Professor - Agroecosystem Ecologist

Position Title

Open Rank Professor – Agroecosystem Ecologist

Entomology

North Platte, NE

The Department of Entomology at the University of Nebraska‑Lincoln (UNL) seeks a highly motivated scientist specializing in the ecology and integrated pest management (IPM) of key arthropod pests of row crops, especially forage and corn, in the humid continental/semi‑arid High Plains of western and central Nebraska.

The successful candidate will develop an integrated research and Extension program that leads to:

• The development of complementary and integrated management tactics that mitigate new or persistent arthropod pests of major row crops in southwestern and central Nebraska.
• The application of current and emerging tools for monitoring and managing arthropod pests of key row crops.
• The development and utilization of methods to monitor and mitigate resistance to management tactics.
• The ability to deliver relevant information and practices to and support adoption by producers.
• The successful training of students and post‑doctoral research associates.

The incumbent will have statewide responsibilities to develop proactive, innovative, and accessible educational programs of excellence in IPM of insect pests of high relevance to western and central Nebraska. The Extension program will include needs assessment, planning, marketing, teaching/delivery, and evaluation of educational programs and materials, and professional development for Extension educators.

The incumbent will develop an active research program addressing IPM and agroecology of arthropod pests in key row crops of western and central Nebraska, supporting their Extension programming. They will: obtain external grants to support the research program, publish results in peer‑reviewed journals, advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, supervise research staff, and participate in regional and multidisciplinary projects.

The incumbent will foster collaborations with department colleagues, other departments, institutions, and external stakeholders to advance research and Extension, seeking opportunities with government agencies, non‑profit organizations, and industry partners.

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• Ph.D. in entomology or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in appropriate peer‑reviewed journals.
• Training and experience in applied integrated pest management of arthropods, with preference for experience in managing arthropod pests in crops relevant to Nebraska.
• Experience or interest in working directly with farmers or Extension educators to develop, access, and implement pest management tactics.

• Demonstrated ability to obtain competitive extramural funding.
• Successful mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Effective or innovative dissemination strategies to various clientele.
• Practical experience in implementing IPM strategies through field work, Extension activities, or consulting with farmers.
• Postdoctoral and extension experience.
• Participation in multidisciplinary teams.