[Entm-researchstaff] Fwd: FW: UGA Faculty position in row crop entomology to share with CEDA list

Fri Nov 21 10:47:01 PST 2025

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*From:* Sonia M Altizer <saltizer at uga.edu>
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Dear colleagues.

I would be grateful if you might share this announcement for an Assistant
Professor position in Row Crop Entomology at the University of Georgia,
with the link to apply provided below.

With best wishes, Sonia Altizer

https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/37918339/assistant-professor-row-crop-entomologist/

*Position Summary*

The Department of Entomology (https://ent.uga.edu) 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 students. A collaborative and multidisciplinary
approach to solving important problems within the cotton industry that
strengthens and complements the current programs in the department and
college is expected. Multistate and international collaborations are also
encouraged. Cooperative projects with the UGA Cotton Team and multistate
collaborations are encouraged. Extension responsibilities will include
communicating effectively with row crop producers, extension agents, and
other stakeholders to translate research results using traditional and
digital media. The successful candidate is expected to be active in
departmental and university service, professional activities, and outreach.
Anticipated start date is August 3, 2026.

This position is located in the Department of Entomology, UGA -Tifton
Campus, Tifton, Georgia. The UGA -Tifton campus is home to 90 scientists
and more than 400 support staff across 9 departments in the College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. On-campus resources include
office, laboratory, greenhouse and rearing space, multiple research farms,
and required agricultural machinery.

*Special Instructions to Applicants*

Applicants should submit the following: a cover letter summarizing
background and qualifications, detailed curriculum vitae (25-page limit), a
one page statement of research experience and interests, and an extension
statement outlining experience, interests, and goals. Applicants should
also submit names and contact information for three professional references.

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 at uga.edu.

Sonia Altizer, PhD

*Professor and Head*, Department of Entomology

UGA Distinguished Research Professor

University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA

*https://ent.uga.edu <https://ent.uga.edu/>*

*https://www.altizerlab.org/ <https://www.altizerlab.org/>*

*https://www.monarchparasites.org/ <https://www.monarchparasites.org/>*

-- 
Christiane Weirauch
Professor & Chair
Department of Entomology
University of California, Riverside

Ph: 951-827-5707 (Office)
Email: christiane.weirauch at ucr.edu
https://profiles.ucr.edu/christiane.weirauch
<christiane.weirauch at ucr.edu>President, International Heteropterists'
Society (2022-2026)
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