[NHCOLL-L:1941] Collections Manager Position

[Julie Golden]

On behalf of the University of Iowa Department of Geoscience I submit this 
announcement for Collections Manager.  Please make all inquiries and 
replies to the address in the announcement.
Thank you.
....Julie Golden


COLLECTIONS MANAGER, PALEONTOLOGY REPOSITORY
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

The Department of Geoscience at the University of Iowa invites applications 
for a permanent, full-time Collections Manager, whose primary 
responsibility will be care and management of the Paleontology Repository, 
the fifth largest university collection in North America.  Duties include 
curation and conservation of specimens, organization and development of 
collections, processing loans, supervising visitors, managing the 
Repository database and web site, fossil identification, assisting faculty 
and graduate students in preparing specimens for teaching and research, 
public outreach, assisting in grant-writing, and research involving the 
collections.  For information about the Repository and its holdings, see 
our web site at: fossil.geology.uiowa.edu.

Minimum qualifications include a M.A. or M.S. in Geoscience or Biological 
Sciences with emphasis in paleontology or an equivalent combination of 
related education and experience. Experience in collections management and 
computer database skills are required.  Desirable qualifications include 
grant writing experience, web site development and public contact.

Applicants should send a complete resume and at least three letters of 
recommendation to: Ann F. Budd, Search Committee Chair, Department of 
Geoscience, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1379 (phone 
319-335-1818; Fax 319-335-1821; email: geology at uiowa.edu).  Screening of 
applications will begin on August 15, 2003 and continue until the position 
is filled.  The University of Iowa is an affirmative action-equal 
opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.