Extension Agronomic Entomologist: Open-Rank Extension Professor of Entomology, Field Crops Pest Management

Job Summary

POSITION: Open-Rank Extension Professor of Entomology, Field Crops Pest Management, twelve- month, tenure-eligible appointment, extension/service (75%), research (25%).
DESCRIPTION: The Department of Entomology at the University of Kentucky is seeking a broadly trained entomologist or applied ecologist who will address the integrated management of arthropod pests of agronomic crops (corn, soybeans, small grains, forage, hemp, etc.) and coordination of Extension IPM programs. This position is located at the UK Research and Education Center (UKREC) at Princeton, KY (https://ukrec.mgcafe.uky.edu/).

Qualifications

• PhD in Entomology or a related discipline with demonstrated experience in applied ecology and integrated pest management;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Use of common computer technologies and social media;
• Experience with extension and outreach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral training;
• Experience as a member of a multidisciplinary team;
• Expertise in one or more grain, forage, hemp and tobacco commodity areas.

Benefits

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Employment at UK comes with rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. Learn more about these benefits.

The Environment

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (M-G CAFE) is fulfilling the land-grant promise of educational excellence, civic leadership, transformational research, and shared knowledge serving the common good. We serve the people of the Commonwealth and across the world through education, outreach, service, and research by finding solutions to improve lives today and create a sustainable future. We integrate teaching, research, and extension in our work. We recruit, retain, and graduate students who are competent, responsible, and workforce ready. For more than 130 years, CAFE has provided research results to the community. From traditional labs and research farms to high-tech diagnostic and research centers, we offer science-based, practical solutions that affect the everyday lives of Kentuckians and people around the world. Our Cooperative Extension programs are engaged in Kentucky’s 120 counties, identifying and addressing needs not only in agriculture and natural resources, but also 4-H and youth development, family and consumer sciences, as well as community & economic development.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.