Row Crop Entomology Extension Lead & Researcher

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Row Crop Entomology to lead statewide arthropod management for major row crops such as sweetpotato, peanut, and soybean. The role is 70% Extension and 30% research, connecting practical grower needs with emerging technologies.

You will advance IPM, pest ecology, and resistance management while guiding field trials, decision-support tools, and data-driven approaches.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) principles and their application to agronomic cropping systems.
• Expertise in pest ecology and management across field, landscape, and broader agroecosystem scales.
• Advanced understanding of insecticide resistance mechanisms and proven capability in developing and applying innovative resistance management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Shape a statewide Extension program that helps North Carolina growers address arthropod pest challenges in major row crops, including sweetpotato, peanut, and soybean.
• Translate research into practical recommendations that help growers, consultants, and industry stakeholders make informed pest management decisions.
• Connect with agricultural professionals and growers through field days, Extension programming, and innovative digital decision-support tools.
• Build strong partnerships with commodity groups, Extension agents, and state and federal partners to address emerging arthropod management challenges.
• Support the growth and development of graduate students and other trainees through mentorship, research guidance, and professional development opportunities.
• Strengthen agricultural workforce capacity by developing training and professional development opportunities for Extension agents, consultants, and agricultural professionals.
• Advance adoption of integrated pest management through innovative technologies and decision-support tools that translate research into practical solutions for North Carolina agriculture.

Skills

IPM knowledge

Pest ecology

Resistance management

Communication/extension

Education

PhD in entomology or equivalent

Tools

AI

Precision agriculture

Remote sensing

Drones

Job description

North Carolina State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Row Crop Entomology to lead statewide arthropod management for major row crops such as sweetpotato, peanut, and soybean. The role is 70% Extension and 30% research, connecting practical grower needs with emerging technologies.

You will advance IPM, pest ecology, and resistance management while guiding field trials, decision-support tools, and data-driven approaches.