Curator Biology: Curator of the Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium to maintain the herbarium collection, provide management of specimen loans or exchanges, prepare and maintain images of specimens for digital collections, seek external funding for digital collections and other activities; coordinate the specimen uses by faculty and students in teaching and research; train and supervise student employees; and conduct public outreach involving tours and plant identification. The herbarium serves an integral role in the teaching and research missions of the Department of Biology and the College of Arts and Science, serving several faculty and numerous students each year. The specimens in the facility serve as educational materials for classes, and as research materials for faculty, students, and researchers at scientific institutions around the globe. Required: Master’s degree in botany, plant science, or closely related field with two years of herbarium experience, or a bachelor’s degree in botany, plant science, or closely related field and five years of herbarium experience and the management of herbarium collections. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime and indefinite basis. Submit cover letter and resume to https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/500597/curator-of-the-willard-sherman-turrell-herbarium. Department will check references from references listed in application. Inquiries may be directed to Thomas Crist at biology@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin August 22, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage. Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of sex/gender (including sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking), race, color, religion, national origin (ancestry), disability, age (40 years or older), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent or foster parent, military status, or veteran status in its recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Requests for all reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at http://www.miamioh.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2225. Criminal background check required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco free. Miami University is committed to providing up-to-date information from the Department of Labor to our applicants for employment. Here, you will find links to the current information regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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