Position Announcement: Director, Director of the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, University of New Mexico

The UNM College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Anthropology at the level of Full Professor with tenure, Associate Professor with tenure, or probationary tenure track Associate Professor (as applicable) to begin August, 2018. The successful candidate will serve as the Director of the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology on a 5-year term basis (may be renewed), and will also teach in the Department. We seek a scholar who will complement a three-subfield department (including archaeology, ethnology and evolutionary anthropology) with national recognition for scholarship and graduate training.

Applications received by November 15, 2017 will receive best consideration. The position will remain open until filled. A complete application consists of: 1) letter of intent addressing the applicant's qualifications for the position, 2) a description of the applicant's current research activities, teaching interests and experience, 3) five-year research plan, 4) current CV, 5) a vision statement for the Maxwell museum, and 6) full contact information of three professional references. All application materials must be submitted via http://unmjobs.unm.edu/. Requisition # 2607. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Anthropology or related field has been awarded by time of appointment.
Two years of prior museum employment by start of appointment.
Evidence of an active research program as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and grant funding.
Experience in supervising employees and managing budgets.

Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of extensive experience in museum administration, including in a university setting.
Evidence of successful institutional fundraising and development.
Evidence of curatorial and/or collections management.
Evidence of public outreach to diverse communities.
Evidence of leadership and ability to foster multidisciplinary research to complement existing strengths in UNM Anthropology.
Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Evidence of an established extramurally funded research program in any of the subfields of anthropology.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Position Announcement: Instructor or Assistant Professor of Native American/Indigenous Studies, University of Chicago

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Chicago invites applications for a faculty position in Native American/Indigenous Studies. Areas of specialization might include, but are not limited to environmental and resource management studies, finance, gender and sexuality studies, globalization and indigenous-settler colonial relations, law and politics, and museum and visual studies. A goal of the search is to increase faculty diversity, and we therefore welcome applicants who come from historically underrepresented groups.

The successful candidate(s) will be appointed as either an Assistant Professor, or as a Provost Fellow with an initial two-year appointment at the faculty rank of Instructor. This initial period is intended to serve in lieu of a postdoctoral appointment for the same period, during which Provost Fellows will teach one class per year. At the end of the initial term, Provost Fellows will ordinarily be promoted to Assistant Professor.

Appointments may begin as early as July 1, 2018. Candidates are expected to have the PhD in hand, and no more than two years of postdoctoral experience by the time the appointment begins. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. Early submission is encouraged. Applications must be submitted through the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website, http://tinyurl.com/ybx54sno.

Questions regarding the application process should be sent to Kim Schafer at schaferk@uchicago.edu.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-0287 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.

Applications must include: (1) a current curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter that describes your research, publication, and professional profile; your research and publication plans for the next 3-5 year period; and your plans for teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels, (3) a one-page précis of your dissertation (dissertation abstract) or most recently published monograph, (4) one sample of scholarly writing (a published article or unpublished paper or chapter), and (5) three letters of reference. Reference letter submission information will be provided during the application process.

Position Announcement: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship, American Philosophical Society

Application deadline: November 27, 2017. Notification: February 2018

The American Philosophical Society (APS), the nation’s first learned society, invites applications for its two-year Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellowship. The APS seeks applications from recent PhDs in the fields of 18th- or 19th-century American history, history of science, art history, museology, or any other related humanities disciplines. The Fellowship, based in the APS Museum, will provide hands-on experience in curatorial work and the opportunity to pursue an independent research project, preferably one related to the collections or programs of the Society’s Library and Museum. As the public face of the Society, the museum researches and interprets the APS’s extensive collections for the regional, national, and international visitors who come to Philadelphia’s historic district.

The goals of the Museum are to:

 Share the circa 13 million manuscripts and other materials held by the Society with the general public through curated thematic exhibitions.

 Nurture the spirit of inquiry, promote critical thinking, and engender enthusiasm for object-based learning by using primary source documents and authentic objects.

The Mellon Fellow’s primary responsibility will be to conduct research in the APS Library and Museum collections in preparation for exhibitions exploring the intersections of history, art, and science. The Fellow will be fully integrated into the APS Museum staff, working closely with others on the curatorial team. They will select objects for exhibitions and develop thematic narratives. The Fellow will gain extensive experience in planning and implementing exhibitions as well as researching and writing interpretive materials for non-scholarly audiences (exhibition labels and text panels, website text, etc.). Depending on the Fellow’s interests and the Museum’s needs, they may also participate in public programming, museum education, collections management, and website development. Upcoming exhibitions include (working titles):

April – December, 2018: Benjamin Franklin to the Moon: 275th Anniversary Exhibition

April – December, 2019: Mapping the New Nation

April – December, 2020: TBD; Announced October 1, 2017 at

http://amphilsoc.org/grants/curatorialfellowship

Twenty percent of the Fellow’s time will be reserved for their own independent research, ideally using resources at the APS or kindred regional institutions. The Fellow will also be expected to participate in the vibrant intellectual community at the Society, including biannual symposia for the elected Members of the APS, monthly lunches at the Library with visiting scholars, and evening programs with specialists in a wide range of fields.

This two-year Fellowship begins July 1, 2018 and ends June 30, 2020. Compensation is $47,000 a year plus benefits, along with additional funds for research support, travel, and relocation. The Fellowship may not be held concurrently with any other fellowship or grant. The application deadline is November 27, 2017. Notification is in February 2018.

Qualifications:

 PhD in any humanities discipline, awarded within the past five years. 18th- and 19th-century American history, the history of science, and the history of art often relate most closely to exhibition content. However, the museum’s approach is interdisciplinary, and applications from qualified researchers in any humanities discipline are welcome. Applicants must have PhD in hand by June 30, 2018.

 Excellent analytical and writing skills; experience in writing for different purposes and broad audiences.

 Comfort with working collaboratively.

 Broad interests, along with the intellectual and conceptual tools necessary for working across disciplines and time periods, and for making creative connections.

 Flexibility and the capacity to learn quickly.

 Project-oriented organizational skills.

 Strong interest in exploring a career in the museum field.

REQUIRED MATERIALS (APPLICATION CHECKLIST)

Applications must be submitted by EMAIL only to MellonFellowship@amphilsoc.org with the subject line as follows: Last Name, First Name - Mellon Application 2018-20

Include:

 Cover letter stating interest in exploring curatorial work.

 Completed application form, found at http://amphilsoc.org/grants/curatorialfellowship

 Comprehensive curriculum vitae, with items listed within categories in reverse chronological order (include external support received during graduate study, fellowships, teaching or research assistantships, tuition grants, etc.).

 Statement of current research interests (no more than 1,500 words). This statement should include a description of a potential personal research project during the Fellowship, preferably one related to the APS collections or programs.

 Excerpt(s) from dissertation or thesis (no more than 5,000 words). An excerpt from a working draft is acceptable.

 Example of non-scholarly writing, if available.

 A letter from a Department Chair or Director of Graduate Studies (or equivalent) confirming that the applicant has completed or will complete their PhD by the required date.

 Three confidential letters of recommendation, which must be submitted with the APS recommendation form provided at http://amphilsoc.org/grants/curatorialfellowship

 See application form for further instructions.


To Download Application Form and Recommendation Forms:
http://amphilsoc.org/grants/curatorialfellowship

For Further Information on Library and Museum Collections:
http://amphilsoc.org/library and http://apsmuseum.org/collection

Position Announcement: Muslims in Brooklyn Project Coordinator, Brooklyn Historical Society

The Muslims in Brooklyn Project Coordinator will work closely with the Oral Historian at Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) to coordinate the implementation of a dynamic multi-faceted public history project designed to amplify the stories of Brooklyn’s Muslim communities, and contextualize those stories in the broader history of Brooklyn. Using oral histories, the project will provide opportunities for Muslims to tell their stories in all their complexity and nuance, create essential avenues for non-Muslims to understand how those stories relate to and speak to their own experiences, and promote listening as a tool for greater accountability and openness among our civic institutions and leaders. 

The oral histories collected as part of the project will serve as the basis for an interpretive website, an art-focused exhibition, an educational curriculum, a public programming series, and a publication—all of which will be designed to provide learning opportunities, challenge assumptions, and promote tolerance and understanding about Brooklyn’s rich ethnic and religious heritage.

As a member of this highly collaborative team, the Project Coordinator will participate in decision-making at all points in the project and will contribute to shaping content and goals of oral history collecting, public programming, and multimedia web publishing. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with historical research
• Conduct oral histories: identify prospective narrators, develop interview guides, record interviews, and audit transcripts
• Liaise with oral history interviewers and narrators to ensure oral history best practices and documentation 
• Curate, edit, and produce audio clips from oral histories 
• Represent the project both internally to BHS departments and externally to community members and other stakeholders
• Assist with event design and coordinate logistics for project-related events, meetings, and programs 
• Coordinate communications with internal and external audiences 
• Assist in managing content for project website 
• Track overall project progress using project management tools 
• Provide administrative support for project meetings, vendor services, tracking invoices and purchase orders 
• Assist in the preparation of reports to be submitted both internally and externally to funders 

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA or higher in History, Religious Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Studies, or a related field 
• Experience conducting oral history interviews
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented ability to stay on-task in a complex environment 
• Ability to work independently on administrative projects and ensure that they are accomplished in a timely and accurate manner 
• Comfort with both Mac and PC platforms, using MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with interfaith dialogue, as well as familiarity with concepts of religious diversity and pluralism 
• Knowledge of Brooklyn’s Muslim communities
• Familiarity with multimedia software (Audacity, Photoshop), and content management systems like WordPress 
• Understanding of and interest in the history of New York and Brooklyn
• Interest and Experience writing online content for a broad audience 
• Experience working in a historical society, museum, library, academic, or related institution

Compensation:  

Part Time: $25/hour, 25 hours/week for one year; renewable for a second-year pending additional funding. BHS staff ID grants free entrance to museums around New York City.

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to: oralhistory@brooklynhistory.org with “Project Coordinator” in the subject line. Be prepared to send writing samples. Applications will be reviewed immediately.

Posting Date:  

September 14, 2017

More here. 

Position Announcement: Integrative Collections Director, Denver Museum of Nature and Science

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) seeks a motivated individual with a background and passion for natural history and the management of collections to fill a new and exciting position, Director of Integrative Collections. The Museum’s research, education, archives, and library collections have been consolidated under one functional area, and we are in search of a leader to guide this new branch. The successful individual will help craft a vision to raise the profile and accessibility of DMNS’ collections, while leading a highly skilled team that provides professional collections management, and support for research, education, and Museum programming. The ability to do collections outreach and communicate the value of our collections is an important component of this position.

The Museum has committed significant resources towards caring for its growing collections including opening of the 63,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Avenir Collections Center in 2014. The museum has also committed to supporting the research collections by establishing new collections support positions within the Research and Collections Division.

This position will report directly to the Vice President of Research & Collections/Chief Curator. It will be key to work closely with the division’s other directors, directly supervise collections managers, archives, and education collections staff, and manage a budget focused on collections care.

The world-class collections at DMNS include 4.1 million objects and specimens in Anthropology, Archives, Earth Sciences, Education, Health Sciences, Library, and Zoology. Collections span seven continents, deep time to the present, with a major focus on the American West. A large portion of the collections are databased and publicly accessible, including access through other portals (e.g., iDigBio, GBIF). The Research and Collections Division is supported by 35 staff members, multiple-grant-funded positions, and approximately 700 volunteers.

Information about the Museum’s collections can be found here: https://www.dmns.org/science/integrative-collections/

Essential duties:
Provides strategic leadership for collections staff by providing opportunities for career growth and continuing education by building networks with museums for training in collections management.
Awareness of pan-Museum strategy and initiatives and ability to communicate that vision to the staff and integrate into the department.
Inspires staff to excellence, by providing timely feedback and rewarding exceptional performance.
Provides vision for team collaboration within the department and across the museum.
Works with curators to ensure strategic growth of the collections, deaccessions, and repatriation are within parameters of DMNS collection policies.
Evaluates, develops, updates and oversees the implementation of collections management policies and the long-term collections plan and submits for approval through the appropriate channels.
Ensures proper utilization and methodology of collection databases.
Assists with logistics of collection acquisitions that are relevant to the mission of the museum.
Oversees grant administration, budgets, and projects in accordance with museum procedures to improve the care, growth, access, and use of collections.
Oversees implementation of innovative approaches for increasing accessibility and use of the collections.
Serves as a Museum public spokesperson for the collections, and provides professional expertise as needed to other areas of the museum and the media in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements:​
Master’s degree in earth sciences, life sciences or social sciences is required; PhD preferred.
7 years’ experience in managing natural history collections.
5 years’ experience utilizing a collection database.
5 years’ experience managing professional level staff required.
5 years’ experience securing and administering grants and budget management required.
Some travel will be required.
Some evening and weekend work required.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.

Ideal candidate will:
Have a PhD preferred in earth sciences, life sciences, or social sciences.
Be a leader that can inspire their team.
Be a visionary that can increase community and research exposure to our collections.
Have public speaking and experience working with media.

Core values:
We love science.
We are curious, creative and playful.
We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment and for our future.
We think critically and act with empathy.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral part in the continued success of the Museum, with 450+ full-time and part-time employees and more than 1,800 volunteers. We are building on our already solid foundation with a strong vision and solid strategy to recreate and redefine how we engage our community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world.

Application Instructions:
Please submit your cover letter and resume by October 15, 2017. Resumes will not be accepted after this time.
Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum’s website: http://www.dmns.org/about-us/jobs-and-internships/jobs/
Due to the high volume of people who apply, we are not able to respond to specific inquiries regarding your application status.
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Fellowship Opportunity: Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in Native American Studies and Caribbean Studies, Wesleyan University

1. Native American Studies

Wesleyan University invites applications for an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in American Studies. We seek a scholar whose research focuses on the cultures and/or history of indigenous people in North America. The successful candidate will offer courses originating in the American Studies Department. The fellowship includes limited teaching duties and opportunities for scholarly research and professional development. Ph.D. must be received before July 2018 and preferably since 2014. Annual stipend of $50,000, research/travel funds, and health insurance. Renewable for a second year. Applications, including cover letter, CV, a writing sample (either a manuscript of no more than 30 pages or an article), and contact information for three referees must be submitted online at https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/5966.  Inquiries may be directed to Professor J. Kehaulani Kauanui, Director, Center for the Americas, jkauanui@wesleyan.edu. Applications received by October 1, 2017 will receive full consideration.  Wesleyan University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Antonio Farias, VP for Equity & Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator, 860-685-4771, afarias@wesleyan.edu.

2. Caribbean StudiesWesleyan University invites applications for an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Latin American Studies. We seek a scholar who specializes in Caribbean Studies, with preference, due to the courses already in our curriculum, given to candidates whose research focuses on non-literary cultural and/or historical aspects of the Caribbean. The successful candidate will offer courses originating in the Latin American Studies Program. The fellowship includes limited teaching duties and opportunities for scholarly research and professional development. Ph.D. must be received before July 2018 and preferably since 2014. Annual stipend of $50,000, research/travel funds, and health insurance. Renewable for a second year. Applications, including cover letter, CV, a writing sample (either a manuscript of no more than 30 pages or an article), and contact information for three referees must be submitted online at

https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/5967. Inquiries may be directed to Professor J. Kehaulani Kauanui, Director, Center for the Americas, <jkauanui@wesleyan.edu> Applications received by November 1, 2017 will receive full consideration.  Wesleyan University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Antonio Farias, VP for Equity & Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator, 860-685-4771, afarias@wesleyan.edu.

Position Announcement: "Museum and Society" Coordinator and a Capacity Building Coordinator, International Council on Museums (ICOM)

ICOM is looking to add two new members to the ICOM General Secretariat. The two offers are: a "Museum and Society" Coordinator and a Capacity Building Coordinator.
Please send your application to icom.jobs@gmail.com before August 31st.
Interviews (if necessary via Skype) will be hold on September 26th/27th.

"Museum and Society" Coordinator
Development and coordination of international activities and partnerships under the theme "Museum and Society":

Profile:
> 3 years of experience in international cooperation or museum/cultural sector
> Proficiency in English and French (Spanish is a plus)
> Team player, curious, diplomatic

Read the full job description here (french version only).


Capacity Building Coordinator (Museum Sector)Development and coordination of international training activities for museum professionals.

Profile:
> 3 years of experience in international cooperation and/or project management of cultural or museum training
> Fluent English and French (Spanish is a plus)
> Team player, organisational skills, excellent interpersonal skills

Read the full job description here.

Position Announcement: Collections Management Specialist, Hamline University

Job Description Summary
This position oversees management of collections and documentation in the Hamline University repository for the Minnesota Indians Affairs Council (MIAC) Burial Sites Program. The collections manager works closely with MIAC to implement data standards, monitor legal and ethical implications of care standards, and ensure distribution of collections information to authorized personnel.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities
* Works with MIAC to monitor legal and ethical implications of care standards, loans, and documentation such as photography
* Works with MIAC to develop and implement data standards
* Oversees care and control of collections in storage
* Oversees object movements and location histories
* Oversees creation and maintenance of collections documentation
* Oversees maintenance of archives
* Ensures distribution of collections information, as needed
* Contributes to grant reports, as needed
* Supervises the Laboratory Manager
* All other duties as requested

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and Collections Management Database software such as EMu, Argus, Rediscovery, Collective Access, Mimsy XG, or TMS.
* Experience implementing a new collections management system
* Experience working with and/or sensitivity to Native American Communities
* Knowledge of library, archives, and museum collections metadata standards
* Knowledge of NAGPRA requirements pertaining to human remains
* Knowledge of Minnesota Field Archaeology Act SS 138.31-.42
* Knowledge of Minnesota Private Cemeteries Act SS 307.08
* Experience excavating human remains.

Minimum Education/Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
* 5 years of experience in anthropology / archaeology collections management in a museum setting
Preferred Education/Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Anthropology or Museum Studies

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; gender expression; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local commission; disability; age; or protected veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

More here.

Position Announcement: Museum Education and Public Programs Coordinator at the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum in Nome, AK

The Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum comprises over 15,000 historical and cultural objects from the Bering Strait, 12,000 photographic prints and negatives, and 300 linear feet of archival materials. The Museum reopened in October 2016 in a brand-new facility with two exhibit galleries, collections range, collections lab, research room, offices, and conference area. The Museum is dedicated to sharing local knowledge, engaging with our regional communities, and providing public access to the collection.

The Museum is looking for an individual who has experience providing educational programs to diverse audiences and an enthusiasm for the vibrant culture and communities of rural Alaska. A summary of job responsibilities are below, please contact me for further information at:achan@nomealaska.org; 907-443-6631

A great opportunity if you have ever thought about living and working in Alaska!

Summary:
Under direction of the Museum Director assists in the development, coordination, and operation of educational and public programs for the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate educational and public programs that complement the exhibits, collection, and mission of the Museum.

Serve as the school liaison for the Museum including but not limited to: schedule and lead school group tours, plan educational visits to classrooms, design educational curriculum, and develop loan kits for schools.

Develop and implement a wide range of public programs for the Museum including: guided tours, gallery talks, workshops, film screenings, art activities, public classes, evening events, and cultural preservation projects.

Plan and coordinate special programming for Iditarod, cruise ship tours, and other events.

Produce and distribute educational materials including brochures, posters, and lesson plans.

Develop and coordinate the Museum membership program including: promote membership sales, produce and mail membership packets, maintain membership database, plan special events and incentives for members.

Maintain inventory of Museum gift store products, transactions and reports, cash accounting.

Create training manuals and activities for docents and volunteers. Schedule and oversee docents and volunteers.

Develop internship programs for high school and college students.

Oversee public outreach for the Museum including developing a printed newsletter, writing news releases, producing content for the Museum Facebook page and City of Nome website, and responding to public enquiries for information.

Research grant opportunities for educational Museum projects, prepare grant applications, implement project goals and objectives, write grant reports.

Help maintain cleanliness of the Museum.

May be required to work weekends.

Other duties as assigned by the Museum Director.

Education and/or Experience:
A Bachelor's Degree in the field of Education, Museum Studies, History, Anthropology, or Social Science; 4-5 years of increasingly responsible program experience for museums, schools, or educational organizations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Hours: Full Time, 40/hr wk

Salary: $25.68-$27.64/hr plus benefits

Position Announcement: Curator of Contemporary Art: John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University

Job Title: Curator of Contemporary Art – Job ID # 41593 (Non-tenure track faculty position)
Location: John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, Sarasota, FL

Responsibilities
Primary responsibility is serving as the Curator of Contemporary Art at the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The position is responsible for developing dynamic exhibitions on contemporary art and artists and continuing to build The Ringling’s contemporary art collection through gifts and acquisitions. The curator oversees the programming of the museum’s contemporary permanent collection galleries as well as the recently opened Monda Gallery of Contemporary Art, a space that spotlights innovative new projects by living artists. In addition, the Curator is expected to develop engaging exhibition projects for the temporary exhibition galleries of the The Ringling’s Searing Wing and occasionally oversee the hosting of traveling exhibitions.

The Curator of Contemporary Art is responsible for research and scholarship on the 20th and 21stcentury art collection and in producing interpretation of the collections, scholarly publications, and exhibitions catalogues. The Curator works collaboratively with the Curatorial, Education, and Collection teams and manages special projects as needed; creates project plans and budgets and monitors project expenditures; develops docent training materials in collaboration with the Education department; teaches and mentors interns and fellows; participates in donor cultivation, outreach, and lecturing in the community; and interfaces with colleagues at the national/international level.

This is a non-tenure track faculty position at Florida State University and reports to the Executive Director.

About The Ringling
The Ringling is a center for art, history and learning situated on 66 acres on Sarasota Bay. It is built on the legacy of circus entrepreneur, collector of art and financier John Ringling and his wife Mable.

The Ringling inspires visitors with an acclaimed collection of Old Master paintings, explores with them the diverse cultures and art of Asia, delights them with the story of the American circus, and transports them to the Roaring Twenties during a tour of the magnificent Ca’ d’Zan mansion.

The Ringling is also committed to exhibiting the work of an emerging community of living artists that moves beyond traditional practice and features dynamic and engaging contemporary visual and performing arts.

The Ringling is the State Art Museum of Florida. Affiliated with Florida State University, it is one of the largest university art centers in the nation.

Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field and three years of related work experience. High level of knowledge of Contemporary art. Ability to read at least one foreign language. Knowledge of collections management and the responsibilities of compliance with the American Association of Museum’s policies and procedures. Skill in public speaking. Ability to conduct original and secondary research in the field of Art History.

Preferred
Ph.D. plus two to three years of curatorial experience. Fluency in at least one additional language. Experience working with donors, major museums, and galleries.

Contact Info
For more information, or for technical assistance, please contact Ringling Human Resources at 941-359-5700 ext 2605 or employment@ringling.org

How to Apply
If qualified and interested in this position, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check, to include fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled &Veteran Employer. FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.hr.fsu.edu/pdf/publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf

Position Announcement: Director and Professor of Practice, Lehigh University Art Galleries

Lehigh University seeks a dynamic and visionary Director for the Lehigh University Art Galleries, an appointment with faculty status at the rank of Professor of Practice in the Department of Art, Architecture and Design of the College of Arts and Sciences. The position presents an exceptional opportunity for an individual with demonstrated experience in museum leadership to lead an art gallery and teaching museum within one of the nation’s premier research universities, in an academic environment committed to undergraduate education.

As the chief administrative officer of the Lehigh University Art Galleries, the Director will be responsible for the administration and oversight of all programming and operations for the gallery. This includes shaping a strategic vision for exhibitions and educational programming that support the university’s core teaching and research mission; the care and stewardship of the gallery’s teaching collection; supervision of staff, student interns, and volunteers; budget management, fundraising, and donor development; marketing and communications; and a broad mission of public engagement intended to expand the impact and visibility of the gallery, its exhibitions, and collection within and beyond the campus community, and to enhance its regional and national reputation.

The Director will have demonstrated accomplishments and expertise in the above areas of administration, and a clear vision of what it means to be a vibrant and public-facing gallery and teaching museum in an interdisciplinary research university setting. Outstanding organizational management skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and an ability to build close working relationships within a larger institutional setting are required. The Director will hold a concurrent appointment as Professor of Practice in the Department of Art, Architecture and Design, teaching 1 to 2 courses per academic year in his or her area of expertise, preferably museum studies, curatorial practice, art history, or a closely related discipline.

Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience and at least 8 years of cumulative experience working in the museum or gallery setting, with some portion of that time spent in an advanced administrative or curatorial role. Eligible candidates will hold a master’s degree or higher in museum studies, administration, or education; curatorial studies; art history; fine arts; or other related field of study relevant to museum practice.

This is a full-time (11 month) non-tenure track, renewable position with an initial three-year appointment, reporting to the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2018.

Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a brief 3-4 page statement outlining their strategic vision of the role and potential of academic galleries and teaching museums in contemporary higher education; and contact information for three professional references. All materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9326. Review of applications will begin on November 1 and will continue until the position has been filled.

About Lehigh
A private and highly selective institution ranked among the top 40 national research universities by U.S. News & World Report, Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. It serves a community of over 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students from the United States and across the world. The Lehigh University Art Galleries has eight full-time staff and four campus gallery spaces, including a 6,000 square foot main gallery in the university’s Zoellner Arts Center and an extensive outdoor sculpture collection. Established in 1927, it presents a rotating schedule of exhibitions and selections from a distinguished teaching collection of more than 14,000 works of art, with extensive holdings in 19th-century through contemporary art from North America, Latin America, and Europe, particularly photography and works on paper. The Department of Art, Architecture and Design is an undergraduate department with 15 full-time faculty serving approximately 90 majors and 60 minors. It offers major and minor programs in art, architecture, design, and art history, with an additional minor program in museum studies.

Lehigh University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. It seeks faculty and staff who will promote an inclusive community that affirms and advances the diverse backgrounds and experiences of its members. Lehigh offers excellent benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and is committed to helping employees balance the responsibilities of their professional and personal lives (http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/faculty/worklifebalance.html).

Position Announcement: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Curating and Museology SOAS

Salary Range: £42,551 - £59,225 per annum inclusive of London Allowance
Full time (35 hours per week - 1.0 FTE)
This post is fixed-term until January 2019

For full particulars and to apply.

Role and Responsibilities
The Department of the History of Art and Archaeology at SOAS, University of London, invites applications for a Temporary Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Curating and Museology, following the award of a major research grant to Dr Louise Tythacott.

The post is intended for a dynamic scholar at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level. The post is tenable for 12 months from January 2018 to January 2019. Applications are invited from those working on the histories and theories of the collection and representation of non-Western art and material culture. Those with curatorial experience are particularly invited to apply.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of the History of Art and Archaeology, School of Arts, and will be expected to teach courses to both undergraduates and taught Masters students, and collaborate productively with colleagues. The specific courses to be taught in term 2 2017/18 are Curating Cultures (MA) and Museums, Heritage and Material Culture Studies (MA), as well as two modules in term 1 (2018/19). The successful candidate will also be expected to convene the Museums, Heritage and Material Culture Studies MA programme, supervise both BA and MA dissertations, and assume administrative tasks in the School of Arts.

Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have the ability to lecture and supervise students at all levels. A PhD in History of Art, Material Culture, Museum Studies or related subject is essential, as is experience of museum/curatorial work. The successful candidate should also have a solid track record of publications and research activity.

Further Information
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Professor Anna Contadini, Head of the School of Arts or Dr Louise Tythacott, Senior Lecturer in Curating and Museology of Asian Art

Competitive benefits package
As an employer of choice SOAS offers an extensive benefits package including:
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional School closure days (pro rata for part time staff)
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various loan schemes including season ticket and IT equipment
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay provisions, childcare voucher scheme, financial support for childcare

Department of the History of Art and Archaeology in the School of Arts
The Department of the History of Art and Archaeology is unique in its coverage of the arts, archaeology, architecture and material culture of Asia, Africa and the Middle East from ancient times to the present day. No other university in the world offers such a range of teaching or such a concentration of research specialists in these areas. The Department is renowned as an alternative voice to Eurocentric art history, challenging the categories often taken for granted in the study of other cultures. In the 2014 REF more than 80% of the Department’s research was judged either world-leading or internationally excellent, the third highest proportion of any institution researching the history, practice and theory of art in the UK. The department offers a uniquely broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the history of art, archaeology, architecture and material culture of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It also includes a renowned Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art.

The School of Arts (SoA) was inaugurated in September 2012, bringing together three existing departments and centres in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, namely, the Department of the History of Art and Archaeology, the Department of Music, and the Centre for Media Studies. SoA offers programmes that encompass historical and contemporary perspectives on the arts of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, including ethnographic and practice-based approaches.

A major asset is the Brunei Gallery, dedicated to the display of Asian, African and Middle Eastern Art. A well established art gallery in the heart of London, the Brunei Gallery offers temporary exhibitions as well as a permanent, rotating display of the SOAS collections within the Foyle Gallery.

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date to be considered.

Interviews will provisionally be held in the week commencing or on: 11th September 2017

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk.

We are working to achieve a diverse and representative workforce at all levels within SOAS University of London. Women and Black and Minority Ethnic groups are actively encouraged to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Position Announcement: Social Media Manager, The Field Museum

The Social Media Manager at The Field Museum develops content for and maintains day-to-day activity across all social channels. This position monitors, engages with, and grows an online community of naturally curious science enthusiasts and museum lovers. The Social Media Manager maintains an audience-first approach, conducts regular reporting, and maintains the brand and voice of a world-class cultural institution on social media channels. This position exists in the Web and Digital Communications team and reports to the Web and Digital Communications Director.

The right candidate for this position can navigate large, complex environments with diverse stakeholders, and do so with confidence, expertise, and clear communication. At their core, this person has a passion for learning, storytelling, technology, current social media trends, and science and natural history

Applications must include a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to be considered for this position. Please submit a resume and cover letter through the application portal. Submit a writing sample as a single PDF to socialmanager@fieldmuseum.org with subject line “Social Media Manager: [Your Name]”. The writing sample should include:
Sample social media posts (1-3) that The Field Museum might create. Indicate intended social platform for each post, and include or describe any visual aspect. Be creative!
A longer writing sample (max. 500 words) from your previous work. This could be a social media campaign plan or report, a blog post, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities
Manage publishing and engagement on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat with compelling content and diligent community management
Maintain and safeguard brand voice and message strategy across networks
Promote the Museum’s mission, collections, research, exhibitions, events, programs, and initiatives through both organic and paid social media
Collaborate with the Digital Content Developer and an array of Museum staff to gather, write, and edit content
Participate in the development of ongoing strategy for the Museum’s social channels
Actively develop relationships with colleagues inside and outside the Museum and establish processes for maintaining social media best practices
Monitor The Field Museum brand across all channels, collaborating as appropriate with Public Relations, Marketing, and the Web teams to execute and respond to events as they occur
Monitor, report, and respond to customer service issues
Set and track measurable goals
Help determine the impact of all Field Museum social media outreach; analyze and review effectiveness of organic efforts and paid campaigns to help evolve ongoing social media strategy
Implement and maintain institutional social policies and monitor social properties operated by other individuals and departments within the Museum
Manage, balance, and report on social media budget each month

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; museum, journalism, communications, or new media degree preferred
3-5 years of dedicated social media experience
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to translate technical concepts for a general audience
An eye for details and inconsistencies, both in writing and style
Ability to adapt written voice to fit channel and brand
Ability to analyze and report on social media performance metrics
Experience using social media scheduling, monitoring, and engagement tools, e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Crowdriff
Experience with Facebook Live
In-depth knowledge and understanding of current social media landscape, trends, tools
Self-starter with some project management skills, including schedule development, tracking, task prioritization, and an ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to negotiate the requests and needs of different internal stakeholders while firmly advocating for our audiences
Ability to keep track of many small details without losing sight of the big picture

Nice-to-haves
Experience creating storylines, shooting, and/or editing videos for social
Experience with paid social campaigns
Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook, and/or content style guides generally
Familiarity with photo editing software, particularly Photoshop
Familiarity with basic graphic design and tools, e.g., Canva or Illustrator

More here.

Position Announcement: Registrar for Cultural Projects, Indian Arts Research Center, School for Advanced Research,

Announcing our new position for a full-time Registrar for Cultural Projects at the Indian Arts Research Center (IARC), a division of the School for Advanced Research (SAR). A minimum one-year position with the possibility of extension. The successful applicant will serve as project lead and manager for IARC’s innovative Collection Review program. Through the Collection Review program, IARC works in partnership with Native American source communities to review each object in the collection originating from those communities. The goals are to correct inaccuracies in the object records, to add new information that community representatives want to see included, and to provide updated records to source communities for their own use. A core objective of the program is to create and maintain thorough, accurate, and culturally appropriate records that will serve as an ongoing resource for IARC staff, community members, and researchers.

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Registrar for Cultural Projects

Indian Arts Research Center

FUNCTION: Project lead and manager for IARC’s innovative Collection Review program. Under supervision and guidance of the IARC registrar, is responsible primarily for performing related data entry in a highly accurate manner; most aspects of project development and implementation, including developing and managing associated expenses; and coordinating logistics for collections reviews and collections seminars. Provides a welcoming environment for all participants and visitors to the IARC. Participates in collection-based seminars and performs all related data entry for those projects. This position is full-time, nonexempt, for the duration of the grant.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

• Works under the guidance of IARC registrar on all data management activity in relation to the collection review and collection seminar projects. Carries out collection review project goals and methodology with each community. Following the establishment of collection review agreements by IARC director with community cultural authorities, serves as main point of contact for collection review projects.
• Performs pre-review and pre-seminar data entry in The Museum System (TMS) collections management database to ensure all existing information about each collection item (catalog info, provenance, conservation documentation, etc.) is available during activities. Works closely with registrar to ensure data is entered in accordance with IARC data standards.
• Coordinates with IARC registrar and collections manager regarding selection of collection objects to be reviewed or discussed in seminars. Provides list of selected objects to director for final review and approval.
• Works closely with IARC administrative assistant regarding arrangements for lodging, transportation, and food logistics of reviews and for payment of same. Communicates with community cultural authorities and their designees regarding logistics for review participants.
• During collections review, responsibilities include welcoming participants upon arrival; making presentations to orient participants to the review process; ensuring that participants sign appropriate releases or waivers; ensuring that complete reports for each object are available during reviews; managing voice and video recording during reviews; taking thorough notes. Adheres to established mutually agreed upon (between communities and IARC staff) processes for navigating matters of cultural sensitivity for the purposes of discussion, documentation, and subsequent data entry.
• Performs post-review and post-seminar data entry in TMS to ensure all information gathered is entered into the database records. Works closely with registrar to ensure data is entered in accordance with IARC data standards and to devise and implement new standards as needed.
• Reviews voice and/or video recordings to note the time stamp where discussion about each reviewed item begins and ends. When appropriate, arranges for transcription of recordings via a transcription services company.
• Following data entry portion of reviews, archives physical files and recordings resulting from reviews. Devises and implements procedures to safeguard any culturally sensitive information contained in the physical files or recordings. At the end of each collection review project, develops a final report to document the outcomes.
• Coordinates contract photography for collection objects. Works closely with collections staff to ensure safe and efficient movement of objects between vaults and photography area.
• Assists other IARC staff members as needed: helps set up for and clean up after IARC meetings and events and occasionally helps with tours.

SUPERVISOR: This position reports to the registrar.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in museum studies or anthropology and a minimum of two years experience in the museum field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have demonstrated knowledge of Southwest Native American art and culture and its safe-keeping. Excellent communication and writing skills. Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into concise, cohesive database entries for use by diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively with diverse groups of people. Ability to accommodate varying work schedules. Knowledge of The Museum System (TMS) or similar collections management database.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in museum studies or anthropology and/or previous work experience in registration as a registrar or collections management.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be comfortable with climbing ladders and stairs. Able to lift up to 40 pounds. Close visual acuity. Possible exposure to residual chemicals used as pesticides on collection objects.

SALARY RANGE: $16.46 to $17.86, depending on benefit options.

TO APPLY: Please e-mail sandoval@sarsf.org. Please include in a single .pdf your cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references. Applications must be received by Monday July 31.

Position Announcement: 2017 Native American Long-Term Fellow, Peabody Essex Museum

The Peabody Essex Museum is pleased to announce a post-graduate curatorial fellowship for 2017-2018, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Beginning in mid-September 2017, this twelve month fellowship will provide curatorial training and support scholarly research related to the collections and exhibitions of the Peabody Essex Museum. The Native American Fellow is fully integrated into the Exhibition Research and Publishing (ERP) team of PEM's Curatorial department with duties comparable to those of assistant curator. This position supports collection curators on exhibition planning, implementation, and other curatorial projects. ERP team members manage a portfolio of specific curatorial projects that require them to: develop exhibition proposals; research and implement exhibitions, publications, and interpretive materials; and research and/or facilitate collection-related projects. The position interfaces across many PEM departments, especially with Collection Services, Registration, Exhibition Planning, Interpretation, and Conservation, regarding the implementation of projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support and collaborate with the curators of American Art and Native American and Oceanic Art and Culture in support of future gallery installations. Fellow will provide support on exhibition development, including proposals, research, checklist development and management, planning, and interaction with outside researchers, exhibition advisors, artists, collectors, museum patrons, and curatorial staff from other institutions. Participate in the development of exhibition publishing projects; collaborate with editor and curator to provide content research, and production support as needed.

2. Participate in exhibition planning teams, facilitate communication and monitor progress to meet exhibition planning goals and deadlines for assigned projects. Take part in the development of interpretive strategies, labels, and integrated media as needed.

3. Support Director of Exhibition Planning, curators, and other staff in management of traveling exhibitions organized by the Peabody Essex Museum and tours to other venues. Coordinate with PEM staff and borrowing institutions to facilitate reviews and approvals and other tasks as needed.

4. Support curators in other areas such as collection development, acquisition research, institutional advancement, and responding to research inquiries. This may include planning and implementation of Visiting Committee Meetings, patron programs, public programs and symposia, and special projects as needed.

5. Assists Collection Services with access to and use of collection, researcher appointments and correspondence, collection photography; and participate in collection handling, and exhibition installation as needed.

6. Assists Registration with exhibition loan activities, including conditioning, serving as courier, and other tasks as needed.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for candidates who are of Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian descent. First Nations descendants are also welcome to apply, provided you are eligible to work in the United States. MA required; PhD or ABD preferred. Art History degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years of related experience preferably in an art museum setting and experience related to preparing exhibitions and publications. Must be resourceful, able to work independently and adjust easily to changing priorities. Excellent strategic thinking, written and oral communication, time and project management and multi-tasking skills required; creativity and initiative in identifying and fulfilling curatorial requirements essential; highly organized and detail oriented a must; strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented work style critical. Strong research skills as well as familiarity with computerized word processing, spreadsheets and databases required.

Complete application deadline, including references and transcripts, is due Friday, July 28, 2017.

BENEFITS
The Long-term Fellow is a salaried full-time position and is eligible for the museum's employee benefits program, including medical and dental.

The Native American Fellowship Program
This Long-term Fellowship position is funded through support provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and is connected to our exciting, newly expanded Native American Fellowship Program at the Peabody Essex Museum, which provides practical experience in day-to-day operations and leadership training for rising 21st century community leaders in the museum and non-profit cultural sector.

More here. 

Position Announcement: Museum Technician, Cultural Resources Division, Chaco Cultural National Historic Park & The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico

This position located in Chaco Cultural National Historical Park, in the Cultural Resources Division. Please visit find a park for additional park information. This is a Full-Time term position. Appointment to this/these position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service and will be for a period not to exceed thirteen months, with possible extensions up to a total of four years without further competition.

Duties
Incumbent serves as Museum Technician for Chaco Culture National Historical Park. This position is in the Cultural Resources Division, and the duty station is in the park Museum Collection housed on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The museum collection is primarily archeological and archival. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Museum Curator. Packs and unpacks objects and processes them for storage or display. Performs routine research for catalog records as assigned. Identifies and labels objects by matching documentation, field labels, and field notes with objects. Catalogs identified objects and enters data into Interior Collections Management System (ICMS). Works with museum staff in implementation of museum maintenance and housekeeping schedules as well as integrated pest management plan. Incumbent performs routine cleaning of objects according to established standards. Responds to in-person, phone, and mail inquiries regarding the museum collection and assists NPS staff, visiting museum professionals, and researchers by locating, retrieving and obtaining information on museum collections. The work involves some standing, bending and lifting boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. This work is associated with the actual annual physical arranging, cataloging and inventorying of the collection. Includes long periods (several hours per day) of using a keyboard for data entry. Incumbent may be required to travel to the park (a distance of 150 miles, one-way) periodically for overnight stays to work on specific projects.
Area Information: The Museum Collection is a detached park unit housed in Albuquerque (population approximately 700,000) which is an urban area with considerable housing, educational, medical and cultural facilities. The University of New Mexico is located in the center of the city. Recreational opportunities are abundant. Elevation is approximately 5,000'; temperatures range from 20 degrees in winter to 100 degrees in summer. Park housing is not available.

Travel Required
25% or Greater

Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the GS-5 grade level, you must possess the of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:

At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: specialized experience involve work in a museum or similar collection of valuable objects. Examples of qualifying specialized experience may include registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, or conservation of collections of museum material, or other experience related to this position. You must include hours per week worked.
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Education Substitution: Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or 24 semester hours of course work in a related field such as anthropology, archeology, museum studies or other courses related to this position. You must include transcripts with your application packet..
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Specialized Experience/Education Substitution: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to 1 year of specialized experience. For example, six months of the specialized experience described above (50% of the experience requirement), and 3 years of college study from an accredited institution (50% of the qualifying education) which included at least 12 semester hours of related coursework as specified above of which at least 3 semester hours were in directly-related subjects to the work of this position (50% of the related coursework required). You must include transcripts with your application packet..
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

More here. 

Position Announcement: Curator of Archaeology and Assistant Professor in Anthropology, University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and the Department of Anthropology

Curator of Archaeology and Assistant Professor in Anthropology, The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and the Department of Anthropology invite applications for a tenure-track, joint position as Curator of Archaeology and Assistant Professor. Applicants should have PhD with specialization in Archaeology, and museum experience.  Strong preference for candidates with experience in Southwestern material culture research and publication, NAGPRA, collaborative research, and teaching, with strengths in contemporary archaeological and museological theory. 

For more details and to apply, go to http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers, Posting 00159650. The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

For full consideration, application submissions must be made online at this site by midnight on September 30, 2017.  Search is open until filled.  Please direct questions to archaeocurator@colorado.edu.

Position Announcement: Postdoctoral Researcher in History or Cultural Heritage, University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki

Founded in 1640, the University of Helsinki is one of the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world. The high-quality research carried out by the university creates new knowledge for educating diverse specialists in various fields, and for utilisation in social decision-making and the business sector.

The Faculty of Arts is a significant international community fostering research, education and cultural interaction. The Faculty has 7,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and employs 500 experts.

Heldig is a newly-founded Digital Humanities Centre at the University of Helsinki. The objective of Heldig is to foster the combining of computational methods in humanities and social science and study different phenomena related to digitalization. Heldig also provides teaching in digital humanities. One of the research strands in Heldig is the historical and linguistic study of public discourse, conceptual change and knowledge production.

The Faculty of Arts invites applications for a fixed term period from 1 September 2017 onwards (or as agreed) for a maximum of three years. The period (1-3 years) depends of the candidate’s research plan.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN HISTORY OR CULTURAL HERITAGE

The successful candidate will have proven ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary research group with particular focus on public discourse and knowledge production in early modern and/or modern Europe. The candidate must also show knowledgeability in the use of computational methods in historical research. The candidate needs to have a doctoral degree from history, cultural heritage or related field and proven expertise of independent research. The successful candidate will actively collaborate with the research group and participate in joint publications.

The successful candidates will become part of a multidisciplinary research group with the main aim in applying a big data approach to large historical metadata and full-text collections. The idea is particularly to study the development of public discourse and knowledge production in history. The research community in Helsinki offers opportunities for broad, multidisciplinary and international collaboration. It is an advantage if the candidate’s own research plan supports these common goals. More specific objectives for the position and forms of collaboration will be discussed during the possible interview of the candidate. Duties of postdoctoral research include normal participation in teaching at the Faculty (5-10%) and academic service. 

An appointee to the position must hold a doctoral degree, the ability to conduct independent scientific research and possess the teaching skills required for the position. In addition, the candidates are expected to have excellent skills in English (For language requirements for Finnish citizens please see the advertisement in Finnish). 

The salary shall be based on levels 5 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research staff in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal performance will be paid. The annual salary range will be approx. 41,000 EUR – 50,000 EUR (gross income). In addition, occupational healthcare will be provided.

Please submit your application as a single pdf file which includes the following documents in Finnish, Swedish or English:
* Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
* List of Publications
* Research Plan (maximum 5 pages, should include budget for research and travel expenses).
* Names of references 

Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply for job. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to send their application via the SAP HR portal. The deadline for the application period is July 9, 2017 at 23.59 (local time GMT +3). 

Further information of the positions can be obtained from Professor Mikko Tolonen, mikko.tolonen at helsinki.fi 

Technical assistance with the University’s electronic recruitment system or SAP HR portal can be obtained from Mikael Vänttinen, mikael.vanttinen at helsinki.fi (July 7, 2017, at the latest)

Deadline: 09.07.2017

Apply here.

Position Announcement: Curator of Indigenous Art and Culture, The Anchorage Museum

Description
The Anchorage Museum connects people, expands perspectives, and encourages global dialog about the North and its distinct environment. Exploring the intersection of art, history and science, the Anchorage Museum shares multiple perspectives and experiences that tell a greater story.

For a full job description and to apply, go to www.anchoragemuseum.org/about-us/employment.

The Anchorage Museum is seeking an experienced, detail oriented team player with a specific interest in indigenous art to fill the position of Curator of Contemporary Indigenous Art and Culture. This is a 3 year grant-funded term position focusing on Alaska’s living cultures and indigenous art. This position is tasked with developing a model of community curation through programming and curatorial content. This position will strengthen connections between the Museum, Alaska Native communities, and regional, national and international indigenous artists and organizations, through engagement and outreach. This position works as a member of an integrated team of curators, content providers, exhibition technicians, and others.

Position Duties:
Work closely with Museum staff, university faculty, students, artists, and a wide array of community partners, from local to outside the state.
Promote a new model of community curation through public programming and outreach.
Develop and organize temporary exhibitions, special projects, traveling exhibitions, and publications.
Develop collection-based educational and public programming.
Develop programs and research, and promote education across the arts to encourage the development of a community of artists, scholarship publications and creative presentations.
Interpret Museum’s resources for the public.
Participate in the development of the Museum collection in the area of contemporary indigenous art.
Community collaboration, including with the indigenous communities of Alaska.
Write and speak about indigenous art, including at national conferences and gatherings.
Work closely with other museums to develop and implement a wide range of interpretive programs and materials, including working with the National Museum of the American Indian on professional development opportunities.
Explore the leading edge of curatorial practice, community curation and public engagement.
Work to guide and implement programs that engage, strengthen and inspire.
Develop and deliver programs exploring content, connecting people and sharing ideas.
Develop content that enables the museum to become a focal point of community life in the North.
Lead the Museum forward in a way that prioritizes community participation and inclusive interactive programming.
Learn and understand the strategic mission, priorities and annual programmatic goals and works with Senior Leadership in developing messaging and overarching goals for programs, including curatorial connections.
Serve as a key content writer.
Organize lectures, conversations, gatherings, performances and other events that further the content, mission and messages and that strengthen scholarship and community outreach.
Serve as a member of the curatorial team for exhibition development—contribute to the research, development and presentation of new exhibitions and projects that interpret contemporary culture and respond to the global flow of information, emerging discourses, new artists, new geographies, new media and changing contexts.
Advance the activities of Polar Lab and other Museum initiatives.
Work with staff to ensure that the Museum programs are timely, topical, and address important issues of Alaska and the North’s past, present and future.
Represent the Museum at community meetings, events, and online, with a goal to inspire increased active participation in Museum programs and to strengthen community.
Continually work to build relationships with community partners.
Coordinate project teams, artists, volunteers, interns, content experts and others as needed.
Develop collaborations with local, statewide and national university faculty and academic departments to foster the use of Museum distinctive collections and intellectual content.
Raise awareness, engage new audiences and encourage the scholarly use of the Museum’s holdings in archives and in the collection.
Build relationships that will engage Native elders and emerging artists in the selection and interpretation of prospective collections for loans.

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong knowledge of Alaska Native cultures and indigenous cultures of the Circumpolar North.
Excellent communication skills, spoken and written.
Knowledge of programmatic development process.
Ability to be innovative, team-oriented and highly motivated.
Able to work with a variety of individuals and agencies.
Must be able to work independently and organize time efficiently to meet deadlines.
Must demonstrate strong leadership qualities and abilities
Able to handle multiple tasks and projects with changing priorities as required.
Strong organizational skills and able to set and carry out short-term goals while keeping long-term goals in mind.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a team-oriented environment.
Must possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited. standardization exists.
Must have the initiative to undertake and complete tasks and projects as they arise. 

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in American Indian Studies, Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Five or more years of professional experience and substantial experience and track record in a programmatic or other closely related position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as a community curator, contemporary artist or community organizer working in arts and culture.
Experience with publications preferred.

Applicants moving to the second stage of the recruitment process may be asked to complete a project proposal and will be provided with the proposal guidelines at that time.

If you are interested in this exceptional opportunity, please log on to our website to review the complete job description. Interested parties may complete an employment application and submit it along with a resume and cover letter via email, fax or mail. Please note we are unable to accept resumes in place of an employment application.

Location:
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
Attn: Human Resources
625 C Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907) 929-9200 tel
(907) 929-9216 fax
www.anchoragemuseum.org 

Job Type: Temporary
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience: 3-5 Years
Required Travel: 0-10%
Salary: $51,500.00 - $51,500.00 (Yearly Salary)

The AMA will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex or marital status or who is a 'qualified individual with a disability,' as that phrase is defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. AMA will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status or physical or mental disability.