Assistant/Associate Professor of Urban Entomology - Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA) Endowed Apply now Job no: 539547 Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences Department:60140000 - AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY Classification Title: Ast/Aso Prof Classification Minimum Requirements: Candidates for this rank shall hold the
highest degree appropriate to their field. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed. Job Description: The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an
accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF . This is a 12-month tenure-accruing position that will be 60% Extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service) and 40% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) available in the Entomology and Nematology Department, Institute of Food
and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida based in Gainesville, FL. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Tenure will accrue in the Entomology and Nematology Department. The incumbent is expected to have access to funds from the Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA) Professorship endowment to support their Extension and research programs. Expected Duties The
successful candidate will develop a well-rounded Extension program that addresses the needs of stakeholders regarding pests in and around structures and the built environment. Due to its geographic location, Florida is regularly challenged with emerging and invasive pest threats. As such, the Extension program is intended to be responsive and adaptive to an ever-changing urban and structural pest landscape. The
program is expected to focus on developing Extension publications, seminars and other educational materials that focus on urban and structural pest identification and management to reduce economic losses and impacts of pestiferous species as per the needs of local, state, and national industries, business owners, and the general public. The candidate will actively develop innovative training programs geared towards a
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