Description

For the full job posting or to apply, please visit the Stanford Careers listing or search the requisition ID "107880" at careersearch.stanford.edu.

The Archaeology Academic Curator reports to the Director of the Stanford Archaeology Center (SAC) and additionally collaborates with the SUAC Curator of Collections, the Archaeology Center Administrative Director, and SAC staff to advance and develop SUAC operations, education, research, and outreach, serving both the Stanford community and the broader public audience. The Curator supervises student interns, teaching and research assistants while structuring their contributions to SUAC’s mission. The candidate should understand and work with the team to embrace the opportunities and challenges for a mid-sized museum-like collection. 

CORE DUTIES:

• Teach archaeology museum/exhibition courses. Liaison with faculty for class visits, and lead class visits in some cases. Guides students through Capstone projects related to the SUAC collections. Lead the SUAC program's academic goals.
• Conduct research on SUAC collections and collections-based pedagogy.
• Lead curation of SUAC exhibits.
• Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for new research.
• Work with SAC Administrative Director & Curator of Collections on SUAC budget, sponsorships & donations for academic curator areas, projects, and programs.
• Develop and implement strategic planning for SUAC in collaboration with SAC Director and Curator of Collections.
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
• Advise students.
• Develop or contribute to outreach strategy.
• Develop publications (i.e., without necessarily guidance from an external PI). Producing referred and non-refereed publications related to the SUAC collections, projects, and public outreach.
•  Collaborates with Curator of Collections to ensure legal compliance for the collection, at the management level and develop curriculum in compliance with NAGPRA.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and 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 or related field.
• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.
• Demonstrated experience & knowledge in collections care and management; museum and archival data management and records; exhibitions development and installation; museum safety and security standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements pertaining to cultural materials, including the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and related statutes.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing and leading programs or exhibitions engaging a broad public, including university faculty, students, and K-12 students/teachers.
• Familiarity with the academic environment and ability to work cross-departmentally with distinguished faculty and staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

• 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.