<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">John Tooker</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:tooker@psu.edu">tooker@psu.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Jan 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM<br>Subject: Ecolog-L Tenure track position: public health entomologist at Penn State<br>To:  <<a href="mailto:ecolog-l@community.esa.org">ecolog-l@community.esa.org</a>><br></div><br><br><div dir="ltr"><div>Our department has a new position available:</div><div><br></div><div>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. </div><div><br>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. </div><div><br>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.<br>SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  An excellent benefits package includes health, dental, and retirement contributions.</div><div><br>APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should apply online at <a href="https://hr.psu.edu/careers" target="_blank">https://hr.psu.edu/careers</a>. 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.<br>START DATE: July 1, 2025 or as negotiated.<br></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/details/Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-Public-Health-Entomology_REQ_0000063563" target="_blank">More details here</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>Best of luck.<br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">John<br>--<br>John F. Tooker<br>Professor / Extension Specialist</div><div dir="ltr">Department of Entomology<br>The Pennsylvania State University<div>501 ASI Building<br>University Park, PA 16802<br></div><div><br></div><div><div>814-865-7082<br>Research: <a href="http://ento.psu.edu/research/labs/john-tooker" target="_blank">http://ento.psu.edu/research/labs/john-tooker</a><br>Extension: <a href="http://ento.psu.edu/extension/field-crops-new" target="_blank">https://extension.psu.edu/forage-and-food-crops/agronomic-crops</a></div></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4z9zkaGfaCHqNzw12RntASm-TrFkOL2lyQx1hhZTrlL20qrHthEEMc02l3TUcFHSkfzXmz3tDZPTJTS"><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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