Department of Biology, College of Science. Entry-level Assistant Professor (Insect Ecology).  Candidates must have: A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field (foreign equivalent degree is acceptable); Postdoctoral experience in insect ecology; demonstrated ability to establish an independent, externally funded, and nationally recognized research program. Required skills and publication/presentation requirements may be earned during advanced educational studies.

Successful candidate for this position will: Teach courses in biology related to insect ecology such as Entomology, Introductory Biology, Ecology, or Organismal Biology, as well as specialized courses in related areas of interest; research topics such as climate change impacts, pollination, invasive species, biological control, host-plant relationships, crop resistance, or the functioning of insect microbiomes; establish independent, externally funded and nationally recognized research programs in insect ecology; and form effective collaborations with colleagues and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in the Department of Biology.

This Assistant Professor (Insect Ecology) position is located in Logan, Utah, which is situated in a spectacular Rocky Mountain valley approximately one and one-half hour drive north of Salt Lake City. Applications, along with a cover letter, curriculum vita, and a list of at least three references, should be submitted online at http://hr.usu.edu/jobs at the "Join Us" link. More information about this position may be obtained by contacting the Utah State University Human Resources Office, 8800 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-8800; hr@usu.edu; phone: 435-797-0216; fax: 435-797-1816. Utah State University is a Carnegie Research Doctoral Extensive University, an AA/EO employer, and has been chosen as a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Gender Equity Program recipient.