Extension Specialist/ Urban, Small Farms IPM

Description of Duties

The Departments of Extension Plant Sciences and Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science at New Mexico State University is seeking to fill an Extension Specialist/ Urban, Small Farms IPM. (75% Extension/25% Research). The position will be located at the ACES Agricultural Science Center located in Los Lunas, NM with state-wide responsibilities. This is a tenure track, 12-month position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a progressive Extension education program in integrated pest management in urban and small-farm production systems, including agricultural/horticultural crops, home gardens, turf, and other landscape areas.

Application must be submitted online by: 4/13/2025. For the complete job description, qualifications, and application process visit: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search.

NMSU is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.

Ph.D. (in hand by hire date) in entomology, plant pathology, weed science or related field, with emphasis on and/or experience in integrated pest management. Knowledge of and experience with a wide range of small farm cropping systems and with urban landscapes is desirable.

Type of position

Extension Faculty

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Benefits

Location

NMSU Agricultural Science Center, ,New Mexico Los Lunas,

Closing Date

04/13/2025

Date Position Available

New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University We are New Mexico’s land-grant and a Carnegie R1 institution dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.