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Director, Center for Burma Studies (4015)

Employer
Northern Illinois University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 27, 2023
Position Summary

The Director provides vision and leadership for the NIU Center for Burma Studies. The Director will have oversight of Burmese collections and the bi-annual publication of The Journal of Burma Studies.The Director will have primary responsibility for curation, accession, and promotion of the Burmese collections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Many of the Director’s duties are required by the charter for the Center for Burma Studies. Duties include:

Center for Burmese Studies Leadership
  • Oversees the maintenance and expansion of a comprehensive Burmese studies research library;
  • Oversees and cares of the multiple, world-class Burmese collections on campus;
  • Identifies and secures resources for improvement of the collections;
  • Oversees of the Center budget and financial needs.
Promotes Burmese Collections
  • Actively promote the collections on and off campus and online for education and research
  • Develops transdisciplinary initiatives and collaborations, outreach, and engagement activities;
  • Cultivates sustainable relationships with NIU, international researchers, and the surrounding community;
  • Develops a yearly exhibition program in consultation with the other campus museums and galleries, and in collaboration with NIU faculty and staff. Past exhibitions have been held in national and international venues as well as the NIU campus;
  • Organizes and hosts the biannual National and International Burma Studies Conferences.
  • Oversees the publication of The Journal of Burma Studies and other scholarship related to Burma Studies.
Instruction
  • Contributes to instruction at no more than 50% of the normal teaching load of their home department;
  • Oversees provision of materials from the collection for use in multiple disciplines (history, geography, art history, anthropology, etc.);
  • Oversees experiential education for students enrolled in the Museum Studies Certificate; and
  • Provides other student educational support as appropriate.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
  • Ph.D. or commensurate professional experience to merit appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher.
  • A minimum of five years of organizational leadership experience or evidence of increasing responsibility within an organization that required decision-making authority.
  • Significant experience in the art, history, and material culture of Burma, Burmese minorities, and neighboring regions.
  • Demonstrated experience in collection stewardship, creative work, and scholarship.
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Additional Requirements (SPS)
  • Ability to communicate in verbal and written forms.
  • Excellent organization and administrative skills.
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)
  • Significant professional experience in the museum world. Evidence of increasing responsibility in a leadership position.
  • Three years of experience as gallery, museum and/or collection manager or other lead creative person in a professional or academic setting.
  • Research level proficiency in the Burmese language and/or languages of minority cultures of Burma.
Physical demands/requirements
  • Regular office related duties
  • Sitting for extended periods of time
  • Using computer/electronic equipment for extended periods of time
  • Occasional lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 lbs.
Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

January 3, 2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

1.00

Standard Hours Per Week

37.50

Salary

$125,000.16 - $150,000

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

$5,208.34 - $6,250

Earn Type

Salary

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

For full consideration, prospective applicants will need to visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/69171 to apply and upload the following materials by March 20, 2023 :
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • List of three professional references
Applications received after March 20th are welcomed, but will be considered as needed.

Special Instructions

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/69171

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity ( AAEO ) at ada@niu.edu .

Safety Information

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Read the Annual Safety and Security Report. Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-1649 for a hard copy.

Read the Fire Safety Report . Contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 815-753-0404 for a hard copy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
  4. List of at least 3 References
Optional Documents
  1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)

Supplemental Questions

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