Entry-level Assistant Professor Insect Ecology
Entry-level Assistant Professor Insect Ecology
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Job Description
Overview
This Assistant Professor (Insect Ecology) position is located in Logan Utah which is situated in a spectacular Rocky Mountain valley approximately one and onehalf hour drive north of Salt Lake City.
Responsibilities
Successful candidate for this position will: Teach courses in biology related to insect ecology such as Entomology Introductory Biology Ecology or Organismal Biology as well as specialized courses in related areas of interest; research topics such as climate change impacts pollination invasive species biological control hostplant relationships crop resistance or the functioning of insect microbiomes; establish independent externally funded and nationally recognized research programs in insect ecology; and form effective collaborations with colleagues and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in the Department of Biology.
Qualifications
Candidates must have: A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field (foreign equivalent degree is acceptable); Postdoctoral experience in insect ecology; demonstrated ability to establish an independent externally funded and nationally recognized research program. Required skills and publication/presentation requirements may be earned during advanced educational studies.
Required Documents
Applications along with a cover letter curriculum vita and a list of at least three references should be submitted online at the Join Us link.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
College/Department Highlights
More information about this position may be obtained by contacting the Utah State University Human Resources Office 8800 Old Main Hill Logan UT; ; phone:; fax:. Utah State University is a Carnegie Research Doctoral Extensive University an AA/EO employer and has been chosen as a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Gender Equity Program recipient.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
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U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Employment Type
Full-Time
