Tenure-Track Insect Ecologist & Research Leader
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Assistant Professor:
Insect Ecologist Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
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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. Complete applications received by January 31, 2026, will be assured of full consideration.
Inquiries can be directed to Bill Snyder, Search Committee Chair, by email (wesnyder).Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number F2615P Working Title Assistant Professor:
Insect Ecologist Department CAES-Entomology About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department 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.
College/Unit/Department website ent.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan
Employment Type
Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Under utilization None Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 12/24/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants 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. Complete applications received by January 31, 2026, will be assured of full consideration.
Inquiries can be directed to Bill Snyder, Search Committee Chair, by email (wesnyder). Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO…
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