[Nhcoll-l] Position Announcement - Collection Manager in Archaeology

[Schlenker, Lori Bryn]

COLLECTION MANAGER IN ARCHAEOLOGY

Biodiversity Institute

University of Kansas

The collection manager in the Division of Archaeology of The University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute administers one of the world's most important research collections and associated data of prehistoric and early historic cultures of the North American Great Plains.  The collections consist of artifacts, maps, paper archives, digital and film archives, video recordings, and library holdings.  The repository contains an estimated 3,000,000 objects from 15,000 archaeological sites in the Great Plains, the American Southwest and Eastern Woodlands, and Central and South America. University faculty, scientists, curators, staff, students, and national and international scholars use the collections for research, formal and informal education, and service.  The collection manager is responsible for all aspects of the organization, processing, documentation, care, preventive conservation, and storage of accessioned materials and reports to the Director of the Biodiversity Institute.


For additional information and to apply, go to: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/19717BR

A complete application will include a letter of application addressing qualifications, a CV, a statement of collection management philosophy, names and contact information for three references, and representative publications (optional). Salary range starting at $40,000, contingent upon qualifications. Initial review of applications begins September 27, 2021.

Required qualifications:
*       Master's degree in Anthropology or Museum Studies with an emphasis in Archaeology from an accredited university.
*       Experience in curation and/or collection management in a museum or an academic or research environment and demonstrated knowledge of preventive conservation practices.
*       Demonstrated knowledge of archaeological method, theory, terms, regional culture history, and artifact classifications.
*       Demonstrated knowledge of NAGPRA law and regulations.
*       Working knowledge of state, federal, and international regulations (UNESCO agreements, etc.) applicable to unmarked burials, collection ownership, and curation standards.
*       Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
*       Demonstrated ability to perform effectively with a variety of individuals and groups in a productive and respectful manner.
*       Proficiency with Windows Office programs, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
*       Experience preparing budgets and annual reports (such as those to federal agencies.)

Preferred qualifications:
*       Ph.D. in Archaeological Anthropology from an accredited university.
*       Appropriate (3 or more years) experience in curation and/or collections management in an academic or research environment and demonstrated knowledge of preventive conservation practices.
*       Demonstrated knowledge of collections management databasing programs.
*       Research expertise with one or more archaeological assemblages that constitute collection strengths and programmatic priorities.
*       Experience as a North American Plains or Midwest archaeologist.
*       Field experience in archaeology.
*       Familiarity with ArcGIS, photogrammetry, and high resolution 3D artifact scanning.
*       Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
*       Experience supervising and training students and volunteers.
*       Record of obtaining funding to support research and/or collections management needs.

Position requirements:
Ability to lift 25 pounds and utilize ladders to reach shelves up to 10 feet in height. Occasional work on nights and weekends. This position is required to work on-site.

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status.  http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination


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