What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Biology and Herbarium Curator position at University of New Mexico?
We invite applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Biology and Curator of the Herbarium at the Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB), a natural history collections facility within the Department of Biology of the University of New Mexico (UNM).
We seek colleagues with demonstrated commitments to (1) collecting and curating natural history specimens; (2) using specimens to address questions in evolution, systematics, and ecology; (3) pursuing a vigorous, externally funded research program; (4) advancing the integration of specimens into the field of botany; (5) achieving excellence in teaching and mentoring; and (6) supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and student access within a diverse community.
UNM is a research-intensive (Carnegie R1), minority-majority institution located in Albuquerque, a city with a rich cultural heritage in a biodiverse, scenic landscape. The Department of Biology is a family-friendly academic community of 35 tenure-track faculty members (https://biology.unm.edu/people/faculty/faculty.html), ~1500 undergraduate majors, 100 graduate students, and a vibrant portfolio of extramurally funded research.
The MSB (https://msb.unm.edu/) includes eight collections (more than 5 million specimens), each with a faculty-curator, full-time collection manager, and shared mission: to collect and curate biodiversity specimens and information that advances scientific understanding of Earth's biota over time and space. MSB contributes to more than 400 scientific publications annually and leads globally in the development and dissemination of informatics resources (https://arctosdb.org/). MSB's cryo-collections comprise more than 700,000 samples that document global change, emerging diseases, and evolutionary processes.
The UNM Herbarium (http://www.msb.unm.edu/divisions/herbarium/index.html) in the Museum of Southwestern Biology is the largest collection of preserved plants in New Mexico. It is a well-established resource for ecological, genetic, and floristic studies as well as teaching and outreach. The collection comprises ~140,000 plant specimens, more than 10,700 taxa, and a growing fungarium; it is fully digitized, imaged, and online accessible. Facilities include a state-of-the-art imaging system, a leaf-tissue silica library, and a collections space with room for growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Life Sciences at the time of application.
Preferred Qualifications:
We seek colleagues with demonstrated commitments to:
1. Collecting and curating natural history specimens
2. Using specimens to address fundamental questions in evolution, systematics, and ecology
3. Pursuing a vigorous, externally funded research program
4. Advancing the integration of specimens into the fields of botany
5. Achieving excellence in teaching and mentoring
6. Post-doctoral experience by the start of the appointment
7. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach the following: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Three representative publications Four two-page statements addressing past, present, and future efforts in (1) research, (2) curation, (3) teaching, and (4) diversity, equity, and inclusion. Contact information for at least three professional referencesApplicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
