Department Head and Professor - Entomology

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1868P

Working Title

Department Head and Professor - Entomology

Department

CAES-Entomology

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https : / / www.

uga.edu / ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College / Unit / Department

ABOUT THE COLLEGE : The mission of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is to seek, verify, and apply knowledge related to agriculture and the environment, and to disseminate this knowledge through student education and public outreach programs.

CAES is among the best and most established colleges of agriculture in the U.S. In its classrooms, its Agricultural Experiment Stations, and its statewide network of UGA Cooperative Extension offices, the faculty and staff of CAES are dedicated to discovering, teaching, and delivering the science required for healthy living to flourish in Georgia.

Agricultural and environmental sciences are only as important as the food you eat, the clothes you wear, and the water and air around you.

To improve the quality and guard the safety of life's necessities, the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has gathered world-renowned scientists and exceptional students.

See https : / / www.caes.uga.edu / for additional information.

ABOUT THE ENTOMOLOGY DEPARTMENT :

• Research, teaching, and extension faculty and students are located at the Athens, Tifton, and Griffin Campuses.
• Entomology houses diverse research programs that emphasize sustainability and systems-based approaches addressing environmental threats, food security, and human health.

Program emphasis areas include Agroecosystems and Integrated Pest Management, Vector and Medical Entomology, Wetland and Aquatic Ecology, Urban Entomology, Invasive Species Biology, and Social Insects and Pollinator Conservation.

Many research programs also advance fundamental knowledge across core disciplines including Evolutionary Biology and Systematics, Chemical Ecology, Insect-Microbe Interactions, Insect-Plant Interactions, Host-Parasite interactions, Molecular Biology, Physiology and Genomics.

Undergraduate majors are offered in Entomology and Applied Biotechnology. Graduate Programs include the MS and Ph.D. and a non-thesis MPPPM (Masters in Plant Protection and Pest Management).

Programs of study can be developed in the research emphasis areas listed above. The Department is a part of the Integrated Life Sciences ( ILS ) program.

Graduate studies and research programs are characterized by strong interdepartmental and interdisciplinary ties. The Department hosts a large statewide Extension program focused on applied research to address the needs of farmers and the public in Georgia and worldwide.

The University of Georgia, located in Athens, Georgia, is a Research I, land-grant institution in the University System of Georgia.

Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is the state's largest and most comprehensive educational institution. The campus and community of Athens offer many cultural and recreational opportunities.

UGA has approximately 35,200 undergraduates and has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 20 public institutions of higher education in the United States.

The main campus is approximately 60 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains, 185 miles from the coast, and 70 miles from Atlanta, a large, diverse, major metropolitan area.

Please visit the University's website at www.uga.edu for additional information.

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / www.caes.uga.edu /

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Anticipated Start Date

06 / 01 / 2024

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

01 / 16 / 2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATION : Nominations are encouraged and will be accepted. Nominations, questions, and / or other inquiries should be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr.

Leo Lombardini, Department of Horticulture, Department Head, CAES , University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. Phone : 706-542-0772, Email : lombardini@uga.edu

Applications received by February 29, 2024, will be assured full consideration; however, screening will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit the following documentation :

• A formal letter stating the applicant's qualifications for the position and a statement of leadership philosophy with specific examples of how it has been demonstrated;
• Current curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications, grants, and relevant experiences;
• List of four references with contact information including email addresses.

References will not be contacted without further communication with the applicant.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office.

Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.

usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18 personnel conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.

usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .