SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGIST POSITION

[Leonard Krishtalka]

>SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGIST, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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> The Natural History Museum and Departments of Entomology and
>Systematics & Ecology, The University of Kansas, invite applications for
>a faculty-curator, Assistant Professor/Assistant Curator, tenure track
>position in systematic entomology to begin August 17, 1998.  The
>successful applicant will serve as: 1) a museum curator in the Division
>of Entomology and will have an active, specimen-based research program
>with potential for extramural funding, and an active role in development
>and curation of the insect collection; and, a faculty member in the
>Departments and will be able to teach courses in entomology,
>systematics, the general biology program and areas of expertize, and
>supervise undergraduate and graduate research.   Preference will be
>given to individuals who specialize in systematics and evolutionary
>biology of insects, conduct entomological field studies, have a strong
>commitment to research and education at undergraduate and graduate
>levels, and show commitment to service to the discipline, and evidence
>of potential administrative skills and ability to interact with the
>public.  Submit curriculum vitae; statements of (1) teaching philosophy,
>experience, and interests, including preferred courses to teach, (2)
>research interests, goals, and current research activities, and (3)
>curatorial philosophy and experience; 2 copies of UP TO 5 selected
>publications or manuscripts; and 3 letters of reference.  Forward
>materials to DR. James S. Ashe, Chair, Search Committee, Division of
>Entomology, Snow Hall, KU Natural History Museum, The University of
>Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66045, USA.  Review of applications will begin
>15 February 1998 and continue until the position is filled.  Position
>availability is contingent on budgetary approval.  EO/AA Employer.
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Leonard Krishtalka
Director
Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
phone:  785/864-4540
fax:       785/864-5335
e-mail:  krishtalka at ukans.edu