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Description
The Anthropology Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), is seeking an Osteological Collections Manager. This full-time, exempt position offers a starting salary of $50,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on education and experience. The Osteological Collections Manager is responsible for managing and stewarding the permanent osteological (faunal, modern human and primate) and paleoanthropological cast holdings of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Responsibilities will include creating and implementing collection policies and procedures; managing loans; monitoring the environmental conditions of objects and storage space; facilitating research requests; promoting and supporting collaborative research efforts with students, staff, and visiting researchers; managing and supervising volunteers and student workers/interns; and giving occasional tours of the osteological collections and presentations about the collections to students, staff, and visiting researchers. The Osteological Collections Manager will also work with the Director of Repatriation to facilitate NAGPRA claims and repatriation requests and work with the FAC/body donation manager to facilitate research requests and access to the UTK Donated Skeletal Collection,
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. This position will report directly to the Anthropology Department Head.
The successful candidate will have a sophisticated knowledge of human osteology and working knowledge of non-human vertebrate osteology. They will also have a strong knowledge of proper archival materials, storage practices and handling procedures, as well as a working knowledge of inventory procedures. They must possess the ability to manage student workers and work with faculty and staff in a fast-paced environment. They must possess strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and cultural sensitivity skills; and have a keen attention to detail, be highly organized, and possess substantial record keeping skills. The successful candidate should have a strong knowledge of multiple software programs, specifically Microsoft Office, Adobe, WordPress, Excel, cataloguing software, and related programs and technologies. Ideally, the successful candidate will also possess excellent presentation and written communication skills on a scholarly and public level, excellent computer/database management skills, and a working knowledge of Proficio and Access. They must possess the ability to work and make decisions independently and to multitask effectively, the ability and willingness to function as a member of a team, and the ability to handle collections in a careful and respectful manner.
Qualifications
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related field is required. The candidate must also have over one year of direct experience managing natural history or osteological collections as well as demonstrated experience in managing, populating, and maintaining large databases.
A Master’s Degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related field is preferred. At least three years of experience with museums/collections management with an osteological focus is preferred.
Application Instructions
Applicants must use the following portal to submit a completed application: https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/xxxxxxxx. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Please contact Dr. Anneke Janzen, Search Committee Chair (ajanzen@utk.edu), with any questions. Review of applications will begin July 1, 2024. Anticipated start date is September 1, 2024, although some flexibility is possible.
The University and Region
UTK is the state’s flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university with 11 colleges and more than 30,000 students. The city of Knoxville is a growing, vibrant community with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville and Cincinnati. It is only a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Job: Other Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Anthropology
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: May 20, 2024, 10:51:53 AM
