Endowed Chair of Tree Fruit IPM

Title:

270-NN - Assistant Professor

Business Title:

Endowed Chair of Tree Fruit IPM

Additional Titles:

Location:

WENATCHEE TREE FRUIT RESEARCH & EXTENSION CENTER

Employee Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The successful applicant will be expected to develop an externally funded, nationally, and internationally recognized research and extension program in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), focusing on problems faced by the Washington tree fruit industry.  This program should emphasize the development of behaviorally based tactics for IPM, with a balance of basic and applied contributions to science that are published in high quality, peer-reviewed journals. In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to be an active participant in the transfer of research information to the tree fruit industry using traditional and modern methods and to participate in WSU’s tree fruit extension team.  In addition, the candidate will provide an annual report of their research and extension activities to the Endowment Advisory Committee.

The successful applicant will be expected to support and mentor a diverse group of Entomology graduate students and post-doctoral scientists and contribute to the graduate teaching program in the Department of Entomology in their area of expertise. Integral to the position’s success will be collaborations with colleagues at WSU, USDA-ARS, and industry scientists to form disciplinary or interdisciplinary teams that address the needs of the tree fruit industry.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in entomology or a closely related discipline with expertise in IPM at the time of hire;

• Demonstrated record of accomplishments in research and extension commensurate with career level;

• Demonstrated program leadership and record of extramural funding commensurate with career level;

• Demonstrated teaching experience and commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching, advising, and mentoring that support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders to develop an on-farm problem-solving research and extension program that addresses key crop pests;

• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and implement entomological research benefitting an agricultural industry in collaboration with an Extension team;

• Publication record in behaviorally based control methods as part of a larger IPM background;

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills;

• Demonstrated 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

Department Name:

Entomology

City, State, Zip:

Wenatchee, WA 98801

Department Link:

https://entomology.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

FTE:

100%

Tenure Track:

12-month, permanent, full-time, tenured/tenure-track, open rank

Screening Begin Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. Screening of applicants will begin on February 21, 2022.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) teaching statement, 4) statement on contributions to equity and diversity (guidelines: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Guidelines-for-Contributions-to-Equity-Diversity-and-Inclusion-Statements-1.pdf ), and 5) the names and contact information for three (3) people willing to serve as references. The cover letter should address all of the required and preferred qualifications for the position and include your areas of expertise and research interests.  

Please contact Dr. Elizabeth Beers, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected], 509-679-1010 for questions about this position. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Required Documents:

1) Cover letter

2) Current curriculum vitae

3) Teaching statement

4) Statement on contributions to equity and diversity (guidelines: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Guidelines-for-Contributions-to-Equity-Diversity-and-Inclusion-Statements-1.pdf )

5) Names and contact information for three (3) people willing to serve as references.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

Title:

270-NN - Assistant Professor

Business Title:

Endowed Chair of Tree Fruit IPM

Additional Titles:

Location:

WENATCHEE TREE FRUIT RESEARCH & EXTENSION CENTER

Employee Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The successful applicant will be expected to develop an externally funded, nationally, and internationally recognized research and extension program in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), focusing on problems faced by the Washington tree fruit industry.  This program should emphasize the development of behaviorally based tactics for IPM, with a balance of basic and applied contributions to science that are published in high quality, peer-reviewed journals. In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to be an active participant in the transfer of research information to the tree fruit industry using traditional and modern methods and to participate in WSU’s tree fruit extension team.  In addition, the candidate will provide an annual report of their research and extension activities to the Endowment Advisory Committee.

The successful applicant will be expected to support and mentor a diverse group of Entomology graduate students and post-doctoral scientists and contribute to the graduate teaching program in the Department of Entomology in their area of expertise. Integral to the position’s success will be collaborations with colleagues at WSU, USDA-ARS, and industry scientists to form disciplinary or interdisciplinary teams that address the needs of the tree fruit industry.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in entomology or a closely related discipline with expertise in IPM at the time of hire;

• Demonstrated record of accomplishments in research and extension commensurate with career level;

• Demonstrated program leadership and record of extramural funding commensurate with career level;

• Demonstrated teaching experience and commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching, advising, and mentoring that support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders to develop an on-farm problem-solving research and extension program that addresses key crop pests;

• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and implement entomological research benefitting an agricultural industry in collaboration with an Extension team;

• Publication record in behaviorally based control methods as part of a larger IPM background;

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills;

• Demonstrated 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

Department Name:

Entomology

City, State, Zip:

Wenatchee, WA 98801

Department Link:

https://entomology.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

FTE:

100%

Tenure Track:

12-month, permanent, full-time, tenured/tenure-track, open rank

Screening Begin Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. Screening of applicants will begin on February 21, 2022.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) teaching statement, 4) statement on contributions to equity and diversity (guidelines: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Guidelines-for-Contributions-to-Equity-Diversity-and-Inclusion-Statements-1.pdf ), and 5) the names and contact information for three (3) people willing to serve as references. The cover letter should address all of the required and preferred qualifications for the position and include your areas of expertise and research interests.  

Please contact Dr. Elizabeth Beers, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected], 509-679-1010 for questions about this position. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Required Documents:

1) Cover letter

2) Current curriculum vitae

3) Teaching statement

4) Statement on contributions to equity and diversity (guidelines: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Guidelines-for-Contributions-to-Equity-Diversity-and-Inclusion-Statements-1.pdf )

5) Names and contact information for three (3) people willing to serve as references.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .