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Education
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POSTED 12/19/2008
J3286. Director of Education Programming
Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, VA
The Science Museum of Virginia, a large multi-site state agency science center network, headquartered in historic Richmond, Virginia is seeking a dynamic forward thinking Director of Education Programming to provide strategic leadership in creating and facilitating superior educational experiences for Museum guests, teachers and students. Visit www.smv.org to learn more about the SMV’s educational vision and Commonwealth of Virginia’s recruitment process. EOE/AA.
POSTED 12/08/2008
J3283. Interaction Designer
Maryland Institute College of Art
The Interactive Media Department of Maryland Institute College of Art invites applications for a full-time faculty position with a multi-year renewable contract in a non-tenure institution. Begins: Fall 2009. The college seeks an interaction designer who will bring strong visual and critical abilities to a growing and dynamic Interactive Media department. The program emphasizes interaction design for all screens; ubiquitous computing; and encourages students to explore ideas across the disciplines of art and design. The selected candidate will teach 6 courses per year and participate actively in institutional governance; departmental operations, including registration, advising, and departmental activities.
Qualifications: Masters degree; minimum 3 years college level teaching beyond assistantships or equivalent professional experience; outstanding portfolio of professional work; expertise with interface and user experience design.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and college policy; excellent benefits package.
Application: The College will review applications as received. Although materials received before January 21, 2009, are best assured of receiving full consideration, the position will remain open until filled. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
For more position details and Application Instructions please visit www.mica.edu/hrnew/careers. AA/EOE
Exhibit/Curatorial
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POSTED 12/12/2008
J3285. Exhibit Project Leader #0809-933
Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Exhibit Design and Development. Full-Time/Exempt. EEO 2. Responsibilities: Provide leadership and vision in the planning and development of exhibits and related programs. Inspire and coordinate the involvement of content specialists, designers, producers, community members, and potential visitors to create relevant contexts within which the museum’s target audiences (families, youth, students and teachers, and active adults) actively engage with science. This position does not manage, but will direct work of project related contract and other internal Design and Development staff. Requirements: B.S. or B.A. degree with some advanced study in a field related to museum programs. Minimum of ten years experience in developing exhibits for museum audiences. Demonstrated creativity and excellent problem-solving skills in translating concepts and ideas into visitor experiences. Proven ability to provide inspiration and leadership for projects. Pay Grade: 10 Application deadline: Until filled. To apply: www.smm.org/jobs.
Management
Listings
POSTED 12/30/2008
J3289. CAISE Project Director
Association of Science-Technology Centers, Washington, DC
The Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) was established in 2007 through a cooperative award from the National Science Foundation and is devoted to advancing and improving informal science education in its many and varied forms. CAISE works across the entire spectrum of informal science education to catalyze conversations and strengthen the community’s ability to gather evidence, communicate value, and improve practice. For more information visit www.insci.org.
The CAISE Project Director works with the CAISE PI and Co-PIs to develop strategies for achieving promised impacts and directs day-to-day CAISE activities to assure implementation of strategies and achieve deliverables.
Responsibilities include:
Work with the CAISE PI, Co-PIs, and Executive Committee to establish strategies that lead to the development of promised deliverables and achieve promised impacts for CAISE.
Direct day-to-day CAISE activities to assure implementation of strategies and achieve deliverables.
Develop and produce regular and frequent communications that reach across informal science education communities to advance the goals of CAISE, including issuing a monthly electronic newsletter and frequent web updates.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
• Credibility within the ISE field, as demonstrated by professional experience (minimum 8 years)
• Demonstrated experience in multi-institutional collaboration (minimum 5 years)
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in organizing successful professional development experiences
• Knowledge of the NSF ISE Program, e.g., as PI, panelist, staff, or awardee
• Master’s degree in science, education, or allied field required; PhD preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple projects
To apply, email resume, letter of interest, and salary requirements to jobs@astc.org. You may request a complete job description if needed. ASTC is a Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSTED 12/10/2008
J3284. Executive Director
Science Factory Children's Museum & Planetarium
The Science Factory Children's Museum & Planetarium (www.sciencefactory.org) is seeking energetic, committed applicants to fill the position of Executive Director. The individual will be responsible for fundraising, development, community relations, financial management, planning, program management, and staff supervision. The Executive Director will implement strategic and policy direction, and works closely with the museum's Board to meet the museum’s goals.
The successful candidate will have: proven fundraising success; demonstrated grant-writing success; financial management experience; excellent public speaking skills; strong networking skills; staff management experience; and effective interpersonal communication skills and at minimum, an undergraduate degree. Strongly preferred are: established relationships with community leaders; children's/science museum experience; capital campaign experience. Located in beautiful Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon, the museum has a long and rich history in the community.
The Science Factory’s mission is to engage, excite, and inspire children to explore science, technology and humanity. With a budget of $420,000, this hands-on museum for children ages 2-12 features science-focused exhibits, a planetarium, enrichment classes, and summer camps.
Please send: resume, cover letter, three professional references with contact information to: Science Factory, Attn: Executive Search, P.O. Box 1518, Eugene, OR 97440, info@sciencefactory.org.
POSTED 12/01/2008
J3282. Director, Visitor Experience
Ontario Science Center
The Ontario Science Centre, a global leader in science engagement, seeks a director of visitor experience. Reporting to the CEO, you will provide leadership to highly creative staff who conceive, develop and deliver engaging science experiences to over a million visitors a year.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Qualifications: You are a strategic, innovative, results-oriented leader with senior management experience. You have demonstrated scientific credibility and operational expertise, exceptional communication skills, skill in defining objectives, adapting plans and delivering results, and the ability to balance the demands of new project development with ongoing operations. You are known for providing excellent strategic analysis/advice, and making wise decisions. Superior science communication skills, to inspire and actively engage staff and visitors with science, are essential. Note: Applicants to this competition may also be considered for other executive opportunities within the Ontario Public Service.
Please send your resume, quoting Job ID 14912, by Dec. 16, 2008, to: Careers Executive, Executive Talent Search Unit, Executive Programs and Services Branch, Centre for Leadership and Learning, HROntario, Ministry of Government Services, 99 Wellesley St. W., Ste. 5320, Whitney Block, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M7A 1W4. Fax: 416-325-6317. E-mail: CareersExecutive@ontario.ca. Please select only one method of application (e-mail, fax or mail). Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
www.ontario.ca/careers
POSTED 11/04/2008
J3272. Executive Director
Catawba Science Center
Catawba Science Center, Hickory, NC, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is seeking an energetic, mission driven Executive Director to provide leadership for our progressive 33 year old institution. Major responsibilities include overall guidance, significant fundraising, Board, donor, and community relations, and long-range planning to further CSC’s mission of informal, participatory science education. With a professional staff of 21 full-time and 31 part-time, and an operating budget of $1.6 million, Catawba Science Center has 18,000 square feet of participatory exhibits, including major aquaria and a 65 seat digital planetarium. Learn more at www.catawbascience.org.
Qualifications: Masters Degree in a relevant field, minimum of 5 years experience in senior management at a successful non-profit (preferably a museum), strong fundraising skills, and ability to communicate effectively.
Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications. CSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Open until filled. Send resume and cover letter to search@catawbascience.org.
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