Charles D. Michener Assistant Professor and Assistant Curator in Bee Biodiversity and Evolution, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Biodiversity Institute We invite applications for the tenure-track Charles D. Michener Assistant Professor/Assistant Curator in Bee Biodiversity and Evolution. The department is interested in candidates applying cutting edge collections-based approaches to address fundamental questions in bee biodiversity, systematics, phylogenetics, and evolution. KU's Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EEB) department and Biodiversity Institute (BI), with their close ties to the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research and Center for Genomics, provide many opportunities for cross-disciplinary, integrative research. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded, internationally recognized research program in Bee Biodiversity and Evolution and have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in collections, teaching, mentoring, and service. Founded in 1865, KU is the state's flagship university and as a premier research institution is one of only 34 public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The university enrolls more than 28,000 students with many top ranked graduate programs. The campus is situated in the historic, diverse, and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence, Kansas, 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Department of EEB is one of the largest and most productive departments in its field and the BI is a University Designated Research Center and one of the premier research and educational institutes of its kind, 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. Applicants must have a Doctoral degree in relevant field by the time of appointment. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, collections, and teaching as evidenced by accomplishments outlined in CV and written statements. For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to: http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/29083BR. A complete online application includes the following materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and future directions (up to three pages); statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests (up to three pages); statement of curatorial and data-management philosophy, experience, and interests (up to three pages); and the names, e-mail addresses, and contact information for at least three references. First Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Position inquiries can be directed to search committee chair Dr. Bruce S. Lieberman (blieber@ku.edu). The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses). Justin Blumenstiel Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045 jblumens@ku.edu "No Drosophila female could conceivably lay two billion eggs in her lifetime". Lewontin and Hubby. 1966. jblumens@ku.edu (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)