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Assistant Professor of Museum Studies
Tenure-Track Position, Job Search # 51.01


THE PROGRAM:  
In 1974, San Francisco State University was the first educational
institution in the San Francisco Bay area to offer museology courses and in
1987, officially inaugurated its Master of Arts degree in Museum Studies.
Interdisciplinary in scope and hands-on in approach, the Museum Studies
Program builds upon the relevant academic foundation of a student's 
previous undergraduate or graduate degree. The program curriculum offers
professional instruction in history and organization of museums, museum
exhibition design and curation, collections management and registration,
museum management, and conservation and authentication procedures.

THE POSITION:  
The Museum Studies Program seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at
the Assistant Professor Level, effective Fall 2002.  We are seeking
candidates with expertise in museum management and/or development which may
include: board governance; museum administration; individual, foundation,
corporate giving; public relations/marketing; earned income operations;
visitor studies; teaching/training experience.

DUTIES:  
Teaching at the graduate level 2 courses currently offered in MS program
plus courses in the candidate's area(s) of specialization, assisting the
Director in thesis and internship advising, research, and curriculum
development.

QUALIFICATIONS:  
Candidates should have 5 years experience in museum management and/or
development, an appropriate terminal postgraduate degree (MA, MBA, PhD), and
teaching/training experience.

SALARY RANGE:  $41,940 to $47,088 plus excellent state benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application includes letter of interest; CV; samples of publications,
proposals, or other documentation of experience; syllabi of prospective
courses; and three letters of recommendation.  Send applications to: Prof.
Linda Ellis, Director, Museum Studies Program, SFSU, 1600 Holloway Avenue,
San Francisco, CA 94132.  DEADLINE:  NOVEMBER 1, 2001, or until filled.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Call 415-338-1612, or visit the Museum Studies web site at
www.sfsu.edu/~museumst.


San Francisco State University is a multi-purpose institution of higher
education located in a large and diverse urban setting.  The University
serves a multi-cultural student body of approximately 27,000 and offers
bachelor's degrees in 117 academic areas and master's degrees in 95 fields
of study.  Excellence in teaching is the University's primary mission,
although research and service to the community are high priorities.  The
University is dedicated to broadening the ethnic and cultural diversity of
its faculty, staff, and students.  San Francisco State University is one of
the 23 campuses in the California State University system.  We are an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.