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Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Onsite
(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through 12/31/2027. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment)
Work Location: This position will be housed at the LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension Center, Alexandria, LA. Collaborative work will also be conducted at other LSU AgCenter Research and Extension Centers and at the LSU A&M campus.
Position Description: The LSU AgCenter Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Extension Associate. This role supports the IPM Extension Implementation Program for Louisiana, which aids statewide extension efforts in IPM across various commodities including agronomic crops (insect, weed, disease, and nematode), pest diagnostic facilities, communities (including housing), and pesticide safety. The Extension Associate will have a range Of responsibilities, including collaborating with stakeholder groups to gather input for IPM Extension program planning, facilitating communication among project cooperators, assisting in IPM program evaluation, writing report on IPM efforts, creating and maintaining website and social media apps to promote statewide IPM initiatives, and providing additional assistance as needed by the project director. The candidate will also assist in conducting applied research on agronomic crops as needed by the program
Qualification Requirements: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in biology, science communication, agriculture (such as entomology, weed science, agronomy, plant pathology), or a related field. A master's degree is desired. The ideal candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
LSU and the AgCenter are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individual qualifications. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications listed but has other qualifications Or substantial experience related to the key responsibilities, we encourage them to apply (La RS 42:36).
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.
Application Deadline: November 23, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching a cover letter, curriculum vita (CV), university transcripts, and a list of three references. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted. For more information about this position, please contact:
Dr. James Villegas
Assistant Professor - Field Crop Entomology
Dean Lee Research and Extension Center
LSU AgCenter
8105 Tom Bowman Dr., Alexandria, LA 71302
E-mail: jvillegas@agcenter.lsu.edu
Website: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.