Curator of Exhibits and Outreach job

[Amy Lyn Edwards]

The University of Georgia Museum of Natural History seeks a Curator of
Exhibits and Outreach. This position calls for an individual with a strong
service orientation to establish an exhibit program and supervise the
Museum's public education and outreach effort. Responsibilities include
conceptualizing educational objectives; developing and implementing
exhibits and related interpretative programs; preparing grant proposals;
and developing innovative methods of serving audiences throughout the
state. Successful grantsmanship, excellent communication skills, and an
ability to interact effectively with Museum personnel and the public are
essential.

Minimum requirements are: a master's degree in a discipline represented in
the Museum-affiliated collections, or museum studies, or environmental
education, and experience in museum education. A PhD is preferred. The
position includes an appointment to the Public Service and Outreach
faculty. It is a non-tenure track position, rank depends upon degree and
experience. Salary begins at $32,000. Qualified candidates should submit a
cover letter, r=E9sum=E9, and the addresses of three references to: Elizabet=
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J. Reitz, Director, Museum of Natural History, University of Georgia,
Athens, GA 30602-1882. For additional information, see the Museum's web
site Review of applications will begin December 15, 1998. The University of
Georgia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.

Amy Edwards, Program Coordinator ------ aedwards at museum.nhm.uga.edu

Museum of Natural History        --------        phone (706) 542-4137
University of Georgia            --------            FAX 706-542-3920
Athens, GA 30602-1882       --------       http://museum.nhm.uga.edu/
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