Anthropology Curator | The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections

Description of Duties/Essential Functions Benefits Supplemental Questions
Illinois State Museum – Dickson Mounds Curator 1, Anthropology-NON CODE POSITION Agency: Natural Resources Closing Date/Time: Fri. 02/28/20 5:00 PM Central Time Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Location: Fulton County, Illinois Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC063 Bid ID#: 12-99-5964
Works generally at his/her own direction in consultation with the Director of Dickson Mounds and/or other senior staff. Manages the artifact collection housed and exhibited at Dickson Mounds, and works with fellow Illinois State Museum curators and others to develop and improve access to collection information; Provides information and support for the Illinois State Museum’s Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) team); May conduct, publish, and promote collection and/or field research on topics related to the Museum’s mission including Native American life in Illinois and the greater Midwest, and related themes; Participates in exhibit development and installation, educational programming, and general museum operational duties; Nurtures a team work ethic across Museum locations; and Collaborates with other museum staff and/or outside partners to generate external funds for collection management, exhibits, research, outreach, or education. May present research and programs for public and scholarly professional audiences. Performs at a level that reflects national standards and best practices of an accredited museum; and brings state, national, and/or international recognition to the Museum. Follows all relevant state & federal laws, and abides by professional museum ethics, and the ethics of each specific program area and discipline. Participates in and/or has a leadership role in state, national and/or international professional organizations. Works with senior and subordinate staff to establish objectives, implement programs, and conduct evaluations. Performs other duties as assigned by the Museum Director and/or other senior staff. All curators are ambassadors for the Illinois State Museum and its programs; and are expected to produce outcomes that are visible to the citizens of Illinois.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Anthropology or closely related field in conjunction with background in tribal historic preservation and/or tribal history program experience; OR have Master’s or Ph.D. level educational background in conjunction with 3 years’ work experience in Midwestern archaeology or other disciplines relevant to museum archaeology and management of archaeology collections. Desired qualifications include: General familiarity with the Indians Claims Commission and ancestral land claims; Familiarity with NAGPRA; Experience in interdisciplinary research; Experience with public education and exhibition programming; have significant publication record; and show success in applying for external funding.
Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact:
Anticipated Starting Salary: $3817-4167 Current bargaining unit employees: CBA language applies Full Bargaining Unit Range: $3817-5601 per month WORK HOURS Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, 1 hour lunch, Saturday & Sunday off Due to scheduled educational programs or events, some nights or weekends may be required. WORK LOCATION Illinois State Museum Dickson Mounds 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Rd. Lewistown, IL 61542 (Fulton County) WHERE TO APPLY AGENCY/LOCATION/CONTACT APPLY via Email (include Bid ID in Subject line) Illinois Department of Natural Resources Illinois State Museum Tammy Wheeler Springfield, IL 62706 217/782-5969 tammy.wheeler@illinois.gov HOW TO APPLY CMS 100 Employment Application, Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and contact information for three professional references should be submitted to the Agency Contact via email. This position is not covered by the Personnel Code and is therefore exempt from Civil Service Testing. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Applicants should note that this position is exempt from the State Personnel Code and is under the Board of the Illinois State Museum. This is a Bargaining Unit position.

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