DEPUTY DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS
University of Richmond
Search Extended

The University of Richmond is a dynamic, thriving private institution with
2,800 full-time undergraduates in the School of Arts and Sciences, E.
Claiborne Robins School of Business and Jepson School of Leadership
Studies. Our School of Law and graduate programs enroll another 1,500
students.  Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Nation's top
universities and recently named the most beautiful campus in the nation by
the Princeton Review, Richmond boasts a rich and innovative academic
tradition.

Seeking an energetic and creative individual to help lead its new
University Museums, which administratively oversees the operation and seeks
greater awareness of its art museum (Marsh Art Gallery) and natural
sciences museum (Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature). As Deputy
Director, this person will be involved in the over-all operation and
programming of the University Museums; this person will also serve as
Curator of Lora Robins Gallery. The successful candidate must have
curatorial expertise in the area of natural science objects along with an
understanding and appreciation of the fine arts, decorative arts, and
international cultural artifacts that comprise the collections and missions
of the two museums. Must be a proven, effective, highly motivated leader
with extensive experience in museum management. As curator, the candidate
must have curatorial experience in the natural sciences, understanding of
museum standards and practices, public presentation skills, and
writing/publication record. Should be an effective communicator, able to
work with a variety of constituencies both within (including students,
faculty, and staff) and beyond the university community. Responsibilities
include strong financial management; resource and donor development;
fundraising and grant writing; community relations; supervision of
exhibitions, programs, collections, and staff. Duties include exhibition
and program planning, developing and overseeing exhibition and project
budgets, participating in educational programs, and representing the
museums and the university to scholarly and academic communities as well as
the general public. Prefer at least six years museum experience in a
supervisory role and a master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in an area of the
natural sciences.  Submit cover letter including salary history and
expectation, resume, names of references, and examples of published
scholarship. Search has been extended, review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Apply Human Resource
Services, Attn: Janet Ragusa, University of Richmond, VA 23173. E-mail:
[log in to unmask]  FAX: 804-287-1282

Richard Waller
Executive Director
University of Richmond Museums
Richmond, Virginia 23173
(804) 287-6614
FAX (804) 287-1894
www.richmond.edu/cultural/museums

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