<div dir="ltr"><p style="padding:0px 0px 0.4em;margin:0px;border:0px;font-family:Georgia;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:16.883333206176758px;font-size:13px;text-align:center"><strong>University System of Georgia</strong><br>
<strong>Collection Manager/Instructor Position Search #67068</strong></p><p style="padding:0px 0px 0.4em;margin:0px;border:0px;font-family:Georgia;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:16.883333206176758px;font-size:13px">Georgia Southern University's College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a collection manager position. The full text advertisement, including information about the department, faculty, and the complete position announcement with all qualifications and application instructions, is available at <a href="http://www.bio.georgiasouthern.edu" style="font-weight:bold">http://www.bio.georgiasouthern.edu</a> (click "Employment Opportunities"). The position requires the curation of multiple natural history collections. We seek a collection manager with broad training in museum science, biological science, or related field. The successful applicant should demonstrate excellence in curation including experience in specimen preparation, storage, maintenance, accessioning, cataloguing, and handling loans. Ability to maintain minor equipment and all safety protocols is required. This position is a 12-month, non-tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. <strong>Required qualifications</strong>: M.S. or M.A. by 1 July 2013 in museum science, biological science, or related field; Expertise with a variety of natural history collections, curation, & digital databasing (including Specify, FileMaker, and/or similar database software); good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple curators & students. <strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong>: One or more years' experience working in natural history collections. Screening of applications begins 15 March 2013 and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is July 1, 2013. A complete application consists of a cover letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; statement of curatorial experience and expertise; three letters of reference. Applications must be sent electronically as a single PDF attachment (include applicant name in file name); letters of recommendation in PDF format may be sent separately via e-mail. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete and electronically submitted applications will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an open records state. <em>Georgia Southern is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.</em></p>
<p style="padding:0px 0px 0.4em;margin:0px;border:0px;font-family:Georgia;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:16.883333206176758px;font-size:13px">Applications and nominations should be sent to:<br></p><p style="padding:0px 0px 0.4em;margin:0px;border:0px;font-family:Georgia;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:16.883333206176758px;font-size:13px;text-align:center">
<strong>Dr. Lance McBrayer, Search Chair, Search #67068<br>Electronic Mail: <a href="http://mce_host/php/RemoteAdstract/lancemcbrayer@georgiasouthern.edu" style="padding:0px 0px 3px;margin:0px;border:0px;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-size:1.1em">lancemcbrayer@georgiasouthern.edu</a><br>
Telephone: 912-478-0545</strong></p><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="'times new roman', serif"><span style="font-size:x-small">Lance D. McBrayer</span></font></div><div><font face="'times new roman', serif"><span style="font-size:x-small">Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director</span></font></div>
<div><font face="'times new roman', serif"><span style="font-size:x-small">Department of Biology</span></font></div><div><font face="'times new roman', serif"><span style="font-size:x-small">Georgia Southern University</span></font></div>
<div><font face="'times new roman', serif"><span style="font-size:x-small">PO Box 8042</span></font></div><div><font face="'times new roman', serif"><span style="font-size:x-small">Statesboro GA 30460-8042</span></font></div>
<div><font face="'times new roman', serif"><span style="font-size:x-small">TEL: 912.478.0545</span></font></div><div><font color="#0000ee" face="times new roman, serif" size="1"><u><a href="https://sites.google.com/a/georgiasouthern.edu/lance-mcbrayer/" target="_blank">https://sites.google.com/a/georgiasouthern.edu/lance-mcbrayer/</a></u></font><br>
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