[Nhcoll-l] KU Biodiversity Institute Systematic Ichthyologist position

[Bentley, Andrew Charles]

Faculty Position in Systematic Ichthyology: The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) and the Biodiversity Institute (BI) at the University of Kansas invite applications for a tenure-track joint position as Assistant Professor (50%) and Assistant Curator (50%) that focuses on the systematics, biodiversity, and evolutionary biology of fishes.  Appointment is expected to begin as early as August 18, 2013. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an externally funded research program, teach courses in ichthyology and other areas of specialization, and build and steward the BI's ichthyological collections. Ideally, the candidate's research program will utilize novel experimental or analytical methods, complement existing research strengths in EEB and the BI, and contribute to the climate of diversity in the College, including a diversity of scholarly approaches. Applicants currently ABD will be considered, but a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline is expected by the start date of appointment.
Apply online at https://jobs.ku.edu (search for position #00001679) and submit the following documents: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) statement of research interests and future directions; (3) statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests; (4) statement of curatorial and data-management philosophy, experience, and interests; (5) PDF copies of three selected publications/manuscripts; and (6) a list of three references.  In addition, three letters of recommendation should be submitted as PDF attachments to: jdorothy at ku.edu (Dorothy Johanning). For more information visit http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/<http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/or> or http://biodiversity.ku.edu/. The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World; (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities; and (4) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge. For more information, see http://www.provost.ku.edu/planning/themes. Initial review of applications will begin October 22, 2012 and continues as long asneeded to identify a qualified pool. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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 Andy Bentley
 Ichthyology Collection Manager
 University of Kansas
Biodiversity Institute
 Dyche Hall
 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard
 Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561
 USA

Tel: (785) 864-3863
Fax: (785) 864-5335
 Email: abentley at ku.edu<mailto:abentley at ku.edu>
http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu<http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu/>

SPNHC President-Elect
http://www.spnhc.org<http://www.spnhc.org/>

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