Position Announcement
Earth Sciences Curator/Paleontologist
Museum of the North and Department of Geology and Geophysics
University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)
Application Screening Begins: Sunday, 15 January 2006
Further information about the department and museum is available at:
http://www.uaf.edu/geology
http://www.uaf.edu/museum
The University of Alaska Museum of the North and the Department of
Geology and Geophysics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks invite
applications for a tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor
position as Curator of Earth Sciences. The University seeks a dynamic
individual who will instill their passion for paleontology into both
students and the public. Applicants who can successfully implement their
vision for using natural history collections on the leading edge of
science are especially encouraged to apply.
Requirements include an earned Ph.D. in Paleontology or a closely
related field, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.
Postdoctoral and/or other professional career experience is preferred.
The successful candidate is expected to: establish a vigorous,
externally funded research program; curate the Museum's Earth Sciences
collections; collaborate with existing faculty with interests in
sedimentology, stratigraphy, geochronology, Quaternary geology, and
paleoclimatic or paleoenvironmental reconstruction; teach at least one
course per year; and advise undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. students.
Preferred applicants will have a strong background in developing,
managing, and using museum collections, and in a specialized research
area in Paleontology, which is flexible. Experience working with or
teaching diverse student populations is desirable. A newly expanded
museum, collections laboratory, start-up funds and supercomputer
facilities are available. Further information about both the Department
and Museum is available at:
http://www.uaf.edu/geology
http://www.uaf.edu/museum
Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.uakjobs.com by
completing an application form and uploading a curriculum vitae; three
letters of reference; copies of key publications; and separate summaries
of interests and experience in research, curation, and teaching.
Screening of applications will begin on Sunday, 15 January 2006 and
continue until the position is filled. Questions about this announcement
can be addressed to:
Paul McCarthy
E-mail: mccarthy [at] gi.alaska.edu
The University of Alaska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.