This is an exciting new position for those of you working in
audio/video or language archives. Please see below:
Collection Manager in Native American Languages
Job description/responsibilities:
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History seeks an experienced
and energetic professional to serve as the Collection Manager in
Native American Languages. This permanent staff position will report
to the Curator of Native American Languages and be responsible for
the daily operations and management of the museum's collection of
Native American languages, including audio and video recordings,
documents, and ephemera. Duties and responsibilities include care of
the collections, data and records management, documentation of
outgoing and incoming loans, processing and preparation of new and
existing collections, assisting visitors, assisting with the
supervision of assistants, interns, and volunteers, assisting with
exhibitions and grant-writing through collection-related activities,
and participation in public service programs and educational
activities as appropriate.
Minimum qualifications:
M.S./M.A. degree (preferred) in linguistics, anthropology,
ethnomusicology, museum studies, or related field and 12 months of
collections-related experience, including familiarity with operation
of analog and digital audio/video equipment and software, or
B.S./B.A. degree in one of the fields listed above and 24 months of
experience. Requirements may be met by equivalent combination of
education and related experience. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills required, as well as the ability to both work
independently and in a team environment, and the ability to interact
in a positive and sensitive manner with Native American Tribes and
their citizens.
Salary Range: $28,000 plus full benefits.
For more information about the department and the museum, visit our
website at: http://www.snomnh.ou.edu. Applications will be processed
until a candidate is selected. Applicants must submit a cover letter,
a curriculum vitae or resume, and a statement of interest.
Applications also must include three (3) letters of recommendation
(these may be sent separately). Hiring contingent on a background
check.
Applications must be submitted using the on-line application process.
To apply, go to https://jobs.ou.edu and search for requisition (job)
number 03633 (Curator/Archivist I). Materials submitted in
application for position(s) become the property of the University of
Oklahoma. Deadlines are subject to change without notice. The
University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.
--
Mary S. Linn
Assistant Curator of Native American Languages
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
University of Oklahoma
Native American Languages, 250G
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua Avenue
Norman, Oklahoma 73072-7029
(405) 325-7588 office
(405) 325-7699 fax
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