Wake Forest University’s Department of Anthropology invites applications
for a permanent, full-time, faculty position of Academic Director of the
Museum of Anthropology, beginning July 1, 2015.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in anthropology with
specialization complementing that of existing faculty. Creativity and
experience in museum anthropology including exhibit curation, curriculum
development, and community outreach is expected. The holder of this
position will teach three classes per academic year including an
introductory class in museum anthropology, specialized courses related to
museum studies, and classes in applicable fields of anthropological
expertise.  The candidate will shape and direct the future academic mission
of the Museum, including maintaining its collections, engaging students,
and developing its exhibits. Experience in seeking external funding for
outreach and research is desired.  We are especially interested in the new
Academic Director developing dynamic programming making optimal use of our
own ethnographic and archaeological collections.

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to
academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education.
Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top thirty national
universities, and 11th for undergraduate teaching among national
universities. With 4,800 undergraduates and 2,700 graduate and professional
students, the student-faculty ratio is 11:1. Wake Forest is a collegiate
university offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural
life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community.
The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and
engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto “pro humanitate.”  For
quick facts about the University, go to
http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html.

The Museum of Anthropology is North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the
study of global cultures. Through intimate exhibits, diverse programming,
and a collection of nearly 30,000 artifacts, the Museum serves as an
anthropological resource for both the University and the community at
large. The Museum's complete permanent collection is publicly accessible
via online database.

Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina – part of the
beautiful Piedmont Triad metropolitan region which has a population of more
than 1.5 million and is listed among the top 35 best places to live in
North America by Cities Ranked and Rated. Known as the state’s “City of the
Arts,” Winston-Salem offers a vast array of arts experiences ranging from
music venues to galleries to theatre and film festivals. The city is also
ranked among the top 50 US cities for affordability on national surveys.

Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks
applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the
excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied
disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Applications will be accepted until February 1, 2015.  Applicants are to
submit in a single pdf document 1) a cover letter describing the
applicant’s qualifications and interests, 2) a curriculum
vitae detailing the applicant’s qualifications in anthropology, museum
studies, and management and 3) a statement of teaching philosophy that
addresses integrating the role of museum anthropology in an undergraduate
curriculum.  Applications are to be sent via on-line application at
https://wakejobs.silkroad.com.  Cover letters and position questions may be
addressed to Steve Folmar, Associate Chair of Anthropology.

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