Director Limper Geology Museum

Director Limper Geology Museum

Develop and maintain geology museum as a learning environment to enhance understanding of modern geological concepts and issues. Organize and host museum visits, perform outreach, teach geology courses, pursue funding, and manage museum resources.

Essential Duties:

• Museum Operations and Development: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Limper Geology Museum including designing and implementing displays for museum and hallway cases; stewardship and management of mineral, rock, and fossil collections of the museum and department; improving specimen accessibility to external researchers (25%).
• Undergraduate Education - Teach approximately one course per semester, usually an introductory geoscience course or an undergraduate course for the geology or environmental earth science major. (25%).
• Community Outreach and Teacher Education: Develop, coordinate, and participate in outreach activities to local schools, organizations, and other venues in conjunction with other museums at Miami University; participate in departmental efforts to teach and train earth science educators in the regional geology and fossil record of southwestern Ohio; serve as department point of contact for geoscience-related questions and identification of geological specimens from the general public (25%).
• Website Curation and Outreach through Social Media: Curate and update the website for the Limper Museum and engage in public outreach through social media (15%).
• Fundraising: Actively engage in fundraising activities to support museum collections, displays, and provide student internship opportunities (10%).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: Master's degree in the geosciences or related field and experience working with geology and paleontology collections.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of geological concepts and familiarity with the regional rock and fossil record of southwest Ohio. Be able to develop inter-collaborations, and communicate such concepts in an engaging, clear, and concise manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral or Professional degree

This is a 10-month position with a salary range of $67,000 - $69,000.

Required Application Documents: Cover letter, CV, statement of teaching, and statement of community outreach

Additional Information: A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.