Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Row Crop Entomology

As part of the Land Grant University, the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University is composed of over 40 faculty that direct a diverse portfolio of programs in teaching, research, and extension. Collectively, these strengths not only serve our clientele and our science but also provide a rich environment for graduate education and training that can be tailored to the specific career interests of the student, irrespective of whether they prefer training in the basic sciences or are preparing for a career in extension. Our education and research programs provide graduate and undergraduate students with unique hands-on learning opportunities using the latest technologies. Entomology and Plant Pathology houses the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, the Larry Grand Mycological Herbarium, Micropropagation and Repository Unit, Structural Pest Management Training Facility, an Insect Museum with 1.9 million vouchered insects, and the Center for Integrated Fungal Research. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences houses 12 Academic departments with 294faculty, 2,891 undergraduate students and 899 graduate students. The College is home to 18 research stations strategically located across the state that enhances our interactions with our farmers, stakeholders, and industry partners.

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The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor (12-month) to provide statewide leadership in arthropod management for North Carolina row crop production, with a focus on sweetpotato, peanut, and soybean. The position is 70% Extension and 30% research, connecting applied research, grower needs, and emerging technologies to strengthen sustainable pest management across North Carolina agriculture.

You'll have the opportunity to build on your expertise in row crop entomology, integrated pest management, pest ecology, and insecticide resistance while shaping innovative approaches to pest prediction, decision support, and resistance management. Your work may draw on field experimentation, landscape-scale studies, pest monitoring, and data-driven tools, including artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, remote sensing, and drones. Through your research and Extension program, you'll translate new knowledge into practical solutions that help growers and agricultural professionals make informed, sustainable pest management decisions.

Key responsibilities fall within the following functional areas.

If you are a collaborative entomologist who enjoys connecting research with real-world agricultural challenges, building strong relationships with growers and partners, and developing innovative solutions for sustainable crop protection, we encourage you to apply.

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there will be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department, college and university operations.

PhD in entomology or equivalent degree

Extension experience in Row Crop Entomology

NC Pesticide License
NC Driver's License

Please include the following as a part of your application packet.
1. CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Research Statement (2 page max)

4. Extension Statement (Other document 1) (2 page max)

5. Contact information for References

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