Row Crop Entomology: Extension Professor in Pest Management

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University seeks an accomplished entomologist to lead statewide Extension efforts in row crop pest management, focusing on sweetpotato, peanut, and soybean. The role blends 70% extension with 30% research to apply cutting-edge pest prediction and decision-support tools.

Applicants should have a PhD in entomology, strong IPM knowledge, experience with pest ecology, and familiarity with AI, precision agriculture, remote sensing, and drones.

Qualifications

• PhD in entomology or equivalent degree.
• Knowledge of IPM principles.
• Expertise in pest ecology and management.
• Experience applying AI/remote sensing/drones to crop protection.
• Licensed NC Pesticide Applicator and NC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide Extension program for major row crops (sweetpotato, peanut, soybean).
• Translate research into practical pest management recommendations.
• Mentor graduate students and support teaching and service.
• Secure extramural funding to support Extension and research.

Skills

IPM knowledge

Pest ecology understanding

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in entomology

Tools

AI in agriculture

Precision agriculture

Remote sensing

Drones

Job description

North Carolina State University seeks an accomplished entomologist to lead statewide Extension efforts in row crop pest management, focusing on sweetpotato, peanut, and soybean. The role blends 70% extension with 30% research to apply cutting-edge pest prediction and decision-support tools.

Applicants should have a PhD in entomology, strong IPM knowledge, experience with pest ecology, and familiarity with AI, precision agriculture, remote sensing, and drones.