Although the application review process has begun for the Director
search for the Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska
Fairbanks, applications are still being accepted. This message was
sent out originally via ArcticInfo on 4 April 2001. For more
information, please contact:
Professor Paul McCarthy, Chair, IAB Director Search
Rasmuson Library
University of Alaska Fairbanks
PO Box 756800
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6800
Telephone: 907/474-7224
Fax: 907/474-6841
Email can be directed to: fydir [at] uaf.edu
Job Vacancy Announcement
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DEPARTMENT: Institute of Arctic Biology
JOB TITLE: Director, Institute of Arctic Biology
PCN NUMBER: 248065
GRADE: Salary: Highly Competitive
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Full Time, Executive
OPENING DATE: 2/20/01
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
*** APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS BEGAN on: 4/16/01 ***
TYPICAL DUTIES: The Institute of Arctic Biology at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks seeks a Director with outstanding scientific
credentials and vision for growth of research in high-latitude biology
and service to the State of Alaska. The Director oversees personnel and
fiscal management of the Institute, encourages and enhances
opportunities for organized research, coordinates programs with academic
departments, and advocates for the interests of the Institute within the
University and among State, Federal, and other funding agencies. The
Institute of Arctic Biology (IAB), a world-recognized contributor to
arctic science, is currently composed of 23 faculty, each with joint
appointments in the Department of Biology and Wildlife, the Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, or the UA Museum. IAB and associated
departments will be hiring up to 12 additional faculty within the next 4
years. There are 57 research associates, 110 graduate students, and 25
support staff and part-time technicians. IAB is one of several large
research institutes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, a Land, Sea,
and Space-Grant institution of approximately 7,000 undergraduate and
graduate students, and 650 teaching and research faculty. For more
information about UAF and IAB, please visit:
http://mercury.bio.uaf.edu/~iab.organizations/index.htm
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for Director should have an earned
Ph.D. in a field relevant to the research disciplines of the Institute,
an outstanding record of research accomplishments, grant support, and
publications. They also should possess strong leadership and
communication skills as evidenced by positions of increasing leadership
within University-based research programs, and an ability to foster
productive relationships among Universities, State, and Federal agencies
and the community.
APPLICATION: Please submit a signed University of Alaska employment
application, letter of interest, curriculum vitae with a complete record
of academic training, professional leadership, publications, and student
mentoring, statement of leadership philosophy and vision for IAB, name
and address of five individuals who can be contacted for recommendations
to:
Professor Paul McCarthy, Chair, IAB Director Search
Rasmuson Library
University of Alaska Fairbanks
PO Box 756800
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6800
Telephone: 907/474-7224
Fax: 907/474-6841
Email can be directed to: fydir [at] uaf.edu
A copy of the UA Employment Application Form can be obtained from any of
the UA Human Resources offices or downloaded from this site at:
http://www.alaska.edu/hr/application/employment_app_0998.pdf
Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska Fairbanks must comply with
the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and control Act of
1986 and are expected to possess a valid social security card.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal employment
opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject
to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the
application and screening process should contact the Assistant Director
at 907/474-6259.