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lications accepted until filled. Position is contingent upon funding.&nbsp;For more information, call <span class=object><a href="callto:620-235-4457" target="_blank">620-235-4457</a></span> or e-mail: <span class=object><a href="mailto:dwhitbeck@pittstate.edu">dwhitbeck@pittstate.edu</a></span>. &nbsp; Pittsburg State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. &nbsp;Employment will require a criminal background check.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3366FF'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3366FF'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>