Coordinator of Academic Programs: McClung Museum - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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- Location
- Knoxville, TN
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 2
- 18 days ago
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About the company
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Higher education · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Develop, implement, and oversee academic initiatives that enhance the McClung's contribution to the University's academic agenda.
- Encourage and facilitate the participation of the McClung, its collections, and exhibitions in university curricula and educational initiatives.
What you need
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span>Education:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li><p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Master's degree in Museum Studies, History, Art History, Anthropology, or another similar field. </span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span>Experience:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li><p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Minimum of three years' work experience in a museum environment or similar institution focused on informal or non-formal education.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Demonstrated interest in multiple or interdisciplinary fields of inquiry.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li><p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Professional knowledge of museum object handling and treatment.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Knowledge of object-based teaching and learning.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Posses a deep understanding of museum collections best practices.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Demonstrated ability to create targeted content for interdisciplinary fields. </span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Strong leadership, conceptual, written, and oral communication skills.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Ability to supervise as well as to work well with others.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Strong interpersonal skills for working with students and faculty across many abilities and interests.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Ability to handle a variety of tasks concurrently in a complex environment.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Proven ability to set goals and meet deadlines.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Strong computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>A commitment to higher-learning and personal advancement.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span>Experience:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li><p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Three years of work experience in a museum setting, at least one of which is in an educational role.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>One year of teaching experience in a classroom or museum setting.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Record of college or adult-level teaching.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Experience in handling and teaching with museum quality objects and/or artwork. </span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li><p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Ability to work cross-departmentally and collaboratively.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Proven ability to conduct object-based teaching and learning.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span>Onsite - Knoxville, TN</span></p><p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"> </p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span><strong>UT market range: </strong>MR08</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span><strong>Anticipated hiring range: </strong>52,000 – 58,000</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span>Find more information on the UT Market Range structure </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://hr.tennessee.edu/pay/market-ranges/"><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">here</span></a></p>
- <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span>Find more information on UT Benefits </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/"><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">here</span></a></p>
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Reporting to the Manager of Education & Community Engagement, the Coordinator of Academic Programs (CAP) is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of academic initiatives that enhance the McClung's contribution to the University's academic agenda. Collaborating with students, staff, and faculty across campus, the CAP encourages and facilitates the meaningful participation of the McClung and its collections and exhibitions in the university's various curricula and educational initiatives.