Assistant Professor, Insect Biodiversity & Conservation

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dual Career Program

Explore Champaign‑Urbana

Work‑life balance and family‑friendly

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Insect Declines in the Department of Entomology and School of Integrative Biology. The candidate will develop an externally funded research program on insect biodiversity loss, studying anthropogenic stressors such as land-use change and climate change.

Teaching and mentorship at undergraduate/graduate levels are expected, with service to the university and profession.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in entomology, ecology, evolution, biology, zoology, genetics/genomics, conservation biology, or related discipline.
• Evidence of teaching and mentorship effectiveness at undergrad/grad levels (or promise).
• Applicants whose PhD is delayed may be appointed as Instructor before conversion.

Responsibilities

• Develop externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses as needed.
• Collaborate across programs and institutes (INHS, IGB, Beckman, etc.).
• Provide service to department, university and profession.

Skills

Entomology research

Teaching ability

Mentorship experience

Education

Ph.D. in entomology or related field

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Insect Declines in the Department of Entomology and School of Integrative Biology. The candidate will develop an externally funded research program on insect biodiversity loss, studying anthropogenic stressors such as land-use change and climate change.

Teaching and mentorship at undergraduate/graduate levels are expected, with service to the university and profession.