[Nhcoll-l] Job Posting: Assistant Curator of Archaeology

[Liberty Hightower]

Please see the below job announcement for a new assistant curator of
Archaeology at the Virginia Museum of Natural History:

Please feel free to share it to anyone you think may be interested



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Posted: 9 September 2019



*Assistant Curator – Archaeology*

*(Role Title: Scientist II)*



Salary Range: Pay Band
5                                                     Location:
Martinsville, VA

Minimum Starting Pay:  $46,087 - $48,500                Position #00027



An exceptional job opportunity with the Virginia Museum of Natural History
is now available.  The mission of the Virginia Museum of Natural History is
to interpret Virginia’s natural heritage within a global context in ways
that are relevant to all the citizens of the Commonwealth.



If you meet the qualifications for Assistant Curator – Archaeology, we
invite you to apply to join our staff.  The earliest starting date for this
position is 1 July 2020, but no later than 31 August 2020.



We seek a dynamic individual to conduct integrative, field- and
collections-based research in archaeology, with a strong focus on the
Commonwealth of Virginia. The successful candidate will be expected to
obtain external funding to support their research efforts. Area of
specialization is open, but an active interest in extant museum collections
in zooarchaeology is a plus.



The state-of-the-art archaeology lab has staff technical support and an
active corps of trained volunteers. VMNH also maintains osteology reference
collections for mid-Atlantic fauna, modern collections databases and a
research library. Additional facilities are available at Virginia Tech less
than 2 hours away. Most curators have adjunct faculty appointments at
Virginia Tech or other universities. This allows, among other things,
online access to journals.



Research and publication are the most important aspects of this position.
Other important functions, such as collection building, teaching, and
exhibit development flow from research results.



General competence in field collection, preparation, care, and management
of archaeology collections is required, along with the ability to interface
with outside scientists requesting access to the collections.  Ph.D. in
anthropology with a specialty in archaeology is required at the time of
appointment, and experience beyond the Ph.D. is preferred.  Research
experience in museum, laboratory and field contexts important; some
teaching experience and exhibit development experience desirable.



This position requires intimate knowledge of method and theory in
archaeology and museological curation.  Necessary skills and abilities are
exceptional communication skill (both oral and written), organizational
ability, teaching ability, creativity, and fiscal responsibility.



Duties for this position also include interaction with other museum
departments such as education, publications, exhibits, and advancement. The
ability to effectively communicate scientific knowledge to a wide spectrum
of audiences is an important qualification.



Duties of the position include:

   - Investigates questions related to archaeology by an active program of
   field work and laboratory analysis of collected data.  Presents results of
   the research at professional conferences. Publishes results of the research
   in peer-reviewed journals.
   - Manages and adds specimens to the museum’s collections—including
   acquisition, management, preservation, organization, computer cataloguing,
   and loaning of specimens.
   - Teaches—including public lectures, designing and teaching courses in
   archaeology, designing and teaching specimen-based activities for school
   groups, supervising and advising students, and assisting in administration
   of graduate and undergraduate programs.
   - Initiates and develops concepts for museum exhibits in
   archaeology—providing appropriate specimens for exhibition and supplying
   scientific background to the exhibit department for the construction of
   exhibits.
   - Answers questions relating to archaeology and identifies specimens for
   the lay public; provides information about archaeology to schools, teachers
   and others

·       Participates in professional service activities including serving
on committees of professional societies, or similar organizations;
networking with staff in federal and state agencies; reviewing reports,
proposals and manuscripts.



For more information about VMNH, visit our website at www.vmnh.net.



*Only online applications are accepted.*  In addition to the online
application, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a
statement of research and curatorial interests and goals, a list of
publications relevant to the application, and names and contact information
of at least three references.  These documents may be attached to the
online application.



The Commonwealth of Virginia online employment application is available at:

http://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/162880



Application review will begin 28 October 2019 and continue until the
position is filled.



*The Virginia Museum of Natural History complies with E-Verify which is an
internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in
partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows
participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility
of their newly hired employees.*



*We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are
afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national
origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status,
political affiliation, genetics, or disability.  The successful applicant
must furnish proof of identity and employment eligibility and is subject to
a background check.*





Thanks!





Liberty





*Liberty Hightower*

Biology Research Technician

Virginia Museum of Natural History

21 Starling Ave

Martinsville, VA 24112

Office: 276.634.4175

Cell: 616.212.3610
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