Organization: Biology Department, College of Arts and Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor and Academic Curator
Search #: AA1888
The University of Washington is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to serve as academic curator of genetic resources at the Burke Museum (www.burkemuseum.org) and as a faculty member in the Biology Department. Appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Professor rank. In exceptional circumstances, appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level may be considered for candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to mentoring underrepresented students in the sciences. Ph.D. required by date of appointment. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The successful candidate should conduct externally funded research in such areas as molecular systematics, evolution, or ecology at the population or phylogenetic level, curate and contribute to the growth of tissue and DNA collections, as well as organismal collections in the taxon of the candidate’s specialty, and guide student research based on those collections. Responsibilities also include undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Submit CV, descriptions of research/teaching interests, three letters of reference, and reprints (.pdf) of three recent publications at http://www.burkemuseum.org/curator/.
Priority will be given to applications received before November 15, 2007. UW is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.