DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA STATE MUSEUM
 
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications
and nominations for Director, University of Nebraska State
Museum.  The University of Nebraska State  Museum is a natural
history museum with a staff of 60 people, a budget of two
million, and research collections numbering approximately 14
million specimens.  The Museum includes facilities in Lincoln,
the Trailside Museum at Fort Robinson and Ashfall Fossil Beds
State Park.
 
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Research, the successful
candidate will have primary leadership and fiscal
responsibility in furthering the mission of the Museum in
research, teaching, and public service.  Candidates for the
position must possess an earned doctorate in science or other
appropriate academic discipline, have a record of scholarly
achievement and experience in management and administration,
and faculty credentials consistent with those of a tenured
full professor.
 
This position is also responsible for the vigorous pursuit of
extramural funding to support Museum research and public
outreach activities.  The Director works with non-university
groups and individuals to develop statewide support for the
Museum.
 
The Director of the University of Nebraska State Museum will
work in cooperation with the Friends of the State Museum,
Friends of the Trailside Museum, Friends at Ashfall, the
University of Nebraska Foundation, the Director of the Museum
Studies Program and the Dean of Graduate Studies and other
external constituencies.  The Director also cooperates with
the academic units and university administrators in carrying
out the mission of the Museum.
 
Screening of applications will begin on March 15, 1995.
Persons interested in becoming a candidate should forward a
letter of interest, an up-to-date vita and the names and
addresses of five references.  References will not be
contacted without prior approval of the candidate.
Nominations and applications should be sent to:
     Professor Raymond B. Hames, Chair
     UN State Museum Director Search Advisory Committee
     302 Administration Building
     University of Nebraska  Lincoln
     Lincoln, Nebraska   68588-0433
     Telephone: 402/472-2411   FAX: 402/472-9642
 
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a
pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual
career couples.  We assure reasonable accommodation under the
Americans with Disabilities Act.  Contact Raymond B. Hames at
the above address for more information.