What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Entomology position at sdbor-sb?
The Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science at South Dakota State University invites applications to fill two nine-month, full-time, benefit eligible, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Entomology positions. Each position will have teaching (20%) and research (80%) responsibilities. These positions are supervised by the department head of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science and are open until filled. South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission.RESPONSIBILTIES:These positions will develop innovative, nationally and internationally recognized extramurally funded research programs. One of these positions will focus on insect pest management in small grains, pulse crops, sunflowers or other relevant crops with research interests in effective integrated pest management for insect pests of small grains and specialty crops that are economically relevant to South Dakota. The second position will focus on pollinator health, pollinator ecology or pollinator systematics with, research interests in ecological concerns related to native pollinator species diversity, pollinator decline, agricultural landscape and environmental change impacts, and pollinator ecosystem services to economically important crops in South Dakota. This focus position will also assume direction of the historically important Severin-McDaniel Insect Research Collection that contains over 1.5 million specimens as part of a broad-based research program and arthropod diagnostics lab supporting and involving colleagues, students, and clientele. The successful candidates are also expected to collaborate with SDSU faculty on other row crops as needed. Collaborations are expected with state, federal, tribal, local government, and non-profit and private agencies.Undergraduate and graduate student advising and mentoring is expected.The successful applicant is expected to secure funding from state and national funding sources, publish in discipline appropriate refereed journals, and work effectively with department, college, and multi-state collaborators. Service to the department, college, and university is expected.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Ph.D. in Entomology, a field of invertebrate biology, or a closely related discipline.Knowledge and experience in insect ecology or insect pest management strategies.Potential for scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals.Potential for competitive grant writing,Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.BENEFITS:South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.APPLICATION PROCESS:SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, that specifically addresses how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, research statement (attached as work sample), teaching statement (attached as other), Curriculum Vitae, most recent transcripts, and a reference page with the contact information for four professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
