Job Announcement
Director, Conner Museum
 
 
   Texas A&M University-Kingsville announces an opening for Director of the Joh
n E. Conner Museum.  The Director is responsible for fiscal management, includi
ng budget planning, proposal writing, and foundation requests.  The candidate
should have a knowledge of standard museum practices, including collections man
agement, exhibit development, and public programming.  The director manages a s
taff of full-time professional employees and volunteers in a small general muse
um, and interacts with the university faculty and staff, local tourism industry
, and area educational institutions.
 
A knowledge and appreciation of Texas history, the Spanish language, and Border
lands culture an asset.  A Master's degree in history, natural history, museum
studies or a related field, with a minimum of five years experience in museums
required. Candidates should send a letter of application, transcript, curriculu
m vitae, and three letters of recommendation or a current placement file to:
 
Dr. Ward S. Albro, Chair of Museum Director Search Committee
Department of History
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX 78363
 
The search will continue until the position is filled, but the review of applic
ations will begin May 15, 1994.  Texas A&M University-Kingsville is an Equal
Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer, which encourages applications from mi
norities and women.
 
 
Contact me at the address below for information about the museum but send any a
pplications to Dr. Albro.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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RICK WIEDENMANN              [log in to unmask]
JOHN E. CONNER MUSEUM                 (512) 595-2810
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE   FAX (512) 595-2112
CAMPUS BOX 134, KINGSVILLE, TX 78363