POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Curator, Collections Division.  The Arizona State Museum seeks a senior
level curator of collections with strong experience in Southwestern
anthropology, an extensive background in  material culture studies, and
demonstrated intellectual and administrative leadership skills.  As a
division head within the Museum, the curator of collections will oversee a
staff of 11 and participate in divisional and institutional projects and
initiatives.  The Museum has outstanding anthropological collections from
the Southwest U.S. and Northwest Mexico, and the curator of collections
will be expected to take a lead role in the evaluation and strengthening of
the collections, including research on and interpretation of the
collections through scholarly publications, lectures, and exhibitions, and
fostering donor relationships.  The successful candidate must have an M.A.
in anthropology or a closely related field, substantial experience in an
anthropological museum, and demonstrated record of anthropological research
and all aspects of curation of anthropological collections, including
repatriation.  Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in anthropology or
a closely related field, ethnological expertise, knowledge of Spanish
and/or Southwest Indian languages, participation in strategic planning, and
experience associated with building expansion and renovation.  The curator
of collections is an academic professional/faculty position within the
University of Arizona reporting to the director of the Museum.  Potential
exists for a joint appointment with a related academic department.  Salary
is competitive, commensurate with educational level and experience, and
includes complete university benefits. Visit the UA Human Resources web
site http://hr2.hr.arizona.edu/ for further information (UA Job #12720).
See also the ASM web site http://w3.arizona.edu:180/asm/.  Nominations are
welcomed.  Applicants must send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names
and addresses of three references to George J. Gumerman, Director, Arizona
State Museum, P.O. Box 210026, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ 85721-0026.
 Closing date:  March 15, 1999.  The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA
employer-M/W/D/V.

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Mike Jacobs
Archaeological Collections Curator
Arizona State Museum          Tel:    520.621.6312, 621.4609
University of Arizona            Fax:    520.621.2976
P.O. Box 210026                 email:  [log in to unmask]
Tucson, AZ 85721-0026        www: http://w3.arizona.edu:180/asm/