The University of Georgia
Extension Apiculture & Pollinator Health Specialist
The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Position details
Posting Number:
F2240P Working Title:
Extension Apiculture & Pollinator Health Specialist Department:
CAES-Entomology Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area Anticipated Start Date:
03/01/2025 Job Posting Date:
12/10/2024 Open until filled:
Yes Location:
Athens Area
About the University
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. For more information, visit the university’s website.
About the College/Unit/Department
The Department of Entomology at UGA consists of 39 faculty members situated in a multi-campus environment with an excellent reputation in research, extension and teaching. The three campuses (Athens, Tifton, Griffin) are multidisciplinary facilities with access to research farms throughout the state. Opportunities for collaboration within the Entomology Department and with colleagues in other departments and institutions are plentiful and encouraged.
Classification & Employment
Posting Type:
External Employment Type:
Employee Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status:
Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Entomology, or closely related field.
Position Summary
The Department of Entomology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position in Extension Apiculture and Pollinator Health, open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) with apiculture and crop pollination responsibilities. This is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment (75% Extension, 20% Research, 5% Service) with two months of summer salary guaranteed in the Department of Entomology at UGA. The position will be located at the UGA Athens Campus.
Responsibilities
The appointee will develop a strong, extramurally funded extension and research program to support the beekeeping industry, with opportunities to pursue work in complementary model systems. Extension and research efforts should address ecological and environmental stressors contributing to bee declines, including invasive pests. Demonstrated expertise in apiculture, pollinator conservation and ecology, and crop pollination or integrative pest and pollinator management is highly desirable. Extension activities should improve sustainable and profitable apiculture systems and provide pollination services for Georgia’s specialty crop industries. Mentorship and training of graduate students is a key responsibility. Collaboration with existing departmental faculty is expected.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Entomology, or closely related field, with a strong background of relevant coursework, a record of scholarly achievement and publication, and excellent communication skills. To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have at least 5 years of rank at the Assistant Professor level and show evidence of emerging stature as regional or national authorities per the criteria listed in the Appointment, Promotion & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty and the discipline-specific criteria for the Department of Entomology. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Other Information
Is this a Position of Trust?
Yes Security Access:
Yes Does this position require a P-Card?
No Driving a responsibility of this position?
Yes Background checks:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. See the UGA Background Check website for details.
Duties / Responsibilities
The appointee will develop a strong extension and research program to support the beekeeping industry, addressing ecological and environmental stressors and pests. Focus areas include apiculture, pollinator conservation and ecology, and crop pollination or integrative pest and pollinator management. Demonstrated ability to mentor graduate students and collaborate with faculty is expected. Georgia’s beekeeping industry contributes significantly to farmgate value and regional agriculture.
EEO & Core Values
EEO Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request. USG Core Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available online.
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Posting Number:
F2240P Working Title:
Extension Apiculture & Pollinator Health Specialist Department:
CAES-Entomology Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area Anticipated Start Date:
03/01/2025 Job Posting Date:
12/10/2024 Open until filled:
Yes Location:
Athens Area
About the University
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. For more information, visit the university’s website.
About the College/Unit/Department
The Department of Entomology at UGA consists of 39 faculty members situated in a multi-campus environment with an excellent reputation in research, extension and teaching. The three campuses (Athens, Tifton, Griffin) are multidisciplinary facilities with access to research farms throughout the state. Opportunities for collaboration within the Entomology Department and with colleagues in other departments and institutions are plentiful and encouraged.
Classification & Employment
Posting Type:
External Employment Type:
Employee Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status:
Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Entomology, or closely related field.
Position Summary
The Department of Entomology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position in Extension Apiculture and Pollinator Health, open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) with apiculture and crop pollination responsibilities. This is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment (75% Extension, 20% Research, 5% Service) with two months of summer salary guaranteed in the Department of Entomology at UGA. The position will be located at the UGA Athens Campus.
Responsibilities
The appointee will develop a strong, extramurally funded extension and research program to support the beekeeping industry, with opportunities to pursue work in complementary model systems. Extension and research efforts should address ecological and environmental stressors contributing to bee declines, including invasive pests. Demonstrated expertise in apiculture, pollinator conservation and ecology, and crop pollination or integrative pest and pollinator management is highly desirable. Extension activities should improve sustainable and profitable apiculture systems and provide pollination services for Georgia’s specialty crop industries. Mentorship and training of graduate students is a key responsibility. Collaboration with existing departmental faculty is expected.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Entomology, or closely related field, with a strong background of relevant coursework, a record of scholarly achievement and publication, and excellent communication skills. To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have at least 5 years of rank at the Assistant Professor level and show evidence of emerging stature as regional or national authorities per the criteria listed in the Appointment, Promotion & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty and the discipline-specific criteria for the Department of Entomology. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Other Information
Is this a Position of Trust?
Yes Security Access:
Yes Does this position require a P-Card?
No Driving a responsibility of this position?
Yes Background checks:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. See the UGA Background Check website for details.
Duties / Responsibilities
The appointee will develop a strong extension and research program to support the beekeeping industry, addressing ecological and environmental stressors and pests. Focus areas include apiculture, pollinator conservation and ecology, and crop pollination or integrative pest and pollinator management. Demonstrated ability to mentor graduate students and collaborate with faculty is expected. Georgia’s beekeeping industry contributes significantly to farmgate value and regional agriculture.
EEO & Core Values
EEO Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request. USG Core Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available online.
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