Posting this for a colleague: Dear Colleagues,
I want to alert you to a new faculty position in the Museum Studies Program at San Francisco State University. The Master of Arts Program in Museum Studies is seeking an expert in Digital Preservation in Museums to join our faculty at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective August 2014. The successful applicant will possess museum professional experience in all areas of digital preservation in museums and will be knowledgeable about digital media, digital curation, mobile experiences, digitization strategies, and digital asset management. Experience in art museums is preferred. The candidate will also be engaged in critical discourse surrounding digital preservation in museums, will be able to bridge theory and practice, and will have a strong interest in how museums communicate with the public. Ph.D., or equivalent degree preferred, but applicants with distinguished professional experience and a Master?s degree will be considered. University teaching experience preferred. Salary competitive, commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will begin January 24, 2014. SFSU Museum Studies is one of the highest producers of MA graduates in the field, with alumni working from the Getty to the Smithsonian, and in a range of related nonprofit organizations. Aligned with the Department of Art, Museum Studies works collaboratively with other units on campus and with our professional networks to develop engaged, thoughtful, and well-rounded museum employees. Find out more about us at: museumstudies.sfsu.edu The link to the posting at the American Alliance of Museums website: http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=8712&jb=15896364 and on the website for careers for the California State University: https://careers.calstate.edu/Detail.aspx?pid=38679 Edward M. Luby Director-Museum Studies Andrew Fox FAMSF Webmaster 415.750.3615 de Young Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
