Museum guys,
The following announcement appeared on another list. I am forwarding it
without permission, but then I suppose the Adler won't mind. I am, of
course, only the messenger. Happy trials, David
David Haynes [log in to unmask]
San Antonio
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The Webster Institute for the History of Astronomy at the Adler
Planetarium in Chicago announces an opening for a full-time Curator,
beginning Fall or Winter 2008.
This position would report to the Director of the Webster Institute.
The Curator initiates and participates in projects to increase the
worldwide visibility of the Adler’s collections. To carry this out, the
curator conducts scholarly research and writing in the history of
astronomy and scientific instruments, assists in the production of
catalogs of the instrument collection, and serves as a project manager or
content specialist on exhibitions, sky shows, and other Adler project
teams.
Responsibilities and Duties:
1) work with the Director, collections staff, and other scholars to work
with the Adler collections, including coordinating, writing, and
producing the catalogs of the instrument collection;
2) serve as project manager or history content specialist in the Adler
project management system;
3) lead, serve, and provide content support to project teams;
4) conduct research on subjects related to the collections, and on the
history of scientific instrumentation and the history of astronomy;
5) increase visibility and knowledge of the collections: initiate or
participate in projects to make information on the collections available
in an electronic format; respond to inquiries on the collections and
related subjects;
6) seek grant information, write grants, and administer grants as needed.
Education and Experience:
1) graduate degree in History, History of Science, or a related field;
2) publication experience, preferably in History of Astronomy, History of
Scientific Instruments, or history of books;
3) evidence of research, writing ability, and grant-writing success;
4) experience managing small project teams, especially in museum
environments;
5) curatorial experience in a museum environment;
6) excellent communication skills, some knowledge of Latin, Arabic, or a
modern foreign language;
7) some teaching experience desirable.
The salary for this position is contingent upon education and experience.
Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss this position with Marvin
Bolt, Director of the Webster Institute, at the Scientific Instrument
Commission Symposium in Lisbon or at the various history of the telescope
conferences in the Netherlands in September, or at the History of Science
Society Meeting in Pittsburgh. Additional details will be posted in the
future.
To apply for this position, please email~a cover letter, resume or CV,
and a salary history to:
Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
Email: [log in to unmask]
Telephone: 312.322.0591
EEO
August 1, 2008
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