhibition, outreach, education and retail program. Annual goals and objectives are designed and measured based upon the long-range plan. Responsible for employee development. Hires, trains, and evaluates staff and volunteers. Recruits, supervises and keeps records for the work of staff, interns, work-study students, and volunteers in the Museum. Coordinates work of department staff to meet deadlines. Prepares annual department budget request and establishes working budgets from allocated funds. Monitors expenses throughout the year to ensure there are no cost overruns. Assists in developing and writing proposals for extramural support of programs. Is responsible for ensuring that extramurally funded programs meet the requirements of the granting agencies. Creates project files for the Museum’s archive including exhibition and program summary reports.
10% Marketing and PR. Assists with creation of program related marketing materials including website updates, calendars, invitations, flyers and ads. Ensures distribution of materials via mail, hand delivery, email and website. Represents the institution at scholarly, public, and cultivation events. Is trained to be a Public Relations and Media Rep for the Museum to speak or give interviews as needed.
Salary & Benefits
Annual: $57,000 - $79,800 Commensurate with knowledge and experience
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/forms_pubs/misc/benefits_of_belonging.pdf
Criminal Background Check
This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
UC Furloughs
The University of California Regents have approved a plan to enact system wide furloughs and other cost reduction measures due to the state budget crisis. This position may be subject to any cost cutting measures implemented at UC Berkeley.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications Strong knowledge of training development and/or learning strategies. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and strong leadership skills to work with multicultural faculty, staff and constituents. Strong budget and project management skills. Proficiency with computers; knowledge of FileMaker, Excel, Basecamp and graphic software such as Photoshop or InDesign Broad knowledge of museum education field and current trends. Broad knowledge of museum exhibition field and current trends. Broad knowledge of museum retail field and current trends. Strong supervisory and demonstrated leadership skills and abilities. Strong program coordination skills, including short and long range planning skills. Strong knowledge and skills in teaching in a university setting. Strong knowledge of fundraising, donor cultivation and/or grant writing. Strong knowledge about audience development and evaluation methods. Advanced content knowledge about anthropology, art history, history and/or related fields is required. Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in a foreign language is desired. Master’s degree in anthropology, education, museum studies, history, art history, and/or related fields preferred. PhD. highly regarded.
Candidates must apply on the UC Berkeley job website http://jobs.berkeley.edu/ position #10992.
Job ID: 6877519
Job Duration: Indefinite
Position Title: Head of Interpretation and Education
Required Travel: 0-10%
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Posted: June 7, 2010
Job Function: Education
Min Experience: 3-5 Years
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $57,000.00 - $79,800.00 (Yearly Salary)
Contact Person: Sandra Harris
Email Address: sanharris@berkeley.edu
Apply URL: http://jobs.berkeley.edu/
Departmental Overview
The Museum was founded in 1901 by Phoebe Apperson Hearst, a visionary who saw the Hearst as the cultural cornerstone of one of the world’s leading research institutions, the University of California Berkeley.
Today, the Hearst houses the oldest and largest anthropological collection in the Western U.S., preserving and interpreting a global record of material culture as represented by more than 3.8 million catalogued objects. The Museum aims to promote the history and diversity of human cultures through research, education, exhibitions, and public programs. More information is available at http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu/.
Responsibilities
30% Educational Programming Planning and Production. Directs design and implementation of a comprehensive educational program for target audiences from K-12 to adult with the assistance of Curators, staff, and other subject matter experts. Uses the museum’s globally diverse collections to direct development of interpretive programs, activities and products. Develops classes, programs and activities of interest to multicultural audiences in support of the University’s focus on cultural competency. Builds programs based upon current theories about museum education for life-long learning and compliance with ADA regulations. Manages educators’ development of programs such as docent guided tours, gallery talks, lectures, seminars, concerts, workshops, and panel discussions. Manages educators’ development of multimedia online programming including virtual exhibitions and digital resources. Manages development of publications and materials such as books and gallery guides. Approves Museum Store Manager’s product selection and creation for retail and wholesale markets. Formally assesses needs of audiences. Systematically evaluates programs and educational materials for effectiveness. Coordinates employee scheduling for set-up and facilitation of all programs. Ensures all program and event personnel follow Campus Policies and the Museum’s Safety and Disaster Preparedness Policies and Procedures.
30% Exhibition Planning and Production. Creates and approves timelines and track progress of each exhibit’s project team using programs such as Excel and Basecamp. Participates in long-range planning for the reconfiguration, utilization, and appearance of the Museum’s galleries according to AAM and ADA standards. Oversees the development of plans for rotating exhibitions, permanent study storage exhibitions, and teaching exhibitions to be carried out by department staff. Develops digital exhibition components including images, audio and video. Works with Curators to produce exhibition labels and gallery materials. Approves selections of exhibit related retail products. Responsible for planning and staffing of exhibition openings.
30% Strategic Planning and Supervision. Develops and manages long-range plans for the growth of the museum’s exhibition, outreach, education and retail program. Annual goals and objectives are designed and measured based upon the long-range plan. Responsible for employee development. Hires, trains, and evaluates staff and volunteers. Recruits, supervises and keeps records for the work of staff, interns, work-study students, and volunteers in the Museum. Coordinates work of department staff to meet deadlines. Prepares annual department budget request and establishes working budgets from allocated funds. Monitors expenses throughout the year to ensure there are no cost overruns. Assists in developing and writing proposals for extramural support of programs. Is responsible for ensuring that extramurally funded programs meet the requirements of the granting agencies. Creates project files for the Museum’s archive including exhibition and program summary reports.
10% Marketing and PR. Assists with creation of program related marketing materials including website updates, calendars, invitations, flyers and ads. Ensures distribution of materials via mail, hand delivery, email and website. Represents the institution at scholarly, public, and cultivation events. Is trained to be a Public Relations and Media Rep for the Museum to speak or give interviews as needed.
Salary & Benefits
Annual: $57,000 - $79,800 Commensurate with knowledge and experience
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/forms_pubs/misc/benefits_of_belonging.pdf
Criminal Background Check
This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
UC Furloughs
The University of California Regents have approved a plan to enact system wide furloughs and other cost reduction measures due to the state budget crisis. This position may be subject to any cost cutting measures implemented at UC Berkeley.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications Strong knowledge of training development and/or learning strategies. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and strong leadership skills to work with multicultural faculty, staff and constituents. Strong budget and project management skills. Proficiency with computers; knowledge of FileMaker, Excel, Basecamp and graphic software such as Photoshop or InDesign Broad knowledge of museum education field and current trends. Broad knowledge of museum exhibition field and current trends. Broad knowledge of museum retail field and current trends. Strong supervisory and demonstrated leadership skills and abilities. Strong program coordination skills, including short and long range planning skills. Strong knowledge and skills in teaching in a university setting. Strong knowledge of fundraising, donor cultivation and/or grant writing. Strong knowledge about audience development and evaluation methods. Advanced content knowledge about anthropology, art history, history and/or related fields is required. Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in a foreign language is desired. Master’s degree in anthropology, education, museum studies, history, art history, and/or related fields preferred. PhD. highly regarded.
Candidates must apply on the UC Berkeley job website http://jobs.berkeley.edu/ position #10992.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Herskovits at the Heart of Blackness
From a news release:
HERSKOVITS AT THE HEART OF BLACKNESS is the third title in California Newsreel's monthly preview series. We invite our colleagues to view the film for free before making a purchase for your school, library, conference or organization.
About the film:
*Organization of American Historians Erik Barnouw Award Honorable Mention Recipient
*Winner, 2009 John O'Connor Film Award of the American Historical Association
*Winner, Best Documentary, Hollywood Black Film Festival
Is there a politics of knowledge? Who controls what knowledge is produced and how it will be used? Is there “objective” scholarship and, if so, how does it become politicized? These questions are examined through this groundbreaking film on the life and career of Melville J. Herskovits (1895-1963), the pioneering American anthropologist of African Studies and one of the most controversial intellectuals of the 20th century. How did this son of Jewish immigrants come to play such a decisive role in the shaping of modern African American and African identities? Herskovits emerges as an iconic figure in on-going debates in the social sciences over the ethics of representation and the right of a people to represent themselves.
Read more about the documentary here.
HERSKOVITS AT THE HEART OF BLACKNESS is the third title in California Newsreel's monthly preview series. We invite our colleagues to view the film for free before making a purchase for your school, library, conference or organization.
About the film:
*Organization of American Historians Erik Barnouw Award Honorable Mention Recipient
*Winner, 2009 John O'Connor Film Award of the American Historical Association
*Winner, Best Documentary, Hollywood Black Film Festival
Is there a politics of knowledge? Who controls what knowledge is produced and how it will be used? Is there “objective” scholarship and, if so, how does it become politicized? These questions are examined through this groundbreaking film on the life and career of Melville J. Herskovits (1895-1963), the pioneering American anthropologist of African Studies and one of the most controversial intellectuals of the 20th century. How did this son of Jewish immigrants come to play such a decisive role in the shaping of modern African American and African identities? Herskovits emerges as an iconic figure in on-going debates in the social sciences over the ethics of representation and the right of a people to represent themselves.
Read more about the documentary here.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
100 Incredible Anthropology Lectures
A useful list to find great anthropology lectures online.
We've only a watched a few. But lectures like the one by Wade Davis on Endangered Cultures will inspire you to become an anthropologist all over again.
[Ed. Note: A few links seem to lead to websites that want you to buy something. But most links lead to a cool lecture!]
We've only a watched a few. But lectures like the one by Wade Davis on Endangered Cultures will inspire you to become an anthropologist all over again.
[Ed. Note: A few links seem to lead to websites that want you to buy something. But most links lead to a cool lecture!]
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Return to Moundville
A long article in the American Indian Times talking about repatriation and NAGPRA with the Choctaw. Several quotes come from Museum Anthropology editorial board member, Dorothy Lippert.
In other NAGPRA news, here is a new article to appear in Curator: "NAGPRA: Effective Repatriation Programs and Cultural Change in Museums." We haven't read it yet, but seems to be an interesting new viewpoint (and set of data) on how repatriation and consultation really work in the United States.
In other NAGPRA news, here is a new article to appear in Curator: "NAGPRA: Effective Repatriation Programs and Cultural Change in Museums." We haven't read it yet, but seems to be an interesting new viewpoint (and set of data) on how repatriation and consultation really work in the United States.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
KU Spencer Museum News
For years, the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas has sought to expand. Now it’s taking a major step in that direction. ... Read more here!
Saturday, June 05, 2010
New Online Journal
Submit an article to "Journal of Anthropology," which provides a rapid forum for the dissemination of original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of anthropology.
Journal of Anthropology is published using an open access publication model, meaning that all interested readers are able to freely access the journal online without the need for a subscription. The journal has a distinguished editorial board with extensive academic qualifications, ensuring that the journal maintains high scientific standards and has a broad international coverage. A current list of the journal's editors can be found here.
Manuscripts should be submitted to the journal online. Once a manuscript has been accepted for publication, it will undergo language copyediting, typesetting, and reference validation in order to provide the highest publication quality possible.
Journal of Anthropology is published using an open access publication model, meaning that all interested readers are able to freely access the journal online without the need for a subscription. The journal has a distinguished editorial board with extensive academic qualifications, ensuring that the journal maintains high scientific standards and has a broad international coverage. A current list of the journal's editors can be found here.
Manuscripts should be submitted to the journal online. Once a manuscript has been accepted for publication, it will undergo language copyediting, typesetting, and reference validation in order to provide the highest publication quality possible.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Heritage and Archaeology Postdoc
Postdoctoral Position in Heritage and Archaeology, Stanford University
The Stanford Archaeology Center announces a postdoctoral position in any area of global heritage with some preference for applicants working on archaeological ethics, rights and internationalism. The main focus of the fellowship will be on published output. The candidate is also expected to teach one course per year in heritage, organize one academic conference at Stanford during the fellowship, and engage with faculty and graduate students at the Center. The faculty sponsor of this postdoc will be Prof. Lynn Meskell.
The appointment carries a twelve-month salary commensurate with the University Provost established minimum pay levels based on research experience. The appointment may be eligible for renewal for up to three years based on satisfactory performance and the existence of funding. Postdoctoral scholars are required to be in residence in the Stanford area during the term of the appointment. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. no earlier than September 1 , 2005, and have completed all degree requirements by January 1 , 2011. U.S. citizenship is not required.
The application receipt deadline is September 1, 2010. Interviews will be held in October 2010 and the position will begin in early January, 2011.
Submit your print materials via U.S. mail to:
Heritage Postdoctoral Fellowship Search Committee
Stanford Archaeology Center
Stanford University
P. O. Box 20446
Stanford, CA 94309
All applications must include the following:
- A current curriculum vitae
- A statement of proposed research
- A dissertation abstract or summary
- An undergraduate/graduate course proposal, inclusive of syllabus
- A conference proposal
- A writing sample (dissertation chapter or other paper)
- Three sealed letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the recommender to the address above.
Please direct inquiries to archaeology@stanford.edu.
The Stanford Archaeology Center announces a postdoctoral position in any area of global heritage with some preference for applicants working on archaeological ethics, rights and internationalism. The main focus of the fellowship will be on published output. The candidate is also expected to teach one course per year in heritage, organize one academic conference at Stanford during the fellowship, and engage with faculty and graduate students at the Center. The faculty sponsor of this postdoc will be Prof. Lynn Meskell.
The appointment carries a twelve-month salary commensurate with the University Provost established minimum pay levels based on research experience. The appointment may be eligible for renewal for up to three years based on satisfactory performance and the existence of funding. Postdoctoral scholars are required to be in residence in the Stanford area during the term of the appointment. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. no earlier than September 1 , 2005, and have completed all degree requirements by January 1 , 2011. U.S. citizenship is not required.
The application receipt deadline is September 1, 2010. Interviews will be held in October 2010 and the position will begin in early January, 2011.
Submit your print materials via U.S. mail to:
Heritage Postdoctoral Fellowship Search Committee
Stanford Archaeology Center
Stanford University
P. O. Box 20446
Stanford, CA 94309
All applications must include the following:
- A current curriculum vitae
- A statement of proposed research
- A dissertation abstract or summary
- An undergraduate/graduate course proposal, inclusive of syllabus
- A conference proposal
- A writing sample (dissertation chapter or other paper)
- Three sealed letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the recommender to the address above.
Please direct inquiries to archaeology@stanford.edu.
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