Assistant Professor of Veterinary/Medical Entomology

Montana State University • Bozeman, MT

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About The Position

Duties And Responsibilities Develop a nationally recognized and externally funded program in veterinary entomology and a Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Hatch research project. Focus the program on ectoparasite and endoparasite management in cow/calf and ewe/lamb systems, and emerging vector-borne diseases affecting domestic livestock and wildlife. Address insect- and tick-borne pathogens relevant to Montana’s livestock industry, including: Fly-borne stress and disease transmission Tick ecology Emerging arthropod-vectored threats impacting animal productivity, welfare, and range health Contribute to MSU’s recognized strengths in livestock and rangeland systems. Develop solutions-based research relevant to: Integrated parasite management ( IPM ) strategies for livestock and wildlife on rangelands. Resistance management and ecological interactions of parasites and hosts in confined and rangeland systems Teaching responsibilities will include: Two undergraduate courses and potential graduate-level offerings. Specific courses to be discussed during the interview and negotiations Advise undergraduate and graduate students, mentor student research, and participate in graduate committees within: Entomology MS Animal & Range Sciences MS/PhD Related programs Develop collaborations with MSU Extension specialists and agents to: Deliver parasite management recommendations Produce applied educational materials Engage with stakeholders, including: Montana livestock producers Veterinarians Tribal lands Wildlife managers Montana Department of Livestock Seek extramural funding through competitive grants, industry partnerships, and producer organizations. Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and Extension outlets. Actively participate in the MSU Entomology Group, a multi-departmental faculty community contributing to: Graduate instruction Research Public outreach related to insects and arthropod vectors Collaborate with MSU’s Veterinary Diagnostics Lab, Montana Ag Experiment Station research centers, and other land-grant faculty working in: Animal health Disease ecology Integrated pest management Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally recognized and externally funded program in veterinary entomology and a Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Hatch research project.
• Focus the program on ectoparasite and endoparasite management in cow/calf and ewe/lamb systems, and emerging vector-borne diseases affecting domestic livestock and wildlife.
• Address insect- and tick-borne pathogens relevant to Montana’s livestock industry
• Contribute to MSU’s recognized strengths in livestock and rangeland systems.
• Develop solutions-based research relevant to: Integrated parasite management ( IPM ) strategies for livestock and wildlife on rangelands.
• Resistance management and ecological interactions of parasites and hosts in confined and rangeland systems
• Teaching responsibilities will include: Two undergraduate courses and potential graduate-level offerings.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students, mentor student research, and participate in graduate committees
• Develop collaborations with MSU Extension specialists and agents to: Deliver parasite management recommendations Produce applied educational materials
• Engage with stakeholders
• Seek extramural funding through competitive grants, industry partnerships, and producer organizations.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and Extension outlets.
• Actively participate in the MSU Entomology Group
• Collaborate with MSU’s Veterinary Diagnostics Lab, Montana Ag Experiment Station research centers, and other land-grant faculty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees