The University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for the Charles D. Michener Assistant Professor and Assistant Curator in Bee Biodiversity and Evolution. This position is a full-time, tenure-track academic year joint appointment in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EEB, 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent) and the Division of Entomology of the Biodiversity Institute (BI, 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent), a KU Designated Research Center. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded, internationally recognized, collections-based research program in bee biodiversity and evolution and have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, collections, teaching, mentoring and service. They will: conduct collection-based research addressing critical questions in the biodiversity, systematics, phylogenetics, and evolution of bees leading to publications in appropriate outlets; procure external funding to support their research program; teach courses and engage in mentorship contributing to the education of undergraduate and graduate students; contribute to the stewardship of the Biodiversity Institute's extensive entomological collection; and engage in unit, College, University, and national service. A Ph.D. is expected by the start date of the appointment, and the successful candidate for the position must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to starting the position.

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Founded in 1865, the University of Kansas (KU) is the state's flagship university and a Carnegie doctoral/research-intensive R1 university with a $2.8 billion endowment and a faculty of 2,600. The institution is one of only 34 public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), enrolls more than 28,000 students (19,000 undergraduates), and is located in Lawrence, a vibrant college town of 95,000 that boasts a lively downtown and is 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area and 30 minutes from the state capital, Topeka. The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EEB) is one of the largest and most productive departments in its field and at KU and offers teaching and research expertise from genes to paleobiology and taxa to ecosystems. The University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute (BI), on the Lawrence campus, is a University Designated Research Center and one of the premier research and education institutes in the U.S. in archaeology, biodiversity science and informatics, biogeography, evolutionary biology, paleobiology, and phylogenetics, with a public facing Natural History Museum that offers numerous programs. The Snow Entomological Collection within the Biodiversity Institute is one of the largest university-based insect collections. Founded in 1870, it contains several historic and current taxonomic strengths, including a world-class bee collection.

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.