Assistant Professor: Insect Ecologist
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Position Summary
The Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position (9‑month academic) 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 successful candidate will build a nationally prominent, extramurally‑funded research program that complements existing strengths in the Entomology Department, while contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.
They will be expected to teach courses in insect ecology, aquatic entomology, general entomology, insect natural history, and/or areas appropriate to their expertise.
Posting Number: F2615P
Working Title:
Assistant Professor:
Insect Ecologist
Department: CAES‑Entomology
Anticipated
Start Date:
08/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 12/24/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Employment Type:
Employee
Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:
Tenure Track
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae (25‑page limit), a statement of research philosophy not to exceed 2 pages, and a one page statement of teaching philosophy. Provide names and contact information for three professional references. Complete applications received by January 31, 2026 will be assured full consideration. Inquiries can be directed to Bill Snyder, Search Committee Chair, by email wesnyder.
Minimum Qualifications- 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.
- Record of scholarly activities in their field, demonstrated by peer‑reviewed publications in leading journals for their subject area.
- Evidence of potential future success in acquiring funding for research.
- Postdoctoral research experience (1 or more years).
- Prior success in competitive funding.
- Demonstrated teaching and mentoring experience (1 or more years).
- Engagement with professional societies and/or outreach.
- Experience in insect ecology, including aquatic and riparian insects, predator‑prey and plant‑insect interactions, ecosystem roles of insects, and insect biodiversity/conservation.
- Substantial engagement with professional activities, scientific societies, and outreach.
The appointee will be expected to build a nationally prominent, extramurally‑funded research program that complements existing strengths in the Entomology Department, and to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring. They will be a teacher‑scholar committed 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 the department’s high expectations for research.
The successful candidate may teach courses in insect ecology, aquatic entomology, general entomology, insect natural history, and/or areas appropriate to their expertise. In addition to strengthening and expanding the capacity of existing programs, the research program is expected to be collaborative and multidisciplinary, including elements that address important or emerging problems identified by stakeholders. Applicants are encouraged to 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.
The individual will also be active in departmental and university service
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