[Nhcoll-l] Advertisement for an Assistant Professor Mycologist and Curator of Fungi, Bell Museum/Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota

[Anne Lageson]

Hi,

I'd like to submit the job listed below to the NHCOLL-L listserve.  Would
you please let me know once it has been posted, since I need to report to
the faculty search committee?

Thanks much, Anne


Bell Museum of Natural History
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)
University of Minnesota - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Position: Mycologist and Curator of Fungi, Bell Museum/Plant Pathology
Classification: Assistant Professor, 9 month appointment
Reporting To: Director, Bell Museum and Head, Plant Pathology
Position Number: 182025

Position Overview:
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining an active,
collections-based, extramurally funded research program in mycology.
Teaching duties required of this position include undergraduate and
graduate courses, as well as mentoring students from the University's
diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations. In addition,
this position is responsible for curating the Bell Museum’s mycology
collection. Outreach is an important aspect of this position,
specifically through participation in public programs offered by the
Bell Museum of Natural History.

Major Areas of Accountability:
Mycology systematics research and curation – 50% (which includes 15%
curatorial activity)
The Curator of Fungi is responsible for developing and maintaining an
active, extramurally funded, collections-based research program that
emphasizes a conceptual and interdisciplinary approach to the
systematics and evolution of fungi. The Curator of Fungi is also
responsible for building and maintaining the fungal collections in
line with modern museum practices.

Teaching and educational outreach– 50%
The incumbent will teach 6 credits annually. Possibilities include
undergraduate courses on fungal diversity, systematics and evolution
of fungi, macrofungi, an undergraduate honors seminar, as well as a
graduate course in the incumbent's area of specialty. S/he will be a
member of the graduate faculty and will advise undergraduate and
graduate students, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The incumbent will help maintain accuracy of scientific content in the
public outreach programs of the Bell Museum and will participate in
public outreach initiatives (e.g., teacher workshops, exhibits, or
education programs).

Essential Qualifications
Ph.D. or international equivalent in the Biological Sciences
Demonstrated research emphasis in mycology and systematics
Evidence of interest in curation of museum collections
Preferred Academic Preparation and Experience
Post-doctoral experience
Curatorial experience with fungal collections
Experience maintaining a living fungal collection
Evidence of teaching experience at the college level
Creativity, quality and productivity in research
Potential to maintain an active, extramurally funded research program
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Interest in, experience with, and commitment to diversity and cultural
inclusiveness

Salary/Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Two months of summer salary will be provided for the
first two years; subsequently summer salary may be supplemented by
research and/or educational grants up to 2.5 months. Benefits include
employee health, dental, and faculty life/disability insurance, social
security, faculty retirement and opportunities for professional
development, including sabbatical and semester leave opportunities.
Benefits are described at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/benefits/index.html

Application:
Apply online at: https://employment.umn.edu (search for requisition
182025). Applicants should attach: 1) a cover letter that specifically
addresses the candidate's commitment to and respect for diversity,
cultural competence, and inclusiveness; 2) curriculum vitae; 3)
research statement; 4) curation statement; 6) teaching statement; 7)
the names, addresses and email contact information for three
professional references. Incomplete applications will not be
considered.

Please direct technical inquiries about the application process
(website, etc) to Ms. Anne Lageson, Search Committee Administrator at
lages001 at umn.edu. Please direct questions about the position
responsibilities to the Search Committee Chair, Andrew Simons at
asimons at umn.edu.

Review of applications begins February 1, 2012.

Position will remain open until filled.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all
persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

-- 
Anne D. Lageson
Executive Secretary
Plant Pathology
612-625-4705
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