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Extension Apiculture & Pollinator Health Specialist

Employer
University of Georgia
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Dec 10, 2024
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Position Summary

The Department of Entomology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position in Extension Apiculture and Pollinator Health, open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) position with apiculture and crop pollination responsibilities. This is a nine-month, tenure track appointment (75% Extension, 20% Research, 5% Service) position with two months of summer salary (11.111% per month) guaranteed in the Department of Entomology in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia. The position will be located at the UGA Athens Campus.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit the following: a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae (25 page limit), a one page statement of extension philosophy and a one page statement of research philosophy. Further, candidates need to arrange for three letters of reference that address their qualifications for the position. Complete applications received by January 31, 2025 will be assured of full consideration. For additional information contact Dr. Will Hudson at wghudson@uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2240P

Working Title

Extension Apiculture & Pollinator Health Specialist

Department

CAES-Entomology

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Department of Entomology at UGA consists of 39 faculty members situated in a stimulating, multi-campus environment with an excellent reputation in research, extension and teaching. The three campuses of the University of Georgia (Athens, Tifton and Griffin) are multidisciplinary, multi-agency facilities with access to well-equipped research farms throughout the state. Opportunities for collaboration within the Entomology Department and with colleagues in other departments and institutions are plentiful and encouraged.

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

03/01/2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

12/10/2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Entomology, or closely related field

Additional Requirements

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Entomology, or closely related field, with a strong background of relevant course work, a record of scholarly achievement and publication, and excellent communication skills.

To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have at least 5 years of rank at the Assistant Professor level and show evidence of emerging stature as regional or national authorities per the criteria listed in the Appointment, Promotion & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty (https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotiontenure-evaluation/academic-rank/) and the discipline-specific criteria for Department of Entomology (https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-entomology.pdf). To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

The appointee will develop a strong, extramurally funded extension and research program to support the beekeeping industry with opportunities to pursue work in complementary model systems. With an annual farmgate value exceeding $78 million, Georgia is one of three leading states in the nation in beekeeping industries. The value of honey bees and other pollinators to Georgia’s agricultural output was estimated at $367 million in 2015, increasing to $488 million by 2021. The position has enjoyed a history of strong funding support from the Georgia Beekeepers Association and allied industries. Extension and research efforts should address the ecological and environmental stressors contributing to bee declines, including new and established invasive pests. Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas including apiculture (honey bee husbandry), pollinator conservation and ecology, and crop pollination or integrative pest and pollinator management is highly desirable. Extension activities should improve sustainable and profitable apiculture systems, provision of pollination services for Georgia’s specialty crop industries. Mentorship and training of graduate students is a key responsibility of the position. Collaboration with existing departmental faculty is expected.

Percentage Of Time

100

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
  4. Research Portfolio/Philosophy
  5. List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation


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UGA Emp Desc 1

As the birthplace of public higher education in America, the University of Georgia has inspired generations of entrepreneurs, researchers, and citizens to change the world since its founding in 1785.

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. Its motto, “to teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things,” reflects the University’s integral and unique role in the conservation and enhancement of the state’s and nation’s intellectual, cultural, and environmental heritage.

The University of Georgia shares with the other research universities of the University System of Georgia the following core characteristics:

  • a statewide responsibility and commitment to excellence and academic achievements having national and international recognition;
  • a commitment to excellence in a teaching/learning environment dedicated to serving a diverse and well-prepared student body, to promoting high levels of student achievement, and to providing appropriate academic support services;
  • a commitment to excellence in research, scholarship, and creative endeavors that are focused on organized programs to create, maintain, and apply new knowledge and theories; that promote instructional quality and effectiveness; and that enhance institutionally relevant faculty qualifications;
  • a commitment to excellence in public service, economic development, and technical assistance activities designed to address the strategic needs of the state of Georgia along with a comprehensive offering of continuing education designed to meet the needs of Georgia’s citizens in life-long learning and professional education;
  • a wide range of academic and professional programming at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels.

With its statewide mission and core characteristics, the University of Georgia endeavors to prepare the University community and the state for full participation in the global society of the twenty-first century. Through its programs and practices, it seeks to foster the understanding of and respect for cultural differences necessary for an enlightened and educated citizenry. It further provides for cultural, ethnic, gender, and racial diversity in the faculty, staff, and student body. The University is committed to preparing the University community to appreciate the critical importance of a quality environment to an interdependent global society.

 

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