[Entm-researchstaff] Fwd: Ecolog-L Tenure track position: public health entomologist at Penn State

[Rick Redak]

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From: John Tooker <tooker at psu.edu>
Date: Fri, Jan 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Subject: Ecolog-L Tenure track position: public health entomologist at Penn
State
To: <ecolog-l at community.esa.org>


Our department has a new position available:

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Entomology at The Pennsylvania
State University seeks applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure track
Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health Entomology with 70%
research, 30% Extension assignment. Candidates with expertise in arthropods
affecting humans including such pests as ticks, bedbugs, mosquitoes, and/or
arthropods that contribute to allergies/asthma are encouraged to apply.
Research focus could include, but is not limited to, pest management,
pesticide resistance, population dynamics, behavioral/chemical ecological
interactions, interactions of arthropods with pathogens and symbionts,
and/or epidemiology.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will establish a strong
externally funded research program, conduct independent high-quality
research, publish in leading scholarly journals, and mentor graduate
students. Extension responsibilities include interacting with other
specialists, county educators, and relevant stakeholder groups (especially
urban clientele) around the state, region and nation; and developing a
comprehensive extension education program with a variety of outputs. The
ability to engage a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students at
the Departmental, College, and University levels is an important aspect of
this academic appointment.

REQUIREMENTS: An earned Ph.D. in Entomology, Ecology, Epidemiology, Public
Health, Microbiology/Parasitology, or related discipline; a record of
excellent scholarship commensurate with their career stage as demonstrated
by peer-reviewed publications; and potential to be successful in securing
funding for research on arthropods of human or animal health significance.
The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the
appointment date.
SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  An excellent
benefits package includes health, dental, and retirement contributions.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should apply online at
https://hr.psu.edu/careers. Review of applications will begin on April 10,
2025, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide
a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for
three references, three representative publications, a statement of
research experiences/future interests, and a statement of teaching
pedagogy/interests. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven
through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement,
of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and
belonging and of engagement that creates an inclusive environment in their
classroom, Department, and the University.
START DATE: July 1, 2025 or as negotiated.

More details here
<https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/details/Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-Public-Health-Entomology_REQ_0000063563>
.

Best of luck.

John
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John F. Tooker
Professor / Extension Specialist
Department of Entomology
The Pennsylvania State University
501 ASI Building
University Park, PA 16802

814-865-7082
Research: http://ento.psu.edu/research/labs/john-tooker
Extension: https://extension.psu.edu/forage-and-food-crops/agronomic-crops
<http://ento.psu.edu/extension/field-crops-new>


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