Pratt Museum of Natural History at Amherst College is moving from its
present building and seeks to fill the position of Interim Director to
facilitate this transition.  The new building will house both Amherst's
Geology Department and the Museum.  This project is internally funded as
part of campus renovations with the new facilities still in the design
phase.  This is a 3-year term position to begin now and continue through
occupancy of the new building, currently anticipated in late 2006.  Duties:
plan and direct the removal of collections and exhibitions; general project
oversight; liaison with geology department, building architets and museum
exhibit designers; verify display content and text; recruit and supervise
contract employees in all aspects of moving the collectons and exhibits.
Qualifications:extensive experice in a natural history museum; previous
supervisory and managerial experience; demonstrated ability to complete
major projects on schedule.  Preference will be given to those who have at
least 5 years natural history museum experience, at least 2 years
supervisory and managerial experience in that context, vertebrate
paleontology background and experience in a museum move or renovation.
Send cv, cover letter, and 3 letters of professional recommendation to:
Professor Peter Crowley, Museum Director, Department of Geology, Amherst
College, PO Box 5000, Amherst, MA  01002-5000 (or [log in to unmask]).
Application materials considered until position filled.  Salary is
negotiable and commensurate with experience.

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