Position Title: Pollinator Health Assistant Professor Administrative Unit: Entomology
The Department of Entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking applicants for the tenure-leading position of Pollinator Health at the Assistant Professor rank with expertise and interest in apiculture and pollinator health. Expectations are to develop a nationally recognized program in pollinator health that will complement existing programs.
Minimum Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in entomology or related field before employment begins, research expertise in apiculture and pollinator health.
Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral experience and success or potential for success in grantsmanship/scholarship, student mentoring, and extension or outreach program development and delivery. Research experience involving stressors such as pesticides, host pathogens or parasites and their impact on honey bees or other insect pollinators with skills in pollination ecology, chemical ecology, host/parasite or host/pathogen interactions, neurobiology, environmental toxicology or risk assessment.
To view the complete position details and make application for this position, go to the UNL Employment website: http://employment.unl.edu. Search for requisition number F_140227. Click on "Apply to this job."
Attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a personal statement describing your research and teaching interests and experience (other). Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted to e-mail: mweidn...@unl.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2015 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.
