Assistant Professor: Insect Ecologist

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2615P

Working Title: Assistant Professor:
Insect Ecologist

Department: CAES-Entomology

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 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 employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

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 Teams 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.

College/Unit/Department website: ent.uga.edu

External

Employee

Benefits Eligible

08/01/2026

Open until filled:
Yes

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. 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.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Classification

Title:

Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Entomology, Ecology, or a related discipline.

The Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure‑track position (9‑months) in insect ecology, to be based on the Athens campus at the Assistant Professor rank. 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…