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Sr. Extension Associate
New York State Integrated Pest Management
Cornell AgriTech
Cornell University
Geneva, New York
Who We Are?
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being. The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) at Cornell AgriTech is part of CALS and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) at Cornell University, the Land Grant University of New York State. We advance the lives and livelihoods of NYS residents through teaching, research, and public service. The NYSIPM is comprised of 21 faculty and staff, physically located at Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY and elsewhere in the state. Our current expertise spans fruit, vegetable, ornamental, field crop and livestock; turf grass and school IPM; and rodent, tick, and invasive species. Presently, two staff members have communication and/or marketing responsibilities. Several NYSIPM faculty and staff utilize basic online analytic methods to measure program impact.
CALS embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We invite individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized communities (individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), Latin American and other marginalized identities) to apply. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating practices that advance racial and social equity, invest in community impact programs for the benefit of underrepresented communities, and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.
What You Will Do
As an innovative and experienced educator, you will expand knowledge and access to sustainable pest management practices in grape agroecosystems. You will work collaboratively, across disciplines, and with a variety of stakeholders, to develop, demonstrate, and guide IPM implementation efforts in grapes across NYS. You will champion diversity, equity and inclusion by providing unbiased access to world-class research, industry expertise and pest management strategies to all New York farmers and growers and serve as a trusted resource, enabling stakeholders to build knowledge and develop skills to successfully implement IPM approaches to crop protection. At Cornell AgriTech, we grow things, and we invite you to grow with us.
What We Need
We are looking for a talented, dynamic and engaging leader, who is passionate about extension, outreach and research, to join our award-winning team of IPM professionals and is able to excite and work with diverse audiences, building relationships with multiple stakeholders to identify and address the key issues impacting grape systems in the state.
Direct supervision is received from the NYSIPM Director. Additional input will be given by the faculty and Extension staff with grape responsibilities. Furthermore, input will come from IPM practitioners, professionals, and organizations as well as citizens of New York State affected by grape IPM practices.
What We Offer
This is a full-time (40 hours/week). This position will be housed in the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located in Portland, NY. Flexible working location could be considered but should permit regular access to the main grape growing areas of NY with a significant presence in Erie County where the the majority of NY’s grape acreage is grown. This is non-tenure track position covering with an initial three (3) year appointment.. Reappointment is contingent upon available resources and successful performance.
Cornell takes pride in offering generous benefits to support and enhance your health, wealth and wellness, including generous time off, competitive health insurance, retirement plans and a tuition assistance program. Here’s a quick overview of the kind of benefits that have made us an award-winning employer of choice: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/benefits-snapshot
Learn more about our ongoing efforts promoting diversity, equity and inclusion at Cornell AgriTech, NYSIPM, and CALS:
https://nysipm.cornell.edu/about/nysipm-equity-and-justice-statement/
https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-agritech/about-agritech/DEI
https://cals.cornell.edu/diversity-inclusion
Anticipated Division of Time
Program Development: 20%
Program Implementation: 30%
Applied Research: 25%
Program Evaluation: 15%
Professional Development: 5%
Supervision: 5%
Requirements::
M.Sc. degree required in entomology, plant pathology, weed science, horticulture, agronomy, or a closely related field and 8 or more years experience. Must have a strong background in integrated pest management. Be able to design, execute and analyze complex field experiments. Fundamental competence utilizing current technology to communicate to diverse audiences using a variety of format.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in entomology, plant pathology, weed science, horticulture, agronomy, or a closely related field. Work experience in conducting, interpreting, evaluating, and communicating the results of applied research. Extensive professional work experience in crop production, pest management, Cooperative Extension, or in developing informal educational programs.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable.
Must possess or have the ability to acquire a New York State Certified Pesticide Applicators License.
Must possess or have the ability to acquire a New York Driver’s License.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/XXXXX).
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion via the website.
Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.
2022-06-28-07:00Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.
We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including: employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, flexible work options.