Assistant Professor: Quantitative Insect Ecologist
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Applicants should submit the following: a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae (25-page limit), a one-page statement of research philosophy, and a one page statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference that address qualifications for the position. Letters of reference will be collected via automated request later in the hiring process through UGAJobs. Complete applications received by January 31, 2025, will be assured of full consideration. Inquiries can be directed to William Snyder, Search Committee Chair, by email (wesnyder@uga.edu).
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number | F2199P |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Assistant Professor: Quantitative Insect Ecologist |
| Department | CAES-Entomology |
| About the University of Georgia | Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
| 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, Tifton, and Griffin) are multidisciplinary, multiagency 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 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 | |
| Posting Type | External |
| Retirement Plan | |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Benefits Eligibility | Benefits Eligible |
| Underutilization | |
| Advertised Salary | |
| Anticipated Start Date | 08/01/2025 |
| Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) | |
| Job Posting Date | 11/22/2024 |
| 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 one-page statement of research philosophy, and a one page statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference that address qualifications for the position. Letters of reference will be collected via automated request later in the hiring process through UGAJobs. Complete applications received by January 31, 2025, will be assured of full consideration. Inquiries can be directed to William Snyder, Search Committee Chair, by email (wesnyder@uga.edu). |
| Location of Vacancy | Athens Area |
| EEO Statement | 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, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
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Position Details
Position Information
| Classification Title | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|
| FLSA | |
| Faculty Rank | Assistant Professor |
| Contract Type | Academic (9 mo.) |
| Tenure Status | Tenure Track |
| Minimum Qualifications | Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Entomology or a related discipline in the life sciences. |
| Position Summary | The Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a tenure-track position (9 months) in quantitative insect ecology at the Assistant Professor rank. 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 service. The successful candidate will potentially teach quantitative approaches and methods of statistical inference at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their area of expertise and other courses depending on candidate expertise and departmental need. In addition to strengthening and complementing existing programs in the department, the emerging research program is expected to be collaborative and multidisciplinary with a focus on solving important or emerging problems. This individual is also expected to be active in departmental and university service, and professional activities and outreach. |
| Additional Requirements | |
| Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification | We seek candidates with expertise in modeling at landscape, community, population and/or genomic scales, or other related fields of study that include a strong quantitative modeling component associated with insects and their relatives. Approaches might include mathematical, statistical, computational, machine learning, or GIS-based modeling. Applicants should have a record of scholarly activities in their field as demonstrated by peer- reviewed publications and/or extramural funding for their research. Postdoctoral experience (one or more years) and experience in teaching in a classroom setting (one or more semesters) are preferred. |
| Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | Particularly appealing are candidates who integrate diverse approaches that might include mathematical, statistical, computational, or GIS-based modeling, or other means of quantitative analysis of spatial and temporal data. We seek a teacher-scholar with a strong commitment to engaging students in both the classroom and through research mentorship at the undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. levels. |
| Physical Demands | |
| Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes |
| Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | Yes |
| Does this position require a P-Card? | No |
| Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No |
| Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes |
| Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No |
| Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | Yes |
| Credit and P-Card policy | Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. |
| Background Investigation Policy | Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities | 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 service. We seek a teacher-scholar with a strong commitment to engaging students in both the classroom and through research mentorship at the undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. levels. The successful candidate will potentially teach quantitative approaches and methods of statistical inference at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their area of expertise and other courses depending on candidate expertise and departmental need. In addition to strengthening and complementing existing programs in the department, the emerging research program is expected to be collaborative and multidisciplinary with a focus on solving important or emerging problems. Particularly appealing are candidates who integrate diverse approaches that might include mathematical, statistical, computational, or GIS-based modeling, or other means of quantitative analysis of spatial and temporal data. This individual is also expected to be active in departmental and university service, and professional activities and outreach. |
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| Percentage Of Time | 100 |
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