Assistant Professor And Assistant Curator

Description:

The University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for the Charles D. Michener Assistant Professor and Assistant Curator in Bee Biodiversity and Evolution. This position is a full-time, tenure-track academic year joint appointment in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EEB, 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent) and the Division of Entomology of the Biodiversity Institute (BI, 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent), a KU Designated Research Center. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded, internationally recognized, collections-based research program in bee biodiversity and evolution and have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, collections, teaching, mentoring and service. They will: conduct collection-based research addressing critical questions in the biodiversity, systematics, phylogenetics, and evolution of bees leading to publications in appropriate outlets; procure external funding to support their research program; teach courses and engage in mentorship contributing to the education of undergraduate and graduate students; contribute to the stewardship of the Biodiversity Institute’s extensive entomological collection; and engage in unit, College, University, and national service. A Ph.D. is expected by the start date of the appointment, and the successful candidate for the position must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to starting the position.