The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Assistant Professor in Fruit Crop Entomology to lead research and outreach in sustainable pest management for Wisconsin's fruit crops. The position will focus on developing an independent Extension program and requires strong stakeholder engagement, research, and grant-writing skills
Job Summary
The Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Extension Fruit Crop Entomology to provide leadership in developing outreach and research to address the needs of stakeholders and improve management of Wisconsin's fruit crops.
A successful candidate will be expected to develop and lead a regionally and nationally recognized Extension program supported by a strong applied-research program in the area of sustainable, fruit crop management emphasizing integrated pest management of pest species.
This position is part of UW-Madison's Excellence in Mentoring Initiative, aiming to recruit outstanding faculty who have demonstrated the ability and commitment to mentor at-risk, first-generation, or under-represented undergraduate or graduate students.
Matching Summary
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Assistant Professor in Fruit Crop Entomology to lead research and outreach in sustainable pest management for Wisconsin's fruit crops. The position will focus on developing an independent Extension program and requires strong stakeholder engagement, research, and grant-writing skills.
Salary
Negotiable - 12 months/Ongoing
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Integrated pest management
Sustainable fruit crop management
Develop outreach and research
Secure extramural funding
Applied and basic research
Nice-to-have
Mentorship of at-risk students
Fundamental biology of arthropod pests
Building resiliency and sustainability
Key Requirements
PhD in Entomology or related field
Record of or potential for stakeholder relationships
Record of or potential for peer-reviewed publications
Record of or potential for grant writing
Record of or potential for graduate student mentoring