Entomological Society of America
Assistant Professor: Insect Ecologist
Entomological Society of America, New York, New York, United States
Position Responsibilities
The position includes research (70%), teaching (25%), and service (5%). The appointee will be expected to build a nationally prominent, extramurally‑funded research program that complements existing strengths in the Entomology Department, as well as contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring. We seek a teacher‑scholar with a strong commitment to engaging students both in the classroom and through research mentorship at the undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. levels. Teaching loads are consistent with our high expectations for research. The successful candidate may teach courses in insect ecology, aquatic entomology, general entomology, insect natural history, and/or areas appropriate given their expertise and experience. In addition to strengthening and expanding the capacity of existing programs in the department, the research program is expected to be collaborative and multidisciplinary, including elements that solve important or emerging problems identified by appropriate stakeholders. Applicants are encouraged to consider how they can engage with departmental and college facilities, including the Georgia Museum of Natural History, the UGA Black Fly lab, and the CAES Research and Education Centers. This individual is also expected to be active in departmental and university service, and preference will be given to applicants with some substantial element of engagement with professional activities, scientific societies, and outreach.
The Department The Department of Entomology includes 39 faculty, 60 graduate students, 27 undergraduate entomology majors, and 101 undergraduate applied biotechnology majors, with diverse interests from very applied to fundamental studies. We are a multi‑campus environment with an excellent reputation in research, extension, and teaching. The three campuses of the University of Georgia (Athens, Griffin, and Tifton) are multidisciplinary, multi‑agency facilities with access to well‑equipped research farms throughout the state. Opportunities for collaboration within the UGA Commodity and with colleagues in other departments and institutions (e.g., Odum School of Ecology and Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources) are plentiful and encouraged. The UGA Department of Entomology is internationally recognized and committed to research, teaching, and extension at local, regional, national and international levels. Our programs encompass basic and applied research on insects and other arthropods in diverse study systems.
Application Applicants should submit the following: a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae (25‑page limit), a statement of research philosophy not to exceed 2 pages, and a one page statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should also provide names and contact information for three professional references who can address qualifications for the position. All application materials and letters of reference should be submitted electronically via FacultyJobs https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/463770 . Complete applications received by January 31, 2026 , will be assured of full consideration. Inquiries can be directed to Bill Snyder, Search Committee Chair, by email (wesnyder@uga.edu).
Qualifications Required: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Entomology, Ecology, or a related discipline; demonstrated training and expertise in field and empirical techniques in entomological, ecological and/or biological sciences; and a record of scholarly activities in their field demonstrated by peer‑reviewed publications in leading journals for their subject area, and evidence of potential future success in acquiring funding for research.
Preferred: Postdoctoral research experience, prior success in competitive funding, and demonstrated teaching and mentoring experience.
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The Department The Department of Entomology includes 39 faculty, 60 graduate students, 27 undergraduate entomology majors, and 101 undergraduate applied biotechnology majors, with diverse interests from very applied to fundamental studies. We are a multi‑campus environment with an excellent reputation in research, extension, and teaching. The three campuses of the University of Georgia (Athens, Griffin, and Tifton) are multidisciplinary, multi‑agency facilities with access to well‑equipped research farms throughout the state. Opportunities for collaboration within the UGA Commodity and with colleagues in other departments and institutions (e.g., Odum School of Ecology and Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources) are plentiful and encouraged. The UGA Department of Entomology is internationally recognized and committed to research, teaching, and extension at local, regional, national and international levels. Our programs encompass basic and applied research on insects and other arthropods in diverse study systems.
Application Applicants should submit the following: a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae (25‑page limit), a statement of research philosophy not to exceed 2 pages, and a one page statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should also provide names and contact information for three professional references who can address qualifications for the position. All application materials and letters of reference should be submitted electronically via FacultyJobs https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/463770 . Complete applications received by January 31, 2026 , will be assured of full consideration. Inquiries can be directed to Bill Snyder, Search Committee Chair, by email (wesnyder@uga.edu).
Qualifications Required: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Entomology, Ecology, or a related discipline; demonstrated training and expertise in field and empirical techniques in entomological, ecological and/or biological sciences; and a record of scholarly activities in their field demonstrated by peer‑reviewed publications in leading journals for their subject area, and evidence of potential future success in acquiring funding for research.
Preferred: Postdoctoral research experience, prior success in competitive funding, and demonstrated teaching and mentoring experience.
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