Tenure-Track Insect Ecology Professor | Teaching & Research

North Carolina State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Insect Ecology with 60% teaching and mentoring and 40% research. The role centers on ENT 201: Insects and People, serving ~140 students, and expanding an externally funded insect ecology program.

Teaching and research excellence are emphasized. You will mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels and collaborate across departments to advance education, discovery, and outreach in

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Expertise in insect ecology with areas such as pest management, pollination, or ecosystem interactions.
• Record of research activity with potential for external funding (PI/Co‑PI preferred).
• Valid NC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Teach ENT 201: Insects and People and other undergraduate/graduate courses.
• Develop innovative, accessible teaching methods and curriculum.
• Mentor undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. students through research.
• Engage in service, outreach, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Insect ecology

Student mentoring

Education

PhD in entomology or related field

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Insect Ecology with 60% teaching and mentoring and 40% research. The role centers on ENT 201: Insects and People, serving ~140 students, and expanding an externally funded insect ecology program.

Teaching and research excellence are emphasized. You will mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels and collaborate across departments to advance education, discovery, and outreach in