Position Announcement: Blackwater Draw Museum Curator, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University seeks applications for a full, time permanent Blackwater Draw Museum Curator. The successful candidate must be able to, under limited supervision, assist the Director in directing the operational, financial, and personnel management activities of the museum. A Master of Arts degree in Anthropology or a related discipline is required, with demonstrable knowledge and experience with Paleoindian research, or Late Pleistocene faunal studies, or other aspects of early American prehistory. The ideal candidate should have experience with museum collections, database management, and show an ability for public speaking, public relations, giving hours, museum security, and technical writing. One year of experience with museum collections and related database management preferred. Work is moderately active in nature that occasionally requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force and/or moderate amount of fore frequently to constantly life, carry, push, pull or otherwise mover objects. 

Electronic applications may be submitted through the links avaiable on the Employment area within the ENMU Human Resources page. Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining qualifications, current CV, academic transcripts, and names of three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 15, 2014, with review continuing until position is filled. Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check and employee must have a valid drivers license at time of hire.