Assistant Professor - Turf and Ornamental Entomology
Assistant Professor - Turf and Ornamental Entomology
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The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) at Clemson University is seeking to fill a 12month tenuretrack position at the Assistant Professor level in Turf and Ornamental Entomology. The appointment will include responsibilities in research 60 and extension 40. The position will be located at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center (PDREC) in Florence SC. The successful candidate will be an integral part of PESs research teaching and extension programs.
Clemson University is recognized as a top public university by U.S. News and World Report. PES is a dynamic department within the College of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences with a strong commitment and contribution to the LandGrant mission of Clemson University. PES encompasses 50 faculty of various specializations including but not limited to plant pathology entomology horticulture soil science science and agronomy. The department houses 124 undergraduates across three programs (Horticulture Plant and Environmental Sciences and Turfgrass) and 116 graduate students in two M.S. and Ph.D. granting programs (Entomology and Plant and Environmental Sciences). The faculty and graduate student populations are diverse and cosmopolitan involved in projects across the region and the globe.
PDREC is one of Clemson Universitys six research and education centers (RECs) located throughout South Carolina. Situated in South Carolinas major agricultural and turf area PDREC encompasses the Pitner Center greenhouses support buildings and 2300 acres of agricultural lands managed forests and natural habitats. The Pitner Center houses stateoftheart laboratories offices and classrooms. The turf research area constitutes about 12 acres of warm and coolseason turf. Currently the turfgrass facility includes nearly 90000 square feet of putting green turf 25000 square feet of golf course fairway or sports field turf several acres of home lawn or landscape turf and additional space for constructing new research areas.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized externally funded research and extension program on Turf and Ornamental Entomology. Basic and applied research should generate outputs (including peerreviewed publications) and enhance arthropod management on ornamental plants and warm and coolseason turfgrass in South Carolina and around the country. Extension activities will include but not be limited to responding to arthropod questions and problems related to turfgrass and ornamental plant production in South Carolina and developing effective and impactful training programs and education materials on arthropod management for a broad range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will mentor graduate students and participate in departmental college and university committees. The successful candidate must have a strong interest and commitment to educate and work with students and stakeholders of all racial and cultural backgrounds.
A Ph.D. in Entomology or a closely related discipline is required. Postdoctoral experience is desired but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research productivity graduate student mentoring experience a record of effective extension and outreach excellent communication skills and success in obtaining external funding to support research and extension programs. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full Time
