CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
                                (San Francisco)

                             POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
               CHAIRPERSON AND CURATOR - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


POSITION SUMMARY:  This new position reports to the Director of Research,
      and is responsible for the leadership, management and development of the
      Academy's education and outreach programs.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
-     Lead Academy's formal and informal science education programs
-     Develop grant and other support resources
-     Interaction with public school systems in the San Francisco Bay Area
-     Supervise departmental staff
-     Work and serve a diverse education community, constituencies and programs
      of the Academy
-     Follow all Academy safety regulations
-     Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-     MS (Ph.D. preferred)
-     Teaching and/or administrative experience
-     Five plus years in staff supervision

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
-     Experience in curriculum development
-     Must be a persuasive communicator with excellent oral and written
      communication and interpersonal skills
-     Accustomed to working with diverse groups of students and adults at all
      levels
-     Knowledgeable about grant writing and funding development
-     Track record of creativity in curriculum and program development
-     Interest in Natural Sciences
-     Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area school districts a plus

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:  Salary negotiable, full time, excellent benefits.

APPLICATION:  Send a letter of interest and resume to California Academy of
Sciences, Human Resources Department #CCE, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
94118 (applications will be handled with complete confidentiality).

DEADLINE:  October 31, 1995.

The California Academy of Sciences is a Natural History Museum, Aquarium,
Planetarium and Research Institution located in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to diversity