Assistant/Associate Professor Position Opening in Stuttgart
Assistant/Associate Professor of Entomology
University of Arkansas Rice Research and Extension Center, Stuttgart, Arkansas
Position Title: Entomologist, Integrated Pest Management and Insect Ecology
Position Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor, 12-month appointment, Non-Tenure Track
Location: Rice Research and Extension Center, University of Arkansas, Stuttgart, Arkansas
Appointment: 75% Research/25% Extension
Date Available: March 1, 2012
Responsibilities: Develop an independent, recognized research program focusing on new management approaches to insects affecting rice and other crops as part of a rice production system. The research approach to pest management will focus on insect ecology to enhance sustainable crop production, and may include habitat management, movement of insects among crop and non-crop habitats, the roles of insects in disease transmission and integration of pesticides with non-chemical tactics. This position is open to entomologists with a background in IPM and insect ecology, especially applied ecology for management of insect pests. The incumbent will seek extramural funding, train graduate students, and coordinate with the Director of the Rice Research and Extension Center. Extension responsibilities will include responding to pest management needs of a broad array of agricultural constituents. The incumbent will be located at the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and will be a member of the Department of Entomology faculty and of the statewide Extension Entomology program.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in entomology or a related field (by date of hire), with a strong background in IPM strategies and insect ecology, and demonstrated excellence or potential in research and publication. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in extension or demonstrated significant interaction with agricultural constituencies. Preference also will be given to candidates with prior experience in management of insect pests of crops, grantsmanship and collaborative research.
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and training
Application: Screening of applications will begin February 1, 2012. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, research statement, CV, and names and contact information for five references by February 1 to
Janet Funk
Department of Entomology
319 AGRI
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
jfunk@uark.edu
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.