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Monday, May 28, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Opening: Director of University Museums
Job Category Professional/Administrative
Position Title Director of University Museums
Requisition Number: 0554
Division/Department: P/DF-Picker Art Gallery
Full time/Part Time: Full-Time
Temporary: No Response
Skill band/classification:
Working hours:
Job Description Colgate University invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of University Museums.
The context for this search is a newly conceived Center for Art and Culture to be located in the Village of Hamilton. When realized, this facility would become home to two university museums: the Picker Art Gallery and the Longyear Museum of Anthropology.
The Director of University Museums will play an active role in the planning and fundraising for the new facility.
The university seeks an imaginative and experienced leader who will build on the museums' traditional strengths while also working to establish an expanded and dynamic vision of the arts and culture supported by a multi-purpose facility in the village.
Essential Functions During the planning stages of the Center for Art and Culture, the Director will focus primarily on the administration of the Picker Art Gallery in its current on-campus facility.
This includes:
- hiring and supervision of professional and support staff.
- planning and execution of the annual exhibition program.
- supervision of research on the permanent collection.
- development of an advisory board and recommendations for best practices with respect to collection storage and management.
The Director will also provide guidance for university policies concerning acquisition and maintenance of museum materials.
The Director of University Museums, who is appointed by the President and reports to the Dean of Faculty/Provost, works closely with the university's senior leadership, the Colgate faculty, and with members of the Board of Trustees and alumni.
Qualifications
(Education and Experience) A Ph.D. or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Additional requirements include:
- demonstrated leadership potential and relevant management experience.
- familiarity with the liberal arts mission and the pedagogy of teaching through the arts and cultural programming.
- record of planning, administration, and understanding of best practices.
- ability to supervise staff and to build and nurture relationships with a wide range of individuals and constituents.
- knowledge of the art world.
Salary is highly competitive.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date
Job Close Date Open Until Filled
Review Begin Date: 07-01-2012
Application Types Accepted Professional/Administrative
Special Instructions to Applicants Colgate, an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff to further the university's academic mission. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Position Title Director of University Museums
Requisition Number: 0554
Division/Department: P/DF-Picker Art Gallery
Full time/Part Time: Full-Time
Temporary: No Response
Skill band/classification:
Working hours:
Job Description Colgate University invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of University Museums.
The context for this search is a newly conceived Center for Art and Culture to be located in the Village of Hamilton. When realized, this facility would become home to two university museums: the Picker Art Gallery and the Longyear Museum of Anthropology.
The Director of University Museums will play an active role in the planning and fundraising for the new facility.
The university seeks an imaginative and experienced leader who will build on the museums' traditional strengths while also working to establish an expanded and dynamic vision of the arts and culture supported by a multi-purpose facility in the village.
Essential Functions During the planning stages of the Center for Art and Culture, the Director will focus primarily on the administration of the Picker Art Gallery in its current on-campus facility.
This includes:
- hiring and supervision of professional and support staff.
- planning and execution of the annual exhibition program.
- supervision of research on the permanent collection.
- development of an advisory board and recommendations for best practices with respect to collection storage and management.
The Director will also provide guidance for university policies concerning acquisition and maintenance of museum materials.
The Director of University Museums, who is appointed by the President and reports to the Dean of Faculty/Provost, works closely with the university's senior leadership, the Colgate faculty, and with members of the Board of Trustees and alumni.
Qualifications
(Education and Experience) A Ph.D. or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Additional requirements include:
- demonstrated leadership potential and relevant management experience.
- familiarity with the liberal arts mission and the pedagogy of teaching through the arts and cultural programming.
- record of planning, administration, and understanding of best practices.
- ability to supervise staff and to build and nurture relationships with a wide range of individuals and constituents.
- knowledge of the art world.
Salary is highly competitive.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date
Job Close Date Open Until Filled
Review Begin Date: 07-01-2012
Application Types Accepted Professional/Administrative
Special Instructions to Applicants Colgate, an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff to further the university's academic mission. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Opening: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Anthropology
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Anthropology to provide expertise in support of the museum’s effort to deliver world-class anthropology collections curation and research. Because the Museum is preparing to install the anthropology collection in the new Rocky Mountain Science Collections Center beginning in 2014, the successful candidate will work on collections-based research and curation activities. The Fellow will also provide content support for anthropology exhibitions and outreach programs, as needed. The Fellow is expected to pursue an individual research program as well.
Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in anthropology, demonstrated experience with at least once aspect of Native American material culture, and at least one peer-reviewed journal article published or submitted. Candidates should also have previous experience running a scientific research program, specialized knowledge of one area of anthropology, knowledge of granting agencies and demonstrated ability to acquire funding, ability to get along with museum members, staff, and the general public, ability to develop and manage an intern and volunteer program, and must possess public speaking, teaching, and computer skills.
Application Instructions
Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references no later than June 22, 2012.
Be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to directly contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the position, however please check your inbox and junk mail for any correspondence. If you are a returning applicant, please note that cover letters must be deleted, edited and then reattached to correspond with the position. No phone calls please.
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.
Apply here
Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in anthropology, demonstrated experience with at least once aspect of Native American material culture, and at least one peer-reviewed journal article published or submitted. Candidates should also have previous experience running a scientific research program, specialized knowledge of one area of anthropology, knowledge of granting agencies and demonstrated ability to acquire funding, ability to get along with museum members, staff, and the general public, ability to develop and manage an intern and volunteer program, and must possess public speaking, teaching, and computer skills.
Application Instructions
Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references no later than June 22, 2012.
Be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to directly contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the position, however please check your inbox and junk mail for any correspondence. If you are a returning applicant, please note that cover letters must be deleted, edited and then reattached to correspond with the position. No phone calls please.
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.
Apply here
Monday, May 21, 2012
Opening: Museum Specialist
The Tohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center & Museum (located 12 miles south of Sells, Arizona) is looking for a Museum Specialist (Salary: $31,663.00).
The minimum qualifications are an Associate’s Degree in anthropology, art history, archaeology, or a closely related field and two years’ work experience in a museum, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. We envision the new hire to be qualified in the areas of museum studies, cultural institutions, or similar organizations. Familiarity with exhibition preparation and collections management would support the application. Knowledge of O’odham language, arts, crafts, and culture would be an ideal asset. Qualified enrolled members of the Tohono O’odham Nation will be given preference.
The official job description can be obtained from the Human Resources Office of the Tohono O’odham Nation in Sells, Arizona, telephone 520-383-6540. Reviews will begin on Friday, June 15, 2012, 4 PM.
The minimum qualifications are an Associate’s Degree in anthropology, art history, archaeology, or a closely related field and two years’ work experience in a museum, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. We envision the new hire to be qualified in the areas of museum studies, cultural institutions, or similar organizations. Familiarity with exhibition preparation and collections management would support the application. Knowledge of O’odham language, arts, crafts, and culture would be an ideal asset. Qualified enrolled members of the Tohono O’odham Nation will be given preference.
The official job description can be obtained from the Human Resources Office of the Tohono O’odham Nation in Sells, Arizona, telephone 520-383-6540. Reviews will begin on Friday, June 15, 2012, 4 PM.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Are Culturally Specific Museums a Good Thing?
Can oppressed groups resurrect their own suppressed histories through a museum?
What has been the historical role of race and ethnicity in the development of the natural history museum?
Can anthropology, which often provided intellectual cover for white supremacy, play a positive role in the "decolonization" of museum space?
These questions and more were dealt with at "(Re)Presenting America: the Evolution of Culturally Specific Museums," a symposium at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, April 25.
More here
What has been the historical role of race and ethnicity in the development of the natural history museum?
Can anthropology, which often provided intellectual cover for white supremacy, play a positive role in the "decolonization" of museum space?
These questions and more were dealt with at "(Re)Presenting America: the Evolution of Culturally Specific Museums," a symposium at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, April 25.
More here
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The 95 Percent Solution
A fascinating article in The American Scientist, with clear implications for museum anthropology:
School is not where most Americans learn most of their science
The scientific research and education communities have long had a goal of advancing the public’s understanding of science. The vast majority of the rhetoric and research on this issue revolves around the failure of school-aged children in the United States to excel at mathematics and science when compared with children in other countries. Most policy solutions for this problem involve improving classroom practices and escalating the investment in schooling, particularly during the precollege years. The assumption has been that children do most of their learning in school and that the best route to long-term public understanding of science is successful formal schooling. The “school-first” paradigm is so pervasive that few scientists, educators or policy makers question it. This despite two important facts: Average Americans spend less than 5 percent of their life in classrooms, and an ever-growing body of evidence demonstrates that most science is learned outside of school.
More here
School is not where most Americans learn most of their science
The scientific research and education communities have long had a goal of advancing the public’s understanding of science. The vast majority of the rhetoric and research on this issue revolves around the failure of school-aged children in the United States to excel at mathematics and science when compared with children in other countries. Most policy solutions for this problem involve improving classroom practices and escalating the investment in schooling, particularly during the precollege years. The assumption has been that children do most of their learning in school and that the best route to long-term public understanding of science is successful formal schooling. The “school-first” paradigm is so pervasive that few scientists, educators or policy makers question it. This despite two important facts: Average Americans spend less than 5 percent of their life in classrooms, and an ever-growing body of evidence demonstrates that most science is learned outside of school.
More here
Friday, May 11, 2012
Repatriation Battle Continues
The fate of the nearly 10,000-year-old remains unearthed in 1976 during renovation work at the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) chancellor’s house in La Jolla, California are still undecided.
A federal court judge in San Francisco granted a temporary restraining order March 30 that prevents UCSD from giving the remains to the Kumeyaay. Last week three University of California professors filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the transfer.
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A federal court judge in San Francisco granted a temporary restraining order March 30 that prevents UCSD from giving the remains to the Kumeyaay. Last week three University of California professors filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the transfer.
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Lords of Time
For those worried about an apocalypse supposedly predicted by the Maya calendar and coming at the end of the year 2012, there's very good news at a spectacular exhibition that opens in the Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology this weekend.
That notion of the world's end is firmly debunked in "Maya 2012: Lords of Time." So those stressed about what might happen come late December can exhale, thanks to the scholars involved in this fascinating study of the Maya culture - and their calendar.
More here
That notion of the world's end is firmly debunked in "Maya 2012: Lords of Time." So those stressed about what might happen come late December can exhale, thanks to the scholars involved in this fascinating study of the Maya culture - and their calendar.
More here
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