Associate Curator

Description:

West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia. We are a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community that cultivates scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expression, and global citizenship.
The Opportunity:
The Department of Biological Sciences at West Liberty University is seeking an Associate Curator with expertise in either Astacology or Herpetology.
The successful applicant will assist with constructing aquaculture laboratories focused on in-situ conservation efforts including rearing and breeding crayfish and turtles, and have opportunities to lead student- based turtle and crayfish projects.
The successful candidate will also be expected to teach biological, ecological, and conservation based courses to both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as write grants to further the departments mission