Please find below three job postings for positions with the Department of
Museums and Collections Services at the University of Alberta, Edmonton.
Please direct replies and any questions to the address provided in the
postings below.
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Researcher/Writer
Museums and Collections Services, an innovative service unit of the
University of Alberta, seeks a dynamic, versatile and creative individual to
participate in a comprehensive research project on the University's diverse
collections. Museums and Collections Services is developing a number of
information and outreach projects derived from collections-based research
and history. Established in 1908, the University's collections are
multi-disciplinary and are housed in various academic units and buildings
across campus where they are used in teaching, research and community
service.
The Researcher/Writer will work in a team-based collaborative environment,
reporting to the Manager, Communication Program, Museums and Collections
Services. The researcher/writer will:
* develop, recommend and implement research strategies identifying methods,
resources and timelines to meet established project goals;
* conduct research that identifies visual resources and didactic information
related to collections history and current teaching and research
initiatives;
* develop written information for communication products including temporary
exhibits, print materials, and web-based initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in English, History,
Journalism or a related discipline, with three to five years applied
experience. The candidate will have excellent written and oral
communications skills, be organized and computer literate. Must have the
ability to work independently or on team-based projects. Familiarity with
the University of Alberta or other post-secondary institutions would be an
asset, as would familiarity with museums or related organizations.
This is a six month contract position with the possibility of renewal,
subject to funding. The monthly salary for this position will commensurate
with experience. Qualified individuals should send a curriculum vitae and
the names of three references by 14 April to:
Frannie Blondheim,
Manager, Communication Program
Museums and Collections Services
Ring House #1
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E2
(780)492-5834 (phone)
(780)492-6185 (fax)
The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in
employment. The University encourages applications from aboriginal persons,
disabled persons, members of visible minorities and women.
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Researcher - Exhibitions
Museums and Collections Services, an innovative service unit of the
University of Alberta, seeks a dynamic, versatile and creative individual to
participate in a comprehensive exhibition development project related to the
University's diverse collections. Established in 1908, the University's
collections are multi-disciplinary and are housed in various academic units
and buildings across campus where they are used in teaching, research and
community service.
The Researcher will work in a team-based collaborative environment,
reporting to the Manager, Communication Program, Museums and Collections
Services. The researcher will:
* develop, recommend and implement a research strategy identifying methods,
resources and timelines to meet established project goal;
* conduct research into exhibition environment, trends and opportunities;
* develop storyline, including identification of visual resources and
didactic information related to collections-based research; and
* develop grant applications related to exhibition program.
The ideal candidate will have a university degree in a related discipline,
with three to five years experience with research methodology and
exhibition development. The candidate will have excellent written and oral
communications skills, be organized and computer literate. Must have the
ability to work independently or on team-based projects. Familiarity with
the University of Alberta or other post-secondary institutions would be an
asset, as would familiarity with museums or related organizations.
This is a six month contract position with the possibility of renewal,
subject to funding. The monthly salary for this position will commensurate
with experience. Qualified individuals should send a curriculum vitae and
the names of three references by 14 April to:
Frannie Blondheim,
Manager, Communication Program
Museums and Collections Services
Ring House #1
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E2
(780)492-5834 (phone)
(780)492-6185 (fax)
The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in
employment. The University encourages applications from aboriginal persons,
disabled persons, members of visible minorities and women.
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Web Developer
Museums and Collections Services, an innovative service unit of the
University of Alberta, seeks a dynamic and versatile individual to
participate in the development of two web-based initiatives that will
provide global access to the University's diverse collections. Through the
"Museums on Campus" website, access will be provided to collections
databases, resources, information, and learning tools and products. Museums
and Collections Services is also a partner in a SunSITE initiative entitled
Virtual Collections, which will provide innovative access to collections
research and programs. The University's collections are multi-disciplinary,
and are housed in various academic units and buildings across campus where
they are used in teaching, research and community service.
The Web Developer will work in a team-based collaborative environment,
reporting to the Manager, Communication Program, Museums and Collections
Services. The Web Developer will participate in the creation of the web
architecture and information structure for both initiatives; recommend web
strategies that maximize learning opportunities; advise on technological
solutions; implement web solutions including programming; ensure
functionality of web initiatives; and contribute to the development of
ongoing strategies for web site management.
The ideal candidate will have a university degree in graphic design,
instructional design, educational technology or a related discipline, with a
minimum of three years experience. Expertise working with web development
hardware and software, HTML, Javascript, Multimedia on the Web, Adobe
Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, and database connectivity on the Web (Oracle
databases-residing on a Sun Enterprise 450, running Solaris O/S-accessed by
Windows NT client machines distributed across campus). It would be
beneficial to have knowledge relating to learning theory, object based
learning, web navigation, information architecture and organizational
principles. The candidate will have excellent written and oral
communications skills. Familiarity with the University of Alberta or other
post-secondary institutions would be an asset, as would familiarity with
museums or related organizations.
This is a six month contract position with the possibility of renewal,
subject to funding. The monthly salary for this position will commensurate
with experience. Qualified individuals should send a curriculum vitae and
the names of three references by 14 April 1999 to:
Frannie Blondheim,
Manager, Communication Program
Museums and Collections Services
Ring House #1
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E2
(780)492-5834 (phone)
(780)492-6185 (fax)
The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in
employment. The University encourages applications from aboriginal persons,
disabled persons, members of visible minorities and women.
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