Director Limper Geology Museum

Director Limper Geology Museum Job Title Director Limper Geology Museum Department Geology and Environmental Earth Science Department Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Position Salary Minimum $67,000 Position Salary Maximum $69,000 Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligible Yes Screening Date 2026-10-21 Job Description Summary Develop and maintain geology museum as a learning environment to enhance understanding of modern geological concepts and issues. Organize and host museum visits, perform outreach, teach geology courses, pursue funding, and manage museum resources. Job Description Essential Duties: - Museum Operations and Development: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Limper Geology Museum including: designing and implementing displays for museum and hallway cases; stewardship and management of mineral, rock, and fossil collections of the museum and department; improving specimen accessibility to external researchers (25%). - ???Undergraduate Education - Teach approximately one course per semester, usually an introductory geoscience course or an undergraduate course for the geology or environmental earth science major. (25%). - Community Outreach and Teacher Education: Develop, coordinate, and participate in outreach activities to local schools, organizations, and other venues in conjunction with other museums at Miami University; participate in departmental efforts to teach and train earth science educators in the regional geology and fossil record of southwestern Ohio; serve as department point of contact for geoscience-related questions and identification of geological specimens from the general public (25%). - Website Curation and Outreach through Social Media: Curate and update the website for the Limper Museum and engage in public outreach through social media (15%). - Fundraising: Actively engage in fundraising activities to support museum collections, displays, and provide student internship opportunities (10%). Minimum Qualifications: Required: Master's degree in the geosciences or related field and experience working with geology and paleontology collections. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Advanced knowledge of geological concepts and familiarity with the regional rock and fossil record of southwest Ohio. - Be able to develop inter-collaborations, and communicate such concepts in an engaging, clear, and concise manner. Preferred Qualifications: - Doctoral or Professional degree Additional Position Information (if applicable) This is a 10-month position with a salary range of $67,000 - $69,000. Required Application Documents Cover letter, CV, statement of teaching, and statement of community outreach Special Instructions (if applicable) If you have any questions please reach out to the department admin Leanna Smith at [email protected] Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remot