Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Directorship Open: Anthropology Museum at the University of Queensland

From a University of Queensland email circular:

Applications are invited for the position of Director of the Anthropology Museum at The University of Queensland. The appointment is part of the University’s initiative to promote the Museum nationally and internationally in the areas of public exhibition, community engagement, research and teaching.

The Role
The successful applicant will be an advocate for the Museum and its collection, and will supervise new engagements with potential funding bodies and supporters of appropriate public exhibitions. The Director will be responsible for managing the collection, liaising with the University and relevant community groups to initiate research projects, and building the public profile of the collection through digital and related technologies.

The Person The successful applicant will possess a higher degree in anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, or related fields. Experience with collections and/or related research activities in Aboriginal Australia and/or Melanesia and the broader Pacific is highly desirable.

Learn more about the position here.

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