Assistant Professor - Row Crop Entomologist

Posting Number

F2567P

Assistant Professor - Row Crop Entomologist

CAES-Entomology

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The Department of Entomology includes 38 faculty, 65 graduate students, 25 undergraduate entomology majors, and 80 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, Tifton and Griffin) are multi-disciplinary, 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 an internationally recognized department committed to interdisciplinary 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 systems including agricultural/urban, medical/veterinary, aquatic and other ecosystems.

External

Employee

Benefits Eligible

08/03/2026

11/19/2025

Yes

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Complete applications received by December 31, 2025 will be assured of full consideration. Inquiries can be directed to Phillip Roberts, Search Committee Chair, by email at proberts.

Tifton Area

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Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Track

Ph.D. in Entomology or related life sciences discipline.

The Department of Entomology  at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a tenure-track position (9 months) in row crop integrated pest management (IPM) with emphasis on cotton at the Assistant Professor rank. The position is budgeted at 65% research, 30% Extension, and 5% service. We seek candidates with expertise in IPM and expertise and/or interest in sustainable production of row crops.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research and extension program supported by competitive external funding, to publish high impact research, and to effectively mentor graduate/undergraduate…