Assistant Professor: Insect Ecologist

Position is Assistant Professor in Entomology at the University of Georgia, Athens. Tenure‑track, 9‑month academic calendar.

The Department of Entomology invites applications for a 9‑month tenure‑track position at the Assistant Professor rank. The post is centered on insect ecology and is based at the Athens campus.

• Build a nationally prominent, extramurally‑funded research program that complements existing strengths in the department (70% of time).
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in insect ecology, aquatic entomology, general entomology, insect natural history, or related areas (25% of time).
• Mentor students at the undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. levels, with a strong commitment to engagement.
• Contribute to departmental and university service.
• 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.
• Participate in initiatives related to insect biodiversity/conservation, predator‑prey and plant‑insect interactions, and other elements identified by stakeholders.

• 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 activity in peer‑reviewed journals and potential future success in acquiring external funding.

• Postdoctoral research experience (1+ years).
• Prior success in competitive funding.
• Demonstrated teaching and mentoring experience (1+ years).
• Engagement with professional societies and/or outreach.
• Experience with aquatic and riparian insects, predator‑prey and plant‑insect interactions, insect biodiversity/conservation, and related disciplines.
• Substantial involvement in professional activities, scientific societies, and outreach.

Applicants should submit: letter of application, detailed CV (25‑page limit), statement of research philosophy (≤2 pages), statement of teaching philosophy (1 page), and names/contact of three professional references that can address qualifications for the position. Complete applications received by January 31, 2026 will be assured of full consideration.

Contact:
Bill Snyder, Search Committee Chair, wesnyder.

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