Assistant Professor, Medical & Veterinary Entomology

Mississippi State University; Mississippi; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University in Starkville invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor position in Medical/Veterinary/Public Health Entomology. The appointment will be about 60% research and 40% teaching, with an externally funded program focused on arthropods and pathogens affecting human and animal health.

The successful candidate will teach undergrad and graduate courses, advise students, and collaborate across the College of Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Entomology or related field is required by the appointment date.
• Strong training in medically or veterininarily important arthropods, vector biology, vector-borne disease, ectoparasites, or related area.
• Scholarly productivity, strong experimental and quantitative skills, excellent written and oral communication, ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally funded research program in Medical/Veterinary/Public Health Entomology.
• Teach Medical and Veterinary Entomology and foundational insect courses.
• Advise graduate students and serve on graduate committees; contribute to service and One Health initiatives.
• Collaborate with College of Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, and public health agencies.

Skills

Research design

Grant writing

Quantitative analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Entomology or closely related field

Job description

Mississippi State University in Starkville invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor position in Medical/Veterinary/Public Health Entomology. The appointment will be about 60% research and 40% teaching, with an externally funded program focused on arthropods and pathogens affecting human and animal health.

The successful candidate will teach undergrad and graduate courses, advise students, and collaborate across the College of Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife,