Extension Associate (Integrated Pest Management)

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; United States; Presencial; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Retirement

Multiple medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

University holidays

Resumo da oferta

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (LSU AgCenter) seeks an Extension Associate for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This grant-funded, non-tenure track role is housed at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center in Alexandria, LA, with collaboration across LSU AgCenter centers and LSU campus.

The Extension Associate will assist in IPM program planning, evaluation, communication, and outreach, and may support applied research on agronomic crops as needed by the

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in biology, science communication, agriculture (e.g., entomology, weed science, agronomy, plant pathology), or related field.
• Master's degree is desired.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with stakeholder groups to gather input for IPM Extension program planning.
• Facilitate communication among project cooperators.
• Assist in IPM program evaluation.
• Write reports on IPM efforts.
• Create and maintain website and social media apps to promote statewide IPM initiatives.
• Provide additional assistance as needed by the project director.
• Assist in conducting applied research on agronomic crops as needed by the program.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Posting Title:

Extension Associate (Integrated Pest Management)

Position Type:

Other Academic

Department:

LSUAG PL4 - Central - Support (James Michael Villegas (00001420))

Work Location:

Dean Lee Administration

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

Job Description:

(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through 12/31/2027. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment)

Work Location: This position will be housed at the LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension Center, Alexandria, LA. Collaborative work will also be conducted at other LSU AgCenter Research and Extension Centers and at the LSU A&M campus.

Position Description: The LSU AgCenter Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Extension Associate. This role supports the IPM Extension Implementation Program for Louisiana, which aids statewide extension efforts in IPM across various commodities including agronomic crops (insect, weed, disease, and nematode), pest diagnostic facilities, communities (including housing), and pesticide safety. The Extension Associate will have a range Of responsibilities, including collaborating with stakeholder groups to gather input for IPM Extension program planning, facilitating communication among project cooperators, assisting in IPM program evaluation, writing report on IPM efforts, creating and maintaining website and social media apps to promote statewide IPM initiatives, and providing additional assistance as needed by the project director. The candidate will also assist in conducting applied research on agronomic crops as needed by the program

Qualification Requirements:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in biology, science communication, agriculture (such as entomology, weed science, agronomy, plant pathology), or a related field. A master's degree is desired. The ideal candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

LSU and the AgCenter:

LSU and the AgCenter are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individual qualifications. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications listed but has other qualifications Or substantial experience related to the key responsibilities, we encourage them to apply (La RS 42:36).

Salary and Benefits:

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

Date Available:

Upon completion of the selection process.

Application Deadline:

November 23, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Contact:

Dr. James Villegas
Assistant Professor - Field Crop Entomology
Dean Lee Research and Extension Center
LSU AgCenter
8105 Tom Bowman Dr., Alexandria, LA 71302
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.lsuagcenter.com

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:
None

Posting Date:

October 28, 2026

Additional Position Information:

• Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expe