Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Executive Director Search
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Lubbock, Texas, us, 79430
Executive Director Search – The Museum of Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX Opportunity to work with one of the largest university museum collections in the U.S., encompassing science, social science, history, and visual art. Develop and implement a 21st-century museum vision at a 90-year-old West Texas cultural destination serving Texas Tech University, the region, state, and international research communities. The Museum of Texas Tech University (the Museum) seeks an inspiring leader with a track record of building resources and integrating diverse operations to serve broad constituencies and leverage long-term assets. The next director of the Museum will be a strategic thinker and a pragmatic manager with keen intellectual curiosity. They will have the vision and skillset to plan, negotiate, coordinate and grow museum support and operations to even better serve the university, global research communities, and museum visitors. Founded in 1929, the Museum has one of the largest collections of any university museum in the U.S., with over 8 million objects focused on 6 areas: anthropology, visual art, clothing and textiles, history, paleontology, and natural sciences. Additionally, the Museum encompasses the Lubbock Lake Landmark (LLL), a world-renowned archaeological and natural-history preserve; the internationally-known Natural Science Research Laboratory (NSRL), with its cutting-edge genetic resources collection; the growing Artist Printmaker/Photographer Research Collection (AP/RC); and the Moody Planetarium. With an annual budget of $3.2M and 64 full- and part-time faculty, staff, and student employees, the Museum serves Texas Tech University (TTU) faculty, staff, and students, the citizens of Lubbock, the wider West Texas region, and a global community of research scholars. With strong roots in research and teaching, the Museum and its encyclopedic collections continue to serve as a basis for curatorial and academic research, while also connecting with community audiences to showcase new research and interpret cultural, scientific, and artistic ideas through changing exhibitions and robust educational programs. The incoming museum director must not only be a visionary thinker but also a skilled fundraiser and a deft manager with a strong ability to analyze and solve problems and oversee operations of a large, multi-faceted museum organization. The Executive Director has overall charge of the Museum’s budget, finances, personnel, and operations and reports to the Provost through the Senior Vice Provost. With a new $12M museum addition ready to break ground, the new Executive Director will help oversee construction, bring in new operating and capital funds, and develop a long-term strategic financial plan to strengthen endowment and amplify staff resources in the coming years. OPPORTUNITIES Work with a supportive University administration that has a strategic goal to “transform lives in the community.” Work with one of the largest university museum collections in the U.S. – a multi-faceted collection from arts to dinosaurs. Strengthen and grow the Museum’s interdisciplinary research programs and increase the visibility of its collections for research. Lead a museum that serves broad audiences, from scholars to the general public. In finding new resources, create opportunities for new staffing positions to enhance programming, marketing, development, and collections care. Finish the construction of a new $12M addition, adding an additional 18,000 square feet of exhibition and storage space. Work with the Museum of Texas Tech University Association to garner and hold private resources and collections. Significantly strengthen cultural programming, including making the Museum more sensitive and welcoming to diverse audiences. Participate in Texas Tech University’s visionary centennial plans to explore the feasibility of a major expansion for research and interpretation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide thoughtful and dynamic leadership that engages and inspires stakeholders, faculty, and staff. Oversee the Museum’s exhibitions, education and research programs. Review and fine-tune the Museum’s operations, setting priorities and maintaining standards of excellence. Strengthen nationally important programs under the Museum’s umbrella. Lead the Museum’s development efforts; identify and cultivate new sources of revenue. Oversee efforts to increase funding generated from grants and sponsorships. Be an astute financial manager, able to develop and keep a balanced budget. Provide leadership to a high-powered staff whose specialties encompass diverse disciplines. Strengthen all outreach platforms, including marketing and education programming. Help oversee the construction of a new $12M wing. Lead the development and implementation of the Museum’s next strategic plan. Ensure the Museum’s collections are properly stored, preserved, and exhibited. Uphold the Museum’s commitment to ethical standards and best practices. JOB QUALIFICATIONS A graduate degree in a discipline related to one of the Museum’s range of functions or operations; minimum Master’s in relevant field, PhD preferred. Strong interest in the sciences preferred, especially the natural sciences. 8 years’ experience as a museum director or at a senior management level at a large museum. A record of fundraising successes. Excellent financial management skills and demonstrated success with operational budgeting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS An articulate and dynamic manager with proven success in developing cooperative relationships. A collaborative and collegial thought leader. A self-starter, resourceful and pragmatic. An intellectually curious mind. A personality that enjoys fundraising. HOW TO APPLY All application materials must be submitted online through the Texas Tech University career application site, Requisition #19058BR. Submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae or résumé, salary requirement, and names of 3 references with contact information. References will not be contacted without prior permission of the applicant. Nominations or questions should be addressed to Connie Rosemont, Senior Search Consultant. Screening of applications will continue until the completion of the search process, but applications are suggested by November 18, 2019. Position open until filled. As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. ABOUT THE MUSEUM Founded in 1929, the Museum is AAM-accredited and houses over 8 million objects in collections focused on 6 areas: anthropology, art, clothing and textiles, history, paleontology, and the natural sciences. ABOUT TTU Texas Tech University is classified as “Carnegie Tier 1” in the Very High Research Activity (R1) category with an enrollment of more than 38,000 students. ABOUT LUBBOCK Lubbock is a regional hub of government, finance, health care, and education, with agriculture and oil as its primary economic bases.
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Lubbock, TX Opportunity to work with one of the largest university museum collections in the U.S., encompassing science, social science, history, and visual art. Develop and implement a 21st-century museum vision at a 90-year-old West Texas cultural destination serving Texas Tech University, the region, state, and international research communities. The Museum of Texas Tech University (the Museum) seeks an inspiring leader with a track record of building resources and integrating diverse operations to serve broad constituencies and leverage long-term assets. The next director of the Museum will be a strategic thinker and a pragmatic manager with keen intellectual curiosity. They will have the vision and skillset to plan, negotiate, coordinate and grow museum support and operations to even better serve the university, global research communities, and museum visitors. Founded in 1929, the Museum has one of the largest collections of any university museum in the U.S., with over 8 million objects focused on 6 areas: anthropology, visual art, clothing and textiles, history, paleontology, and natural sciences. Additionally, the Museum encompasses the Lubbock Lake Landmark (LLL), a world-renowned archaeological and natural-history preserve; the internationally-known Natural Science Research Laboratory (NSRL), with its cutting-edge genetic resources collection; the growing Artist Printmaker/Photographer Research Collection (AP/RC); and the Moody Planetarium. With an annual budget of $3.2M and 64 full- and part-time faculty, staff, and student employees, the Museum serves Texas Tech University (TTU) faculty, staff, and students, the citizens of Lubbock, the wider West Texas region, and a global community of research scholars. With strong roots in research and teaching, the Museum and its encyclopedic collections continue to serve as a basis for curatorial and academic research, while also connecting with community audiences to showcase new research and interpret cultural, scientific, and artistic ideas through changing exhibitions and robust educational programs. The incoming museum director must not only be a visionary thinker but also a skilled fundraiser and a deft manager with a strong ability to analyze and solve problems and oversee operations of a large, multi-faceted museum organization. The Executive Director has overall charge of the Museum’s budget, finances, personnel, and operations and reports to the Provost through the Senior Vice Provost. With a new $12M museum addition ready to break ground, the new Executive Director will help oversee construction, bring in new operating and capital funds, and develop a long-term strategic financial plan to strengthen endowment and amplify staff resources in the coming years. OPPORTUNITIES Work with a supportive University administration that has a strategic goal to “transform lives in the community.” Work with one of the largest university museum collections in the U.S. – a multi-faceted collection from arts to dinosaurs. Strengthen and grow the Museum’s interdisciplinary research programs and increase the visibility of its collections for research. Lead a museum that serves broad audiences, from scholars to the general public. In finding new resources, create opportunities for new staffing positions to enhance programming, marketing, development, and collections care. Finish the construction of a new $12M addition, adding an additional 18,000 square feet of exhibition and storage space. Work with the Museum of Texas Tech University Association to garner and hold private resources and collections. Significantly strengthen cultural programming, including making the Museum more sensitive and welcoming to diverse audiences. Participate in Texas Tech University’s visionary centennial plans to explore the feasibility of a major expansion for research and interpretation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide thoughtful and dynamic leadership that engages and inspires stakeholders, faculty, and staff. Oversee the Museum’s exhibitions, education and research programs. Review and fine-tune the Museum’s operations, setting priorities and maintaining standards of excellence. Strengthen nationally important programs under the Museum’s umbrella. Lead the Museum’s development efforts; identify and cultivate new sources of revenue. Oversee efforts to increase funding generated from grants and sponsorships. Be an astute financial manager, able to develop and keep a balanced budget. Provide leadership to a high-powered staff whose specialties encompass diverse disciplines. Strengthen all outreach platforms, including marketing and education programming. Help oversee the construction of a new $12M wing. Lead the development and implementation of the Museum’s next strategic plan. Ensure the Museum’s collections are properly stored, preserved, and exhibited. Uphold the Museum’s commitment to ethical standards and best practices. JOB QUALIFICATIONS A graduate degree in a discipline related to one of the Museum’s range of functions or operations; minimum Master’s in relevant field, PhD preferred. Strong interest in the sciences preferred, especially the natural sciences. 8 years’ experience as a museum director or at a senior management level at a large museum. A record of fundraising successes. Excellent financial management skills and demonstrated success with operational budgeting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS An articulate and dynamic manager with proven success in developing cooperative relationships. A collaborative and collegial thought leader. A self-starter, resourceful and pragmatic. An intellectually curious mind. A personality that enjoys fundraising. HOW TO APPLY All application materials must be submitted online through the Texas Tech University career application site, Requisition #19058BR. Submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae or résumé, salary requirement, and names of 3 references with contact information. References will not be contacted without prior permission of the applicant. Nominations or questions should be addressed to Connie Rosemont, Senior Search Consultant. Screening of applications will continue until the completion of the search process, but applications are suggested by November 18, 2019. Position open until filled. As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. ABOUT THE MUSEUM Founded in 1929, the Museum is AAM-accredited and houses over 8 million objects in collections focused on 6 areas: anthropology, art, clothing and textiles, history, paleontology, and the natural sciences. ABOUT TTU Texas Tech University is classified as “Carnegie Tier 1” in the Very High Research Activity (R1) category with an enrollment of more than 38,000 students. ABOUT LUBBOCK Lubbock is a regional hub of government, finance, health care, and education, with agriculture and oil as its primary economic bases.
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