Gregory Distinguished Professor of Urban Entomology
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Gregory Distinguished Professor of Urban Entomology
Clemson University: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences: Plant & Environmental Sciences
Location: Insect Rearing Facilities at the Entomology Cherry Farm
Open Date: Jan 26, 2026
Description
The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) at Clemson University is seeking applicants for the Gregory Distinguished Endowed Professorship in Urban Entomology, a 12-month, tenure-track position at the level of Associate Professor. The appointment will include responsibilities in Extension (60%) and research (40%) and will be located on the Clemson University main campus in Clemson, SC. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Extension, research, and educational programs of PES. Clemson University is recognized as a top public university by U.S. News and World Report. The PES department is a dynamic unit within the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences (CAFLS), with a strong commitment and contribution to the Land-Grant mission of Clemson University. The PES department encompasses 59 faculty with various specializations, including, but not limited to, entomology, plant pathology, horticulture, soil science, weed science, and agronomy. It houses 150 undergraduates across three programs (Horticulture, Plant and Environmental Sciences, and Turfgrass) and 112 graduate students in M.S. and Ph.D. granting programs (Entomology and Plant and Environmental Sciences). The faculty and graduate student populations are diverse and cosmopolitan, involved in projects across the state, region and the globe. The successful candidate will assume leadership of Clemson University's Extension, outreach, and community engagement in the management of household and structural pests and will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded program that addresses the needs of stakeholders regarding pests in urban and built environments. Responsibilities will include the development of a state-wide, science-based, practical program for integrated and sustainable pest management and training programs for pest management professionals. The incumbent will be expected to work with a diverse group, including other CAFLS and university faculty members, the pest management industry, Extension and state educators, pesticide manufacturers and formulators, state and federal regulators and the general public. The successful candidate will participate actively in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis, dissertation, and undergraduate research, and authoring Extension and research publications with students. Faculty are encouraged to participate in professional development activities related to teaching and advising and may teach courses and seminars.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS A Ph.D. in Entomology or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, collegiality, basic knowledge of laws and regulations related to the pesticides and pest management industry, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/180580) by 27 February 2026. The position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for three references, (4) a one-page statement of Extension experience and perspective, (5) a one-page statement of research experience and vision, and (6) unofficial transcripts from all institutions from which graduate degrees were conferred. Applicants may request their candidacy remain confidential during the initial review process.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/180580
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Working at Clemson University
Clemson is a dynamic research university located in Upstate South Carolina at the center of the booming I-85 corridor between Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta, Ga. One of the nation’s most selective public research universities according to U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Clemson University is the school of choice among top students in South Carolina and is increasingly competitive for the best students in the region and the nation. More than 17,100 students select from 70 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through five academic colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Business and Behavioral Science; Engineering and Science; and Health, Education and Human Development.
Clemson’s transformation into a leading research institution — currently attracting in excess of $140 million in externally funded research and sponsored program awards per year — is based upon an academic plan that identifies eight emphasis areas in which the University has opportunities to increase education and research, to align with South Carolina’s economic development needs and to draw upon faculty strengths. Emphasis areas include automotive and transportation technology, advanced materials, biotechnology and biomedical sciences, leadership and entrepreneurship, sustainable environment, information and communication technology, family and community living, and general education.
Major economic development initiatives that have emerged from the academic plan include the Clemson International Center for Automotive Research — a 250-acre campus in Greenville, which has generated more than $225 million in public and private commitments in just four years; an advanced materials initiative at the Clemson Research Park, which includes a new LEED Silver-certified facility; and the South Carolina Health Sciences Collaborative — an initiative of the state’s three research universities and major health-care systems.
As the state’s land-grant university, Clemson reaches out to citizens, communities and businesses all over South Carolina. The Public Service Activities division includes the county-based Cooperative Extension Service, five off-campus research and education centers through the Clemson University Experiment Station and critical regulatory responsibilities for plant and animal health.
The University boasts a 1,400-acre campus on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounding the campus are 18,000 acres of University farms and woodlands devoted to research. A warm campus environment, great weather and recreational activities offered by proximity to both the natural surroundings and large cities are part of the Clemson Experience.
Points of interest at Clemson include the following:
The Clemson Conference Center and Inn is a state-of-the-art facility for symposia, meetings, seminars and special events. The complex includes the Madren Continuing Education and Conference Center, the Walker Golf Course and the Martin Inn.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden, a 295-acre public garden, features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants and a unique collection of nature-based sculptures.
The Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts brings an exciting array of concert, theater, dance, comedy and other live performances to the community.
The Robert Campbell Geology Museum at the Botanical Garden displays meteorites, minerals, dinosaur fossils and the largest faceted-stone collection in the Southeast.
The T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena is a showplace for livestock activities in the state and has hosted horse and livestock shows, rodeos, sales, 4-H activities, educational programs, and industrial and agricultural exhibitions.
Fort Hill, the home of John C. Calhoun and later of his son-in-law, University founder Thomas Green Clemson, is a registered National Historic Landmark located in the center of campus.
The Class of 1944 Visitors Center is the front door to Clemson — a friendly place to get tours, information, assistance and an introduction to this beautiful, historic university and community.
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