A new post of Museum Studies Programme Director is currently being advertised to work on an undergraduate programme at Reading University that links with the museums and special collections there. Please see details below:
Isabel Hughes
Curator of Collections & Engagement
Museum of English Rural Life
Museum Studies Programme Director – Ref no – PM12058
University of Reading Museums and Collections
Reading, UK
Job Type: Part Time (0.8 FTE initially with the possibility of increasing to 1.0 FTE in due course)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £37,012- 45,486
Closing Date: 7th October 2012
This new role will be responsible for taking forward our new undergraduate Museum Studies programme and lead the strategic development of collections-based teaching and learning across the University.
As part of the University Museums and Collections, based at the Museum of English Rural Life, you will plan, teach and assess a broad range of practice-led museum studies modules, including coordinating input from museum and collections staff and both internal and external academic colleagues.
You will have:
- Proven experience of teaching museum studies in the HE sector or other professional training within the museums and heritage sector
- An outstanding ability to engage students through innovative teaching and to develop Reading's reputation for excellence in object-based
learning
- Proven organisational and time management skills, and an ability and willingness to work flexibly
- The ability to lead, inspire and motivate colleagues and to contribute to a working culture that is open and responsive to change
A good honours degree and postgraduate or equivalent qualification in museum studies, heritage, conservation or related discipline is also essential.
Kate Arnold-Forster
Director
To formally apply please visit www.reading.ac.uk/Jobs or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)
Please quote the relevant reference number.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
