POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through 04/01/27. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.)
Work Location: This position will be housed in the Department of Entomology, Life Sciences Building, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Position Description: The individual in this position will be charged with administering and performing outreach- and extension-related activities for an USDA-NIFA (Sustainable Agricultural Systems) grant entitled “Climate Resilient Innovations for Sustainable Production of RICE (CRISP-RICE)”. Duties may include building and maintaining a website for the grant, coordinating with the existing rice verification program to incorporate grant-related innovations into the verification program, developing a “rice production school” to extend results from the grant to growers and county agents, assisting with incorporation of grant-generated data into rice enterprise budgets, developing educational materials, communicating with rice growers to coordinate off-station trials, and assisting with summer workshops and internships for high school students and teachers. Supervision of student employees and in-state travel will be required.
Qualification Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in plant science, agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, or related discipline is required. A master’s degree is desired. Strong communication and organizational skills are required. Experience in rice production, extension and outreach, and web design/maintenance preferred.
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: April 1, 2023 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching files containing a letter of application, curriculum vita, official university transcripts, and names and contact information for three references. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:
Michael Stout
Department of Entomology
LSU AgCenter
404 Life Sciences Building
Phone : (225) 578-1628
E-mail: mstout@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/Affirmative Action Employer.
