Assistant Professor Agricultural Entomology and Applied Ecology
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Virginia Techs Department of Entomology invites applications for a 9-month research (70%) and teaching (30%) tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor of Agricultural Entomology and Applied Ecology focusing on high value specialty crops important to Virginia agriculture that may include grapes and other small fruits while maintaining flexibility to address pest management issues across diverse cropping systems. This position will be based on the main campus of Virginia Tech a Research I land-grant university located in Blacksburg VA.
The successful candidate for this position will be expected to develop an extramurally-funded and internationally-recognized research program that focuses on the study of traditionally important or emerging insect pest problems of high value specialty and other agricultural systems in VA. Applied ecological research areas could include (but are not limited to): biological control chemical ecology applied insect pathology greenhouse environments or plant disease vector management all in the context of the departments core IPM team which includes both on campus and AREC faculty. A successful applicant will be expected to contribute to research scholarship and teaching in ways that support the departments mission. This includes a strong commitment to graduate education where the successful candidate will be expected to recruit and mentor graduate students and serve on graduate student committees at Virginia Tech. The incumbent will also be expected to develop and teach courses which will include undergraduate and graduate classes in Insect Pest Management and an opportunity contribute to instruction with other applied graduate courses: Insect Ecology Biological Control Insect Pathology or other topics that contribute to pest management science. Collaboration with current departmental research strengths and Extension colleagues both on-and off-campus is expected. Collaboration with University Institutes and Centers (e.g. Fralin Life Science Institute Global Change Center Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science Translational Plant Sciences or the Invasive Species Collaborative) is highly encouraged. Further the selected candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to transdisciplinary research teaching and outreach initiatives that align with the College of Agriculture and Life broader terms this position should contribute to university priorities addressing climate change food security biodiversity invasive pests and sustainability.
The incumbent will also support the mission of the land-grant university by participating in outreach and engaging local state and regional stakeholders. The selected candidate is expected to participate in institutional and professional service activities that align with the candidates strengths and expertise. This position requires occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in entomology or related fields of study by appointment start date; Demonstrated expertise in areas that directly contribute to applied pest management research.
Preferred Qualifications
Established record of research accomplishments and postdoctoral research experience in pest management related projects; Demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding; Past record of scholarly activity in applied entomological research; Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level; Evidence of potential for successful mentoring of graduate students; Experience working in transdisciplinary collaborations
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
12/08/2025
Additional Information
Application packets must include:
a. A formal cover letter summarizing their qualifications
b. a statement describing their research plan (2-pg max)
c. a statement of teaching philosophy (1-pg max)
d. a current curriculum vitae and
e. the names and contact information of three professional references who can assess the applicants qualifications for this position.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
