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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM – PHILADELPHIA, PA
The Penn Museum invites nominations for, and expressions of interest in, the position of Director of the Museum. As the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology approaches its 125th anniversary in 2012, it continues to pursue its four major missions: research, education, collections management and public outreach. It is recognized as one of the great archaeology and anthropology museums in the world, with a vast collection of more than one million objects, unique excavation and expedition archives from 400 Museum-sponsored projects, a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and public programs, international research partnerships, and educational resources for the University’s faculty and students and for researchers around the world.
The Director of the Penn Museum must have outstanding leadership abilities, with experience overseeing a museum or similarly complex organization. The successful candidate must have excellent organizational and strategic skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage people effectively and an understanding of museum operations and collections.
While a faculty appointment at the University is not required, scholarly credentials and an ability to work effectively with faculty and academic administrators are necessary. An advanced degree in archeology, anthropology or related fields is preferred. Given that the Director represents the Museum within and outside the University, and champions archaeological and anthropological research and education using the museum’s vast intellectual resources, he/she must enjoy operating in the public arena, speaking in a variety of public settings, and be highly adept at building creative alliances.
The Director must also be an enthusiastic and proven fundraiser, highly knowledgeable in financial matters and committed to augmenting the museum’s financial resources.
Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applicants are encouraged to send a letter of interest and a CV. Individuals from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be treated in a confidential manner. All correspondence relating to the position should be directed to the University’s executive recruitment consultant:
Laurie L. Nash & Alison P. Ranney
Russell Reynolds Associates
The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.