Position Description: The University of Mississippi seeks nominations and applications for the position of Director of The University of Mississippi’s Museum and Historic Houses. The Director reports directly to the Provost and is responsible for administering all aspects of the University Museum, Rowan Oak, and working with a Friends of the Museum auxiliary board. The successful candidate will be a creative administrator who will foster and enhance an environment in which diverse constituencies, including members of the university community and the general public can study and learn from the direct experience of the Museum’s collection of art, artifacts, and historic houses.
The University Museum collections include the Millington and Barnard Collection of mid-19th century scientific instruments, the David M. Robinson Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities, southern folk and outsider art including the largest extant collection of artworks by Theora Hamblett and sculpted figures by Sultan Rogers, fine art, decorative art, and historical memorabilia. The museum’s holding number approximately 17,000 items.
Position Details: Appointment: 12 months
Minimum Qualifications: A master’s degree and five years of related experience, plus a current resume and cover letter are required. This is a 12-month position. If the individual possesses qualifications suitable for appointment in an academic department, the department will be asked to evaluate the rank and track of the candidate at the time of hire. If an appointment is granted, the position will carry a teaching load not to exceed 1/1. The Director’s appointment will undergo a formal review every four years with a quadrennial review. For more information and to apply, please go online to jobs.olemiss.edu. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.
Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement: The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
