FPMA Endowed Assistant/Associate Professor of Urban Landscape Entomology

Based in Apopka (Mid-Florida Research and Education Center)

This is a 12-month, tenure-accruing position that is 60% research and 40% Extension located at the Mid-FloridaResearch and Education Center (MREC) at the University of Florida based in Apopka, FL.

In Brief: The successful candidate will develop a nationally and internationally recognized research and Extensionprogram in urban landscape entomology, with emphasis on turfgrass and ornamental landscapes. Research themesshould address insect pest biology, ecology, and integrated management strategies tailored to Florida systems acrossurban and suburban landscapes, including, residential and commercial landscapes, athletic ?elds, sod production, andgolf courses. The incumbent will develop a comprehensive Extension program that provides statewide leadership inurban landscape entomology through UF/IFAS Extension. Extension programming must align with the needs ofstakeholders, including the development and delivery of educational programs, workshops, and decision-support toolsfor sod producers, pest management professionals, landscape managers, arborists, golf course superintendents,county faculty, and the general public.

Full information and to apply: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539669/

Search & Screen Committee Chair: Dr. Lance Osborne, LSOSBORN@UFL.EDU

Application review will begin for both positions will begin on June 15, 2026

Required:

A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Entomology, Biology, or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, publication in peer-reviewed journals, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.