(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Continuation of employment will be dependent on funding availability, job performance, and continued need for the 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.
Qualification Requirements: This position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in biology, science communication, agriculture (such as entomology, weed science, agronomy, plant pathology), or a related field. The ideal candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
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.
Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Apply on line at https://lsu.wdl.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching a cover letter, curriculum vita (CV), official university transcripts, and a list of three references. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted. For more information about this position, please 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: jvillegas@agcenter.lsu.edu
Web Site: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
