assistant professor plant systematics

[F Brent Reeves]

          ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - PLANT SYSTEMATICS
          BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
          COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
          FORT COLLINS, COLORADO

POSITION:  Assistant professor in systematics of higher plants, Department
of Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523.  This
tenure-track position involves approximately 40% teaching, 40% research,
and 20% service, including herbarium curation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The successful candidate will be expected to develop an
independent, externally funded research program in contemporary plant
systematics using molecular-genetic techniques to study phylogenetic
relationships.  The candidate will also oversee curation of the Colorado
State University herbarium (CS).  Abundant opportunities exist for
collaboration with biologists within the department as well as in other
departments and colleges at the University and with the Colorado Natural
Heritage Program.  Teaching responsibilities include a course in modern
plant systematics and participation in the botany/biology undergraduate and
graduate curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A Ph. D. in Botany or a related area is required.
Curatorial and postdoctoral experience are strongly favored.  Candidates
should exhibit potential for independent and innovative research and
teaching, and a willingness to cooperate with a broad spectrum of
biologists on campus.

SALARY:  Commensurate with education and experience.

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Immediately, although the search may be extended if
suitable candidates are not found.

     To apply, send a letter of application with a statement of your
teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, university
transcripts, names and addresses of five persons who will serve as
references, and no more than three publications to:
     Secretary
     Plant Systematics Search Committee
     Department of Biology
     Colorado State University
     Fort Collins, CO  80523
          telephone     (303) 491-7013
          fax           (303) 491-0649
          e-mail        botteron at lamar.colostate.edu

     Additional information or answers to specific questions may be
obtained from breeves at lamar.colostate.edu (Dr. F. B. Reeves, Search
Committee Chair) via e-mail

All materials are due by 15 October, 1994.  The search may be extended if
suitable candidates are not found.

Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws,
regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action
requirements.  The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in room 314,
Student Services Building.  In order to assist Colorado State University in
meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women,
and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so
identify themselves.