From: Eder, Elizabeth [mailto:ederek@si.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 11:32 AM
Subject: Temporary Historian/Writer job posting
Dear Colleague,
The Smithsonian American Art Museum Education Office is recruiting for a
six-month temporary position of Historian/Writer to work on a major
textbook project for grades 6-12. We would appreciate your assistance in
getting the word out to suitable candidates about this exciting opportunity.
I?ve enclosed the job description in both the body of this e-mail
message below and as an attachment. Please let me know if you have any
questions. Thanks for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Liz Eder
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Temporary Position ? Historian/Writer
Smithsonian American Art Museum
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) Education Office seeks to
fill a temporary position of Historian/Writer to work on a major
textbook project for
grades 6-12.
Primary duties include:
? Collaborating with museum staff to identify and select appropriate
SAAM artworks for inclusion as supplemental material in a textbook
series for grades 6-12 with related products
? Researching and writing two pages at the end of each chapter for each
grade of the textbook series that links each chapter theme and related
educational standards with SAAM artworks
? Working with textbook editors and museum staff to format materials,
review drafts, and rewrite text as necessary
? Working with museum staff to secure reproduction permissions for SAAM
artworks
? Meeting weekly with museum staff to maintain project timelines and
schedules
Qualifications for this position include:
? Experience with curriculum planning and/or writing, preferably for a
middle or high school audience
? Knowledge of national educational standards for K-12 in social
studies, language arts, and/or visual art
? Knowledge of American art and/or U.S. history
? Experience with textbook production and publishing requirements a plus
? Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and to communicate
effectively
Salary to be determined. This temporary position extends through July 2007.
To apply, send a cover letter addressing primary duties and
qualifications with salary requirements, your resume/vita, and
applicable writing samples by January 15, 2007 to Elizabeth K. Eder
either via e-mail at EderEK@si.edu or mail at the address below:
Elizabeth K. Eder
Smithsonian American Art Museum
750 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 3300
Washington, DC 20001-4505
