Assistant Professor: Quantitative Insect Ecology
The Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Quantitative Insect Ecology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in the biological sciences or related fields. A record of outstanding achievement and a promising research program are more important than the specific research area within the field of quantitative ecology. The successful candidate will establish a vigorous, externally funded, and internationally-recognized research program. The appointee will also contribute to a growing reputation in the Department for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates must have evidence of collaborative research; procurement of extramural funding, a strong commitment to teaching; and promotion of a diverse educational and professional environment. This 9-month, tenure-accruing position will be 50% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 50% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station). The Entomology and Nematology Department (http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/) has broad teaching, research, and extension programs with 32 faculty members located on main campus in Gainesville and 38 faculty located at 11 Research and Education Centers throughout the state. The full position description is available online at http://apply.interfolio.com/57414. Applications can be uploaded through this site. Questions can be directed to Dr. Christine W. Miller, Search Committee Chair, Entomology & Nematology Department, University of Florida 32611, [email protected]. The University of Florida (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 53,000 students. Florida boasts a diversity of fauna and flora common to both southern temperate and subtropical climates and is replete with springs, rivers, backwater streams, lakes, freshwater and saltwater marshes, mangrove fringes, cypress swamps, hardwood hammocks, sandhills, scrub, pine flatwoods, and rangeland. Gainesville is a small city with culture and character directly linked to the university. Attributes of Gainesville include proximity to many natural areas and many cultural and historical landmarks. Cost of living in Gainesville is slightly below the national average, making it an attractive place to live.
