[Taxacom] Cybertaxonomist and Curator of Insects faculty position available at Arizona State University School of Life Sciences

[Anna Fields]

CYBERTAXONOMIST AND CURATOR OF INSECTS

The International Institute for Species Exploration (IISE) and School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, invite applications and nominations for the position of Associate Director of the IISE, Cybertaxonomist, and Curator of Insects.  The successful candidate will join a trans-disciplinary team of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to modernization and advancement of descriptive taxonomy through innovation in cyberinfrastructure, e-monography, and collaborative taxonomy.  Position will be filled at Assistant or Associate Professor rank, salary commensurate with experience.  Requirements include an earned doctorate in insect taxonomy and demonstrated commitment to comparative morphology, taxonomic revisions, and collection growth and enhancement.  Core research efforts are expected to be collaborative: organizing and leading a 'taxon knowledge community', seeking competitive external funding, leading expeditions, producing online monographs, and working with a team of scholars, scientists and engineers to identify and remove impediments to taxonomy through technology and practices.  Candidate will teach a course in area of expertise.

To apply, please submit a letter indicating the level for which you are applying; your curriculum vitae; three publications and/or selected articles; and research and teaching statements.  A minimum of three letters of recommendation should be sent electronically; please include the names and e-mail addresses of each letter writer with your application.  Your application materials should be sent to Dr. Quentin Wheeler, Chair, Cybertaxonomist Search Committee, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, c/o Ms. Anna Fields, PO Box 874501, Tempe, AZ 85287-4501.  Electronic applications as pdf files to anna.fields at asu.edu<mailto:anna.fields at asu.edu> are preferred.  The initial closing date of applications is January 4, 2010; applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment.  Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. For additional information on this position and the School of Life Sciences, please visit http://sols.asu.edu/jobs.