The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology invites applications for the position of Director of Academic Partnerships and Museum Curator. Reporting to the Senior Curator this position leads the Academic Partnerships department, which manages the integration of the Museum into the University curriculum and may also undertake some teaching (70%). The position will have direct curatorial responsibility for an area of the collections (30%).
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Working closely with the Senior Curator, develop the vision for, and manage, the Academic Partnerships department.
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Develop relationships with University faculty across a range of disciplines, supporting the integration of museum collections into courses and curricula using various methods that will include technology and site visits. Work with curators, museum staff and university constituencies to develop resources in support of courses.
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Develop interpretive materials for university audiences through collaborative processes and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Conduct classes, tours and related activities as needed.
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Partner with other members of the Peabody staff to develop programing and special events for University audiences. Represent the needs and interests of the academic community in other Museum initiatives.
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Supervise work and processes of departmental staff (2 FTE) including primary responsibility for evaluating performance and performance management.
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Undertake customary curatorial work for a specific area of the collections, preferably the collections from Africa: recommend purchases or gifts, and advise on the intellectual content of proposed accessions and deaccessions; contribute to the integrity of information about collections and database content in keeping with current professional practices; make recommendations for conservation and consult on conservation work and collections storage; curate exhibits; conduct and publish research; contribute to programming (lectures, workshops, conferences); identify and obtain funds for research, exhibitions, and programs; respond to researcher and student requests and consult with visiting researchers.
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Collaborate with university colleagues, including faculty, and other museums at Harvard; develop and maintain professional affiliations with colleagues in similar positions at other institutions; and attend and present at conferences and professional events on behalf of the Museum.
