DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY

45% Research, 40% Extension, 15% Teaching

The faculty member will be expected to develop a nationally recognized program in ecology and management of insect pests in controlled environments. Research and outreach programs will be oriented to greenhouses, interiorscapes, conservatories and other enclosed systems with focus on the greenhouse floriculture and vegetable industry. Through outreach activities, the faculty member will be expected to provide leadership and information to allied industries in Ohio as well as national and international networks of producers and scientists. An area of research expertise that compliments the commodity responsibility and departmental research and teaching programs will be . The teaching program would be expected to include both formal coursework and mentoring graduate students. A research program that balances the need for immediate and long-term solutions to pest problems will be required. The faculty member will be expected to play a key role in the Ohio State University Extension Floriculture Team and other interdisciplinary programs. A strong publication record and extramural support of research will be expected.

Minimum qualifications, experience, skills and abilities:

• Ph. D. in Entomology or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to travel and make personal contact with stakeholders throughout Ohio
• An area of demonstrated research expertise that compliments the commodity responsibility
• Evidence of ability to secure extramural funding from industry, state and federal sources
• Demonstrated teaching ability
• Evidence of scholarly ability and productivity

• Familiarity with greenhouse production systems and current technology
• Experience with interdisciplinary, inter-institutional and/or international collaborations
• Experience with integration of basic and applied research

• Cover letter describing interest, qualifications, philosophy and professional goals
• Curriculum vitae, transcripts
• Name, complete postal address, phone, fax and email address of 3 references

Dr. Casey W. Hoy, Associate Chair
Department of Entomology
The Ohio State University
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
1680 Madison Ave.
Wooster, Ohio 44691

The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Links:

• Extension entomology group
• Floriculture Industry Roundtable
• Ohio Florists Association
• Department Graduate Program
• IPM Program
• Dept. of Horticulture and Crop Sciences
• Dept. of Plant Pathology
• Dept. of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
• OARDC
• Office of Human Resources (with benefits info)
• Wooster Area info: WoosterLive, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce
• Wooster City Schools
• Neighboring Colleges & Universities: The College of Wooster, Wayne College, Ashland University, OSU-Mansfield, Kenyon College