Agronomic Entomologist (Agricultural Systems)

Location: hirify.global, Montana, United States; the role may include travel to off-campus agricultural sites.

Company

hirify.global’s Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology is part of the College of Agriculture and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.

What you will do

• Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in agronomic entomology.
• Study the biology, ecology, and management of economically important insect pests in dryland and irrigated agricultural systems.
• Establish a Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Hatch Project, secure extramural funding, and publish research.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers and advise students in entomology programs.
• Teach Integrated Pest Management and Insect Physiology, along with other courses aligned with expertise and program needs.
• Engage with agricultural producers, stakeholders, professional organizations, and interdisciplinary university partners.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in entomology or an appropriate related field by the time of appointment.
• Academic or professional training in agronomic entomology within agricultural systems.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in agronomic entomology research, teaching, and mentoring.
• Experience or potential for effective interdisciplinary collaboration on agricultural issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and compliance with Montana requirements for operating State or University vehicles.

Nice to have

• Ability or strong potential to secure extramural funding.
• Research, teaching, or mentoring excellence relevant to agronomic entomology.
• Experience engaging with agricultural producers, industry, agencies, or other stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring students from many backgrounds.

Culture & Benefits

• Nine-month academic-year tenure-track faculty appointment.
• Research, teaching, and service allocation of 60%, 30%, and 10%, respectively.
• Opportunities to collaborate across cropping systems, plant health, entomology, precision agriculture, and sustainable agricultural systems.
• Benefits-eligible faculty appointment.
• This position is not available for new visa sponsorship.

Hiring process

• Application screening begins October 1, 2026.
• Applications remain open until an adequate applicant pool is established.
• Required materials include a CV, research statement, teaching statement, cover letter addressing the qualifications, and three professional references.