Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health Entomology
Job Description and Position Requirements
The Department of Entomology at The Pennsylvania State University seeks applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health Entomology with 70% research, 30% Extension assignment. Candidates with expertise in arthropods affecting humans including such pests as ticks, bedbugs, mosquitoes, and/or arthropods that contribute to allergies/asthma are encouraged to apply. Research focus could include, but is not limited to, pest management, pesticide resistance, population dynamics, behavioral/chemical ecological interactions, interactions of arthropods with pathogens and symbionts, and/or epidemiology.
Responsibilities
- Establish a strong externally funded research program
- Conduct independent high-quality research
- Publish in leading scholarly journals
- Mentor graduate students
- Interact with other specialists, county educators, and relevant stakeholder groups (especially urban clientele) around the state, region and nation
- Develop a comprehensive extension education program with a variety of outputs
- Engage a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students at the Departmental, College, and University levels
Requirements
- An earned Ph.D. in Entomology, Ecology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology/Parasitology, or related discipline
- A record of excellent scholarship commensurate with their career stage as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications
- Potential to be successful in securing funding for research on arthropods of human or animal health significance
- The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the appointment date
Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package includes health, dental, and retirement contributions.
Application Requirements
- Candidates should apply online at https://hr.psu.edu/careers
- Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled
- Candidates should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three references, three representative publications, a statement of research experiences/future interests, and a statement of teaching pedagogy/interests
- Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement that creates an inclusive environment in their classroom, Department, and the University
Start Date
July 1, 2025 or as negotiated
Employment Requirements
This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
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