New position in Native American languages collection

[Mary S. Linn]

Hello All,
This is a great new position for those of you working in digitization 
and endangered languages! Please feel free to pass it on.


Collection Manager in Native American Languages

Job description/responsibilities:
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History seeks an experienced 
and energetic professional to serve as the Collection Manager in 
Native American Languages. This permanent staff position will report 
to the Curator of Native American Languages and be responsible for 
the daily operations and management of the museum's collection of 
Native American languages, including audio and video recordings, 
documents, and ephemera. Duties and responsibilities include care of 
the collections, data and records management, documentation of 
outgoing and incoming loans, processing and preparation of new and 
existing collections, assisting visitors, assisting with the 
supervision of assistants, interns, and volunteers, assisting with 
exhibitions and grant-writing through collection-related activities, 
and participation in public service programs and educational 
activities as appropriate.

Minimum qualifications:
M.S./M.A. degree (preferred) in linguistics, anthropology, 
ethnomusicology, museum studies, or related field and 12 months of 
collections-related experience, including familiarity with operation 
of analog and digital audio/video equipment and software, or 
B.S./B.A. degree in one of the fields listed above and 24 months of 
experience. Requirements may be met by equivalent combination of 
education and related experience. Excellent interpersonal and 
communication skills required, as well as the ability to both work 
independently and in a team environment, and the ability to interact 
in a positive and sensitive manner with Native American Tribes and 
their citizens.

Salary Range: $28,000 plus full benefits.

For more information about the department and the museum, visit our 
website at: http://www.snomnh.ou.edu. Applications will be processed 
until a candidate is selected. Applicants must submit a cover letter, 
a curriculum vitae or resume, and a statement of interest. 
Applications also must include three (3) letters of recommendation 
(these may be sent separately). Hiring contingent on a background 
check.

Applications must be submitted using the on-line application process. 
To apply, go to https://jobs.ou.edu and search for requisition (job) 
number 03633 (Curator/Archivist I). Materials submitted in 
application for position(s) become the property of the University of 
Oklahoma. Deadlines are subject to change without notice. The 
University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.

-- 
Mary S. Linn
Assistant Curator of Native American Languages
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
University of Oklahoma

Native American Languages, 250G
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua Avenue
Norman, Oklahoma 73072-7029
(405) 325-7588 office
(405) 325-7699 fax