Tenure-Track Entomology: Insect Declines & Conservation

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Entomology within the School of Integrative Biology. The appointee will develop an externally funded research program addressing insect biodiversity loss and related anthropogenic stressors, while contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community across LAS and campus programs, with

Qualifications

• PhD required in entomology, ecology, evolution, biology, zoology, genetics/genomics, conservation biology, or related discipline.
• Evidence of research productivity and teaching/mentorship effectiveness at undergrad and grad levels.
• Ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate training and department service.

Responsibilities

• Develop externally funded research programs in insect biodiversity and related stressors.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in service to department, college and university.

Skills

Entomology research

Teaching & mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in entomology or related field

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Entomology within the School of Integrative Biology. The appointee will develop an externally funded research program addressing insect biodiversity loss and related anthropogenic stressors, while contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community across LAS and campus programs, with