[Entm-researchstaff] Fwd: FW: Fruit Crops Entomologist vacancy

[Matt Daugherty]

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From: Russell L. Groves <rgroves at wisc.edu>
Date: Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Subject: FW: Fruit Crops Entomologist vacancy


Fruit Entomology Colleagues,



The Department of Entomology (UW-Madison) is seeking a Fruit Crops
Entomologist.  Writing to ask if you could circulate this position vacancy
among your students, staff or post-docs who would be great fits for this
position.  We are just over two weeks out from the initial deadline for
consideration (Feb 15) and we are hoping to get the vacancy listing out to
 anyone who may have missed the original posting.



The announcement can be found here:
https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Madison/job/Assistant-Professor---Fruit-Crop-Entomology_JR10006901
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Madison/job/Assistant-Professor---Fruit-Crop-Entomology_JR10006901__;!!Mak6IKo!KOz5XC-ivkQ_HUPAx89UnVHk3ALrnXlOX2RgJRFoBUcKZ-r9pysSBnkap8WQ45tG-2y_w2FJoLjEb0dKzJQLrCRI$>
.



And is also copied below:



The Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison is
seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Extension
Fruit Crop Entomology to provide leadership in developing outreach and
research to address the needs of stakeholders and improve management of
Wisconsin's fruit crops (i.e., apple, cranberry, grape, small
fruits/berries). Wisconsin's fruit crops contribute significantly to the
state's economy. Cranberry is the largest of the fruit-crop industries,
with nearly $1 billion in annual economic activity and over 4K jobs
statewide. Given that Wisconsin is an agriculturally and ecologically
diverse state, an integrative approach to Extension and applied research is
needed in this position, including the integrated pest management of fruit
crop entomological pests as well as the development of novel and innovative
approaches in pest suppression.



A successful candidate will be expected to develop and lead a regionally
and nationally recognized Extension program supported by a strong
applied-research program in the area of sustainable, fruit crop management
emphasizing integrated pest management of pest species. The candidate will
conduct applied and basic research that will inform crop and pest
management recommendations and support fruit Extension and educational
needs throughout the state. Outcomes of these efforts are intended to build
resiliency and overall sustainability of fruit crop production and
surrounding agroecosystems.



Recommendations will be conveyed through extension and outreach avenues
such as websites, social media, field days, grower meetings, and the
Wisconsin Fruit newsletter. This person will be part of the existing
University of Wisconsin commercial fruit Extension team, which includes a
horticulturist, plant pathologist, and weed scientist. This specialization
will also lend support to Extension colleagues assigned to other
commodities.



We are especially interested in candidates whose applied research interests
can provide a scientific understanding of the main entomological factors
influencing fruit crop production and pest management in Wisconsin. We
encourage applicants with backgrounds working on the fundamental biology of
arthropod pests in related fruit crop systems. This faculty position
carries a commitment to research, extension education and outreach, as well
as professional and university service as appropriate to faculty rank.



This position is part of UW-Madison's Excellence in Mentoring Initiative.
The Excellence in Mentoring Initiative aims to recruit outstanding faculty
who, in addition to their demonstrated excellence or strong potential in
research and teaching, have demonstrated the ability and commitment to
mentor at-risk, first-generation, or under-represented undergraduate or
graduate students to achieve academic success.  Candidates who may not
qualify for the EIM should still apply and will be given full consideration.

https://facstaff.provost.wisc.edu/faculty-hiring-and-retention-resources/#excellence-in-mentoring-initiative



Key Job Responsibilities:

   - Develop an ongoing, independent, regionally and nationally recognized
   Extension program supported by a strong research program in the area of
   sustainable fruit crop management. The successful candidate will be
   expected to secure extramural funding. CALS Extension-funded faculty are
   expected to generate, translate, and apply research-based knowledge and
   methods to issues and problems by integrating research and educational
   activities into a coherent body of work. CALS Extension-funded faculty are
   expected to provide leadership in the design, development, and
   implementation of educational programs and to document the impact of these
   efforts.
   - Provide mentorship and instruction
   - Contribute to service functions of the department, college, and campus
   communities.





Many thanks in advance,



Russ





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Russell L. Groves, Professor and Extension Specialist

Department of Entomology

University of Wisconsin-Madison

1630 Linden Drive

237 Russell Laboratories

Madison, WI  53706

rgroves at wisc.edu

(608) 262-3227 (office)

(608) 698-2434 (mobile)

*https://vegento.russell.wisc.edu/ <https://vegento.russell.wisc.edu/>*
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