"Archaeology Center – Academic Curator, Academic Program Professional (APP 2) Position - Hybrid Opportunity"

Archaeology Center – Academic Curator, Academic Program Professional (APP 2) Position - Hybrid Opportunity

The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford...

Department/Program Description:

The Stanford Archaeology Center is an inter-disciplinary hub focused on innovative research and education in archaeology and heritage...

The Stanford University Archaeology Collections (SUAC) is a museum-style collection of over 100,000 archaeological, ethnographic, and contemporary folk art objects from around the world...

Position Summary:

The Archaeology Academic Curator reports to the Director of the Stanford Archaeology Center and additionally collaborates with the SUAC Curator of Collections...

A resume and cover letter describing your qualifications are required to be considered for this position...

This is a 100% FTE, continuing exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site one day per week), subject to operational need.

CORE DUTIES:

• Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities...
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research.
• Source, collect and analyze data, create reports...
• Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses...
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals...
• Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning...
• May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients.
• Develop or contribute to outreach strategy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience... Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, indigenous studies, or related fields is preferred
• Professional experience in a museum setting, with a preference for 5-10 years of experience specifically in Museum Anthropology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills...
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills...
• Ability to oversee and direct teaching & research assistants...
• Teaching archaeology museum/exhibition courses...
• Conducts research on SUAC collections...
• Leads curation of SUAC exhibits.
• Works with SAC Administrative Director & Curator or Collections on SUAC budget...
• Ability to develop program partnerships...
• Demonstrated experience & knowledge in collection’s care and management...
• Develops and implements strategic planning for SUAC...
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements pertaining to cultural materials...
• Familiarity with the academic environment...
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation...
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels...
• Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills...
• Demonstrated creativity, problem solving...

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
• Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.
• On-campus mobility.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May travel locally.
• Occasional overnight travel.

The expected pay range for this position is $116,966.00 to $150,114 per annum.