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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Entomology Agriculture And Natural Res 10002268
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Research/Scientific, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

The Department of Entomology at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a full‐time, 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor with a 60% research and 40% teaching assignment.  The position start date is anticipated to be 16 August 2024.  We seek candidates with expertise in arthropods of medical/veterinary significance that may include research from cellular to global scales; interactions of arthropod vectors with pathogens, symbionts and other microbes using state-of-the-art genomic and/or other technologies; basic and applied questions at the individual, population, community, or ecosystem levels; and big data modeling within a multidisciplinary, systems biology and One Health approach. The appointee will be expected to build an internationally prominent research program in this area and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and department, college, and university service.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program by securing competitive external funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and recruiting and mentoring graduate students to graduation. A collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to research and funding is preferred. Teaching expectations will include two, three-credit courses with each offered annually. One course is expected to be Medical Entomology, and the other in an area related to medical/veterinary/public health entomology. Expectations also include active department, college and university service, and professional service and outreach.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate -Entomology, Ecology, Veterinary Science

Demonstrated training and expertise in molecular, genetic or quantitative approaches to investigation in entomological, ecological and/or biological/medical sciences; and a record of scholarly activities demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and evidence of successfully funded research.

Postdoctoral and teaching experience with demonstrated expertise in integrating multidisciplinary areas of medical/veterinary entomology, evidence of working collaboratively, and a record of funding from competitive national or international agencies.

a) letter of interest that includes qualifications for the position, b) current curriculum vitae; c) statement of research philosophy highlighting how prior experiences align with the position (2‐page max); d) statement of teaching philosophy that highlights the candidate’s experience and alignment with our desired qualifications (2‐page max); e) a description of how the candidate will contribute to the MSU Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan (1‐page max); and, f) contact information for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions regarding this position can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair: Eric Benbow (benbow@msu.edu), Department of Entomology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.

11/13/2023

www.canr.msu.edu/ent/

The Department of Entomology is internationally recognized for our commitment to interdisciplinary research, teaching and extension at local, regional, national, and international levels.  Our programs encompass basic and applied research on arthropods in diverse systems including agriculture, forestry, medical/veterinary, aquatic and a diversity of other ecosystems.  Further, faculty in the department have strong ties to the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior program, the NSF-funded KBS Long Term Ecological Research program and are collaborators in the Centers for Disease Control funded Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-borne Disease.

Location: The position will be based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA. Michigan State University (MSU) is one of the top research universities in the world and home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs. MSU is a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, and scientists that provide regional, national, and international leadership in basic and applied research and excellence in teaching. In addition, consistent with its Land Grant origins, the MSU community pursues international engagement and provides strong extension programs that partner with diverse stakeholders to provide much needed research in the areas of food, energy, water and the environment. MSU enjoys a park‐like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is located in the city of East Lansing, adjacent to the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of >500,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The University is proactive about its obligations under the ADA and provides individual accessibility plans to students and employees with disabilities. Michigan State University is also proactive in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career families, both inside and outside the University, and respects all family forms. Information about MSU’s dual career support and other types of support for balancing work and personal lives at MSU can be found at http://worklife.msu.edu/

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University is committed to achieving excellence by creating and sustaining an accessible and inclusive culture that values cultural and academic diversity. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The CANR is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that academic excellence is achieved through open access and proactive inclusion.  Candidates are invited to view our Entomology Department community norms . 

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised:Sep 25, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Sep 25, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time