Position: The Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a tenure-track position (9 months) in insect physiology at the Assistant Professor rank. We seek candidates with expertise in physiology, molecular biology and/or biochemistry to address fundamental or applied questions in insect biology.
Location: Department of Entomology, UGA-Athens Campus.
Position Responsibilities: The position includes research (75%), teaching (20%) and service (5%). The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program supported by competitive external funding, to publish high impact research, and to effectively mentor graduate/undergraduate students. In addition to strengthening and complementing existing programs in the department, the emerging research program is expected to be collaborative and multidisciplinary with a focus on solving important or emerging problems. Particularly appealing are interdisciplinary candidates who work across molecular, cellular and organismal levels. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to vector biology of either animal or plant pathogens, insect-microbe interactions, tritrophic interactions, development and/or reproductive biology. Instructional responsibilities will include an annual graduate-level course in insect physiology rotated with an additional graduate or seminar course on a biennial basis. This individual is also expected to be active in departmental and university service, and professional activities and outreach.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Entomology or a related discipline in the life sciences. Applicants should also have a record of scholarly activities in their field as demonstrated by peer- reviewed publications and/or extramural funding for their research consistent with appointment as an Assistant Professor. A minimum of 1 year of postdoctoral experience and at least 1 year of experience teaching in a classroom setting are preferred.
The Department: The Department of Entomology includes 35 faculty, 70 graduate students, 25 undergraduate entomology majors and 110 undergraduate applied biotechnology majors, with a wide range of 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, Tifton and Griffin) are multidisciplinary, multi-agency facilities with access to well-equipped research farms throughout the state. Opportunities for collaboration within the UGA Commodity Teams and with colleagues in other departments and institutions 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 one-page statement of research philosophy, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference that address qualifications for the position. All application materials and reference contact information should be submitted electronically via UGAJobs (https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/328682). Complete applications received by October 1, 2023 will be assured of full consideration. Inquiries can be directed to Michael R. Strand, Search Committee Chair, by email (mrstrand@uga.edu).
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Entomology or a related discipline in the life sciences. Applicants should also have a record of scholarly activities in their field as demonstrated by peer- reviewed publications and/or extramural funding for their research consistent with appointment as an Assitant Professor. A minimum of 1 year of postdoctoral experience and at least 1 year of experience teaching in a classroom setting are preferred
The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
