Director Limper Geology Museum

Miami University; Oxford (OH); Sur place; USD 67 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, seeks a Director for the Limper Geology Museum. This full-time, on-campus, 10-month position is based in Shideler Hall.

The Director will develop the museum as a learning environment, organize visits, host outreach, teach geology courses, pursue funding, and manage museum resources. The role includes overseeing operations, designing displays, managing mineral, rock, and fossil collections, and expanding access for researchers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in geosciences or related field
• Experience working with geology and paleontology collections
• Advanced knowledge of geological concepts and regional rock/fossil record

Responsabilités

• Museum Operations and Development: oversee day-to-day operations and design displays
• Teach approximately one course per semester in geoscience
• Develop and participate in outreach to local schools and other museums
• Curate and update the museum website and engage in public outreach on social media
• Actively engage in fundraising to support museum collections and student opportunities

Connaissances

Geology knowledge

Communication skills

Outreach experience

Formation

Master's degree in geosciences or related field

Doctoral or Professional degree

Description du poste

Director Limper Geology Museum

Full-time

Fully On-Campus

Shideler Hall; Oxford Campus

URL: https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/miamioh-staff/job/Director-Limper-Geology-Museum_JR104795

Position Salary Minimum: $67,000

Position Salary Maximum: $69,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Job Description Summary: Develop and maintain geology museum as a learning environment to enhance understanding of modern geological concepts and issues. Organize and host museum visits, perform outreach, teach geology courses, pursue funding, and manage museum resources.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• Museum Operations and Development:Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Limper Geology Museumincluding:designing and implementing displays for museum and hallway cases; stewardship and managementof mineral, rock, and fossil collections of the museum and department;improving specimen accessibility toexternal researchers (25%).
• Undergraduate Education- Teach approximately one course per semester, usually an introductory geosciencecourse or an undergraduate course for the geology or environmental earth science major. (25%).
• Community Outreach and Teacher Education:Develop, coordinate, and participate in outreach activities tolocal schools, organizations, and other venues in conjunction with other museums at Miami University; participate in departmental efforts to teach and train earth science educators in the regional geology and fossilrecord of southwestern Ohio; serve as department point of contact for geoscience-related questions andidentification of geological specimens from the general public (25%).
• Website Curation and Outreach through Social Media:Curate and update the website for the LimperMuseum and engage in public outreach through social media (15%).
• Fundraising:Actively engage in fundraising activities to support museum collections, displays, and providestudent internship opportunities (10%).

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Master's degree in the geosciences or related field and experience working with geology and paleontologycollections.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of geological concepts and familiarity with the regional rock and fossil record ofsouthwest Ohio.
• Be able to developinter-collaborations,and communicate such concepts in an engaging, clear, and concise manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral or Professional degree

Additional Position Information (if applicable):

This is a 10-month position with a salary range of $67,000 - $69,000.

Required Application Documents:

Cover letter, CV, statement of teaching, and statement of community outreach

Special Instructions (if applicable):

If you have any questions please reach out to the department admin Leanna Smith at [e-mail]

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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