Museum Curator - Higher Ed. determines the level of care for the museum's entire collection. Evaluates and catalogs new collections according to department and library procedures. Being a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. maintains the environment and security of the collection storage and facilitates research use of collections. Contacts benefactors and writes grant proposals to increase museum funding. Additionally, Museum Curator - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Museum Curator - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Position Summary:
The Missouri Historical Society seeks a Curator of Indigenous Collections to lead the institution's planning, consultation, repatriation, and other efforts required to meet and exceed NAGPRA compliance. This position will also curate the Native American collections; provide research, writing, and educational programs where appropriate; and interpret relevant topics like the region's Indigenous history and the institution's repatriation efforts. The Curator of Indigenous Collections will collaborate closely with and receive ongoing support from a broader repatriation initiative team that includes the Registrar, Objects Preservation Administrator, Collections Manager, a graduate assistant, and other staff. This is a five-year position with the possibility for extension.
About the collection:
The Missouri Historical Society (MHS) cares for a large Native American collection of more than 12,000 objects, consisting mainly of archaeological material. This collection dates back to as early as 1869 and represents some of the Missouri Historical Society's earliest acquisitions. In 1993, MHS submitted an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects, as well as a summary of cultural items, to the National NAGPRA Program, and sent letters to Tribal nations. Thirty years later the Missouri Historical Society recognizes the need to comprehensively review the collection with an emphasis on the authority of Tribal nations and Native Hawaiian organizations in the repatriation process and to increase the transparency of collections housed at the Missouri Historical Society.
Duties/Responsibilities:
A competitive candidate will demonstrate:
Qualifications:
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.
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