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Michigan State University seeks a dynamic leader with the ability to generate and execute a
vision for the future to serve as director of its AAM-accredited science and culture
museum. Founded in 1857 as part of the university’s land-grant mission, the MSU Museum
<museum.msu.edu> serves university and worldwide academic communities, scholars, and
public audiences through research, exhibitions, public programs, and services. MSU itself began
as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and
innovation into everyday life.
The director will advance the Museum’s mission of scholarly research and public engagement,
provide sound management and fiscal direction, and balance the needs and interests of multiple
constituencies. The director will engage in fundraising as part of the University’s Capital
Campaign, and seek external support from public and private foundations that advance
scholarship, technology, education, exhibitions, and distance learning activities at the Museum.
The director will enhance partnerships between the MSU Museum and other academic units on
campus as well as regional and national organizations where interests align in research, teaching,
exhibits, and public programs.
The MSU Museum has significant science and culture collections that include approximately one
million specimens and objects in Anthropology, Natural Science, Folk Arts and History. It is
comprised of 30 full-time and part-time administrative, faculty, curatorial and support staff. The
museum building contains exhibits, natural science collections, and office space. Additional
science and culture collections are housed in three other campus buildings. The collections are
accessible through multiple national and international electronic databases. Staff members are
engaged in exhibition development, including a traveling exhibition service. They are involved
locally, nationally and internationally in research, scholarship, development of collections, and
electronic access to collections data. Staff members also work with diverse communities on
research and programming. The MSU Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate, a CITES-registered
scientific institution, and a partner with the Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs in
select statewide programs.
The Office of the Provost administers the MSU Museum; the director reports to the Associate
Provost for University Outreach and Engagement. MSU Colleges of Arts and Letters, Social
Science, Natural Science, Education, and Agriculture and Natural Resources/Extension provide
funding and staff to the Museum. The Museum cultivates and maintains interdisciplinary
linkages across campus, particularly in college-based programs in the sciences, arts and
humanities, and international studies. The MSU Museum Council includes members of the
community and campus who facilitate public engagement and serve as an advisory group to the
director.
The ideal candidate will have:
- a vision for an innovative trans-disciplinary university museum
- executive leadership experience, including experience with accreditation and/or best practices
in professional museum standards
- a proven track record of sound fiscal management
- demonstrated success in fundraising and attracting new membership
- evidence of successful collaboration with diverse stake-holders
- a terminal degree in a discipline related to Museum collections or comparable work experience
- a record of scholarship and research.
Position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2015. To apply,
please submit a cover letter of interest, a full curriculum vitae, contact information for three
references, and three representative scholarly publications through the MSU COMPASS
application system https://jobs.msu.edu for job posting #0659.
For inquiries and additional information, contact the chair of the search committee, Professor
Margaret Crocco (cro...@msu.edu).
Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications
from women and members of minorities are strongly encouraged. Persons with disabilities have
the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
vision for the future to serve as director of its AAM-accredited science and culture
museum. Founded in 1857 as part of the university’s land-grant mission, the MSU Museum
<museum.msu.edu> serves university and worldwide academic communities, scholars, and
public audiences through research, exhibitions, public programs, and services. MSU itself began
as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and
innovation into everyday life.
The director will advance the Museum’s mission of scholarly research and public engagement,
provide sound management and fiscal direction, and balance the needs and interests of multiple
constituencies. The director will engage in fundraising as part of the University’s Capital
Campaign, and seek external support from public and private foundations that advance
scholarship, technology, education, exhibitions, and distance learning activities at the Museum.
The director will enhance partnerships between the MSU Museum and other academic units on
campus as well as regional and national organizations where interests align in research, teaching,
exhibits, and public programs.
The MSU Museum has significant science and culture collections that include approximately one
million specimens and objects in Anthropology, Natural Science, Folk Arts and History. It is
comprised of 30 full-time and part-time administrative, faculty, curatorial and support staff. The
museum building contains exhibits, natural science collections, and office space. Additional
science and culture collections are housed in three other campus buildings. The collections are
accessible through multiple national and international electronic databases. Staff members are
engaged in exhibition development, including a traveling exhibition service. They are involved
locally, nationally and internationally in research, scholarship, development of collections, and
electronic access to collections data. Staff members also work with diverse communities on
research and programming. The MSU Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate, a CITES-registered
scientific institution, and a partner with the Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs in
select statewide programs.
The Office of the Provost administers the MSU Museum; the director reports to the Associate
Provost for University Outreach and Engagement. MSU Colleges of Arts and Letters, Social
Science, Natural Science, Education, and Agriculture and Natural Resources/Extension provide
funding and staff to the Museum. The Museum cultivates and maintains interdisciplinary
linkages across campus, particularly in college-based programs in the sciences, arts and
humanities, and international studies. The MSU Museum Council includes members of the
community and campus who facilitate public engagement and serve as an advisory group to the
director.
The ideal candidate will have:
- a vision for an innovative trans-disciplinary university museum
- executive leadership experience, including experience with accreditation and/or best practices
in professional museum standards
- a proven track record of sound fiscal management
- demonstrated success in fundraising and attracting new membership
- evidence of successful collaboration with diverse stake-holders
- a terminal degree in a discipline related to Museum collections or comparable work experience
- a record of scholarship and research.
Position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2015. To apply,
please submit a cover letter of interest, a full curriculum vitae, contact information for three
references, and three representative scholarly publications through the MSU COMPASS
application system https://jobs.msu.edu for job posting #0659.
For inquiries and additional information, contact the chair of the search committee, Professor
Margaret Crocco (cro...@msu.edu).
Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications
from women and members of minorities are strongly encouraged. Persons with disabilities have
the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
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