Assistant Professor - Row Crop Entomologist

About the role

The Department of Entomology (https://ent.uga.edu) at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a tenure-track position (9 months) in row crop integrated pest management (IPM) with emphasis on cotton at the Assistant Professor rank. The position is budgeted at 65% research, 30% Extension, and 5% service.

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally recognized research and extension program supported by competitive external funding, to publish high impact research, and to effectively mentor graduate/undergraduate students.
• Expertise and/or interest in sustainable production of row crops.
• Expected to solve important problems within the cotton industry through a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach that strengthens and complements the current programs in the department and college.
• Multistate and international collaborations are encouraged.
• Communicate effectively with row crop producers, extension agents, and other stakeholders to translate research results using traditional and digital media.
• Active in departmental and university service, professional activities, and outreach.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Entomology or related life sciences discipline.
• One to two years postdoctoral experience is preferred.
• A strong record of scholarly achievement, and excellent communication skills.
• Expertise in agroecology and IPM theory and practice, which may include areas such as invasive species management, resistance management, applied toxicology, transgenic and molecular approaches, population genetics, landscape ecology, or precision agriculture (including remote sensing).

Qualifications

• For information about the requirements for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, please see the University of Georgia’s Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure (https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenureevaluation/promotion-and-tenure/promotion-guidelines/) and the College of Agricultural and Environment Sciences – Entomology criteria (https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-entomology.pdf).

Skills

• A strong record of scholarly achievement, and excellent communication skills.
• Expertise in agroecology and IPM theory and practice, which may include areas such as invasive species management, resistance management, applied toxicology, transgenic and molecular approaches, population genetics, landscape ecology, or precision agriculture (including remote sensing).

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Not specified.