[AIW] Job posting for Director of American Indian Collections (Los Angeles, CA)

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Autry National Center of the American West, Los Angeles, CA

Director of American Indian Collections

The Director of American Indian Collections has administrative responsibility for the curatorial program associated with the diverse American Indian holdings of the Autry National Center.  The Director will provide leadership and direction in planning, developing, and implementing curatorial work expressed through exhibits, research, documentation, and publications.

The Director will serve as the Autry’s lead curatorial  representative to the American Indian communities, helping ensure that  American Indian voice, sensibilities and concerns are appropriately reflected in Autry curatorial efforts. The Director will represent the Museum in contacts with professional organizations and the academic community. He or she will ensure timely publication of research, development of exhibits, public programs, and special events.

Minimum Qualifications:

*	Ph.D. in a relevant field from an accredited University, with minimum five years of administrative, curatorial and/or academic experience is expected.
*	Demonstrated achievement through publications and exhibit development in relevant areas required. 
*	Keen understanding of American Indian history, contemporary issues and concerns and the role that material culture plays in American Indian life
*	Excellent verbal, presentation skills

Qualified individuals from under-represented communities are encouraged to apply. Please email your resume and salary history to HR at theautry.org.

Valerie Nelson
Director, Human Resources
The  Autry
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
USA

 

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