Luther College in Decorah, IA is seeking
applicants for a full time Collections Manager/part-time
Instructor in Museum Studies position. Announcement and
applications details can be found on our Human Resources website (http://www.luther.edu/hr/staffvacancies/). Applications should be submitted by May
21st for full consideration.
Questions can be directed to:
Dr. Colin Betts [log in to unmask]
(563) 387-1284
Anthropology/Archaeology Laboratory and Collections Manager and
Part-Time Instructor in Museum Studies
Luther College seeks a qualified individual for the full-time (1.0
FTE) position of Anthropology/Archaeology Laboratory and Collections
Manager and part-time Instructor in Museum Studies. Position is
responsible for training and supervising undergraduate work study
students, managing Luther’s Archaeological, Ethnographic and
Numismatic collections, directing daily laboratory operations and
budget, developing and implementing an outreach program, and
planning and installing exhibits of materials from the Luther
College collections. Manager will ensure compliance with the Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The
position will include teaching one course annually in the Museum
Studies program, including Introduction to Museum Studies and
Collections Management.
The successful candidate will have an MA/MS in Anthropology or
Museum Studies with a concentration in Anthropological Collections.
Experience in the management preservation of material culture, both
archaeological and ethnographic, and familiarity with NAGPRA, CRM,
and Midwestern U.S. archaeology preferred. Teaching experience
highly desirable.
Additional information about the college is available at,
www.luther.edu. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic
backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Direct position
inquiries to Colin Betts, [log in to unmask].
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and the names
and contact information of three professional references (one must
be a previous supervisor) to: Office of Human Resources, Luther
College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101 Review of files
will begin May 21 and will continue until the position is filled.