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Dear Colleagues, The Department of Entomology at the University of Kentucky invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in sustainable management of arthropods in agricultural systems. The ideal candidate will develop a creative program focused on managing economic pests in a manner that improves ecosystem services, decreases reliance on chemical pest management, and considers stakeholder needs. We seek an innovative candidate who will use ecological, technological, genetic, geographic, computational, and/or microbial tools to address pest problems with the goal of developing field-scale and/or landscape solutions. Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration is particularly encouraged. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of arthropod biology, ecology, and/or insect interactions with plants and microbes. Expertise in biological control, resistance management, invasive or emergent pests, and/or agricultural systems are strengths. Selection criteria will include complementarity with existing departmental expertise, demonstrated experience translating research findings into management strategies, enthusiasm for teaching and mentorship, and ability to interact with diverse stakeholder groups. In addition to conducting research, this position includes teaching up to two courses per year, including Integrated Pest Management and/or Biological Control, and a new course in the candidate’s area of expertise. Other responsibilities will include advising graduate students and contributing to department, college, and university governance. Best, Dave David Gonthier, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Entomology University of Kentucky S-327A Ag Science Center N Lexington, KY 40546-0091 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Website: gonthierdavid.wix.com/djgonthier<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gonthierdavid.wix.com/djgonthier__;!!HXCxUKc!jIRqkmIkZOQMI1jlVflaNub6wC48x9_BHKEDr8qhhWjcYdi9CP3MycPeOrAVxpo$>