Observatory Curator

**About Western**:
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

**About Us**:
The Department of Physics and Astronomy’s team of faculty, staff, researchers, and program students has over 200 members, all passionate about understanding the fundamental laws that govern the Universe and all that it contains. In our state-of-the-art research facilities on campus and around the world, we make discoveries and share our knowledge with a diverse academic and research community. We aspire to be an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and decolonized environment where all members are valued and respected. If you are inspired to join our community, we look forward to hearing from you.

**Responsibilities**:
**Responsibilities**:
**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- University degree in science, history or a related field

**Experience**:

- Prior experience with curating historical artefacts and collections
- Demonstrated success in obtaining funding for heritage preservation and presentation.
- Prior outreach experience for science programs targeted for kids & the general public is desirable
- Prior experience with astronomical observations and operating a telescope is desirable

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

- Good project management skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Good general knowledge of astronomy and planetary science, including basic knowledge of the night sky
- Expertise in knowing how to find historical information
- Excellent science communication skills to deliver engaging and informative presentations and activities appropriate to the target audiences using appropriate communication channels
- Management of an online presence, including web site development/updates and social media channels
- Ability to summarize information and disseminate to others effectively in a timely manner
- Organizational and multi-tasking skills to prioritize and consistently produce high-quality work
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities

**Why Western?**:
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Western's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.