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<b>Subject:</b> Assistant Professor of Insect Ecology, UGA Entomology -- Deadline for application January 31, 2026<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#c82613">Veterinary Entomologists can be Insect Ecologists!</span></b><span style="color:#c82613"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Assistant Professor: Insect Ecologist</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">University of Georgia</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Position:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> The Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a tenure-track position
(9 months) in insect ecology, to be based on the Athens campus at the Assistant Professor rank. We seek applicants who work on any aspect of insect ecology, including aquatic and riparian insects, predator-prey and plant-insect interactions, the role insects
play in ecosystems, and insect biodiversity /conservation. </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> Department of Entomology, UGA-Athens Campus.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Position Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> 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 research mentorship at the undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. levels. Teaching loads are consistent with our high expectations for research. The successful candidate may teach courses in
insect ecology, aquatic entomology, general entomology, insect natural history, and/or areas appropriate given their expertise and experience. In addition to strengthening and expanding the capacity of existing programs in the department, the research program
is expected to be collaborative and multidisciplinary, including elements that solve important or emerging problems identified by appropriate stakeholders. Applicants are encouraged to consider how they can 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. This individual is also expected to be active in departmental and university service, and preference will be given to applicants with some
substantial element of engagement with professional activities, scientific societies, and outreach.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Qualifications </span></b><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Required:</span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> Applicants must
have a 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; and a record of scholarly activities in their field demonstrated by
peer-reviewed publications leading journals for their subject area, and evidence of potential future success in acquiring funding for research. </span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Preferred:</span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> Postdoctoral research experience, prior success in competitive funding, and demonstrated teaching and mentoring
experience.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Department:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> 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.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_-4177915120982465985elementtoproof"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Application:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> 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. All application materials and letters of reference should be submitted electronically via FacultyJobs
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Complete applications received by <b>January 31, 2026</b>, will be assured of full consideration. Inquiries can be directed to Bill Snyder, Search Committee Chair, by email (</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0078d4"><a href="mailto:wesnyder@uga.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0078d4">wesnyder@uga.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">).</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><span style="color:#212121">Sonia Altizer, PhD</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p><i><span style="color:#212121">Professor and Head</span></i><span style="color:#212121">, Department of Entomology</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p><span style="color:#212121">UGA Distinguished Research Professor</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p><span style="color:#212121">University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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