CURATOR OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES (SEARCH EXTENDED).  Museum Division,
State Historical Society of Wisconsin (Madison) seeks experienced,
professional curator to be responsible for the collection, care, and
interpretation of artifacts documenting Native American life.  The Curator
will play a key role in exciting new initiatives at the Society, including
building new partnerships with regional Native Nations, planning a major,
long-term, cooperative exhibition on Wisconsin Native American history, and
documenting collections in a database that will be publicly accessible.  The
ideal candidate will have: an M.A. in Native American Studies, anthropology,
history, museum studies, or related field with emphasis on Native cultures;
three years experience in the curation of Native American ethnographic
objects; demonstrated scholarship in research and interpretation of Native
collections; demonstrated experience working with Native Nations; and
familiarity with repatriation laws and process.  Starting salary
$28,979-$33,324.  Excellent benefits package.  The Society is functioning
under an aggressive affirmative action program and minority candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply.  Apply with resume and letter of interest
(maximum ten pages).  Be sure to describe: 1) academic degrees; 2) number of
graduate credits in Native American art/culture/history; 3) professional
curatorial experience and responsibilities; 4) size and nature of Native
American collections curated; 5) exhibit experience and responsibilities; 6)
publications and other scholarship.  Send requested materials by March 15,
2000 to Sandy Nelson, Personnel Office, State Historical Society of
Wisconsin, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706.

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