Research Assistant Professor - Career

Available Title(s):

157-NN_FACULTY - Research Professor - Career

Business Title:

Research Assistant Professor - Career

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The successful candidate will continue research that emphasizes pollinator best management practices for managed species. Research goals should focus on IPM designed to reduce Pollinator stresses based on stakeholder needs. 
Programs must be based on stakeholder needs and must effectively integrate research to be consistent with the mission of the college, CAHNRS, and the WSU Department of Entomology.

The successful candidate must acquire competitive extramural funding from state, regional, and national agencies and the agricultural industry to support a comprehensive research program. The incumbent will disseminate information by publishing results in appropriate peer-reviewed journals, delivering presentations at scientific conferences and industry/grower meetings, and using the internet and other modern communication platforms. This person is expected to work collaboratively with other researchers, Extension professionals, private crop consultants, the grower community, and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• By the date of hire, earned Ph.D. in entomology or a closely related field, with depth in the discipline and ability to address the breadth of honey-bee and pollinator management issues relevant to agriculturally important crops in Washington.

• Demonstrated record of accomplishments in research commensurate with career level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical audiences in oral and written forms;

• Record of competitive grant success commensurate with career level;

• Knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques applicable to honey bee and pollinator health and management research;

• Demonstrated knowledge of pollinator health applied research, integrated pest management (IPM), and sustainable agricultural systems;

• Demonstrated record of stakeholder-driven research

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) 

Department Name:

Department of Entomology

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164 OR Wenatchee, WA 99801

Department Link:

https://entomology.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary:

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. 

  

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation .

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary, non-tenure track position expected to end on July 1, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by May 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Required Documents:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

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WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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