[Nhcoll-l] JOB OPENING: Director, Alabama Museum of Natural History

[Lydia Ellington]

The University of Alabama Museums is searching for a new Director of the Alabama Museum of Natural History. Please apply for this position here: http://staffjobs.ua.edu/?job=498040


Director, Alabama Museum of Natural History - 498040
Job no: 498040 
Appointment type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible) 
Categories: Director/Executive
Department: 200901 - Museums
Pay Grade/Pay Range: 59 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 42265.56 Midpoint - $ 59592.00


Job Summary: The Director, Alabama Museum of Natural History is responsible for the operations of the museum to include delivery of public programs, collections management, and exhibits.


Additional Department Summary: As one of the oldest university museums in the U.S., the Alabama Museum of Natural History strives to be a national leader among museums at institutions of higher education. The AMNH is dedicated to facilitating collections-based research in the natural sciences by faculty and students and presenting the state's natural history, including its extraordinary biodiversity as demonstrated in the fossil record, to the UA community and the general public through quality educational programs and state-of-the-art exhibits.


Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in museum studies, biology, geology, anthropology, natural science, education, or other relevant field and at least two (2) years experience working in a museum or similar educational setting, or other relevant experience; OR Ph.D. in biology, geology, anthropology, natural science, education, or other relevant field and at least one (1) year experience working in a museum or similar educational setting, or other relevant experience


Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Valid U.S. driver's license.  Must be at least 21 years of age and have an acceptable motor vehicle report as determined by the insurance carrier.


Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work independently or as a team.  Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.  Ability to work with a diverse population and excellent interpersonal skills.  Knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications.  Ability to understand basic budgeting and accounting procedures.


Preferred Qualifications: Experience working at a museum, historic site or environmental organization.  Experience in the development and implementation of exhibits and public programming in a museum setting. Record of publication in peer-reviewed journals. Experience in writing and submitting grant proposals. Supervisory experience.



Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction before a hiring decision is made. EOE/AA

Advertised: 28 Jul 2014 
Applications close: 25 Aug 2014 
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