[NHCOLL-L:1751] Position announcement

[Andy Bentley]

Hi all

The following position is being advertised at the Natural History Museum,
University of Kansas

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

COLLECTION MANAGER

The collection manager for the Division of Entomology of the Natural History
Museum and Biodiversity Research Center administers a world-class collection
of specimens.  The collection consists of pinned, alcohol, and slide
preparations.  Current (2002) collection strengths and collection
development are in Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Diptera, Mecoptera, Hemiptera,
Acari, and fossil insects.  The collection is used extensively by university
curators and students, and national and international scholars for research
and education.  The collection manager (assistant/associate/senior
specialist) is responsible for day-to-day activities in the collection and
reports to the curator-in-charge.

Duties:
1.	Collection management and conservation
2.	Acquisition and collection development
3.	Museum operational service
4.	Supervision – graduate and undergraduate students and volunteers
5.	Professional development
6.	Other duties as appropriate.

Required qualifications:
·	Master's degree or Ph.D. in museum studies, systematics, or entomology
from an accredited university or five years experience working with 	museum
collections in a position with similar responsibilities (with 	proof of
sound training in entomological collection management, recent 	graduates
will be considered to have demonstrated, equivalent 	experience).
·	Working knowledge of the taxonomy and identification of insects.
·	Demonstrable knowledge of care and management of natural history
collections, with a special emphasis on those techniques pertaining
uniquely to entomological collections.

Preferred qualifications:
·	Previous collection management experience in a natural history
collection, with a special emphasis on entomological collections.
·	Experience with use of relational databases.
·	Expertise in one or more taxa that constitute divisional strengths and
programmatic priorities.
·	International field experience with knowledge of numerous techniques for
the collection of insect specimens.
·	Experience with outreach and education programs in systematics and
natural history.

Application procedures: Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, a
curriculum vita/ resume, three letters of reference and a statement of
collection management philosophy and priorities to:
Anna Ancil
Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center
1345 Jayhawk Blvd.
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
Phone: (785) 864-4540
FAX: (7685) 864-5335

For specific information, contact Dr. Steve Ashe, (785) 864-3030,
ashe at ku.edu.

Review begins: 13 December 2002

Salary/Position: This is an academic staff (non-tenured), full-time,
permanent appointment. Salary is $32,000 - $38,000 a year depending on
qualifications and experience.

The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. The University encourages applications from underrepresented group
members. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry sex, age, disability,
and veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination
on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.

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Andy Bentley
Ichthyology Collection Manager
University of Kansas
Natural History Museum
Dyche Hall
1345 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561
USA

Tel: (785) 864-3863
Fax: (785) 864-5335
Email: ABentley at ku.edu              :
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