Job Details

Posting Number: F2589P

Working Title: Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)

Department: CAES-Entomology

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta.

About the College/Unit/Department: The Department of Entomology includes 38 faculty, 65 graduate students, 25 undergraduate entomology majors, and 80 undergraduate applied biotechnology majors. We are a multi-campus environment with an excellent reputation in research, extension and teaching.

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 03/02/2026

Job Posting Date: 12/03/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit the following: a letter of application that describes past experience and interest in the position, and a detailed curriculum vitae (25-page limit). Candidates also need to provide names and contact information for three references. Complete applications received by January 10, 2026 will be assured of full consideration.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Public Service Professional AC

Faculty Rank: Open Rank

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: MS in entomology, a related life science field or agricultural education/communication.

Position Summary: The Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time Public Service Assistant/Associate (non-tenure-track position, 12-months) to direct the Pesticide Use and Safety Program for the state of Georgia. The position is budgeted at 95% Service 5% Research. The core responsibility of this position is to develop and deliver interdisciplinary programs by: 1) Serving as the state Pesticide Safety Educational Program (PSEP) coordinator which may entail involvement in grants that support this educational and service mission of the Department, 2) Developing, delivering and overseeing pesticide education and safety training, 3) Serving as departmental liaison to provide college-wide Pesticide Safety Training for graduate research assistants and staff in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 4) Developing, delivering and overseeing Worker Protection Standards Training, 5) Work with county agents and specialists to develop worker protection training modules and videos. The incumbent will be required to travel independently across the state; therefore, comfort and proficiency in driving are essential for successful job performance.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: MS required but PhD strongly preferred in entomology, a related life science field or agricultural education/communication. One to two years’ experience overseeing similar programs is also highly desirable.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and evidence of interdisciplinary background. Outstanding communication and organizational skills together with knowledge about worker protection standards and pesticide safety are essential to the position.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes

Duties/Responsibilities: Build interdisciplinary educational programs in pesticide use and safety and worker protection standards. The core responsibility of this position is to develop and deliver interdisciplinary programs by: 1) Serving as the state Pesticide Safety Educational Program (PSEP) coordinator which may entail involvement in grants that support this educational and service mission of the Department, 2) Developing, delivering and overseeing pesticide education and safety training, 3) Serving as departmental liaison to provide college-wide Pesticide Safety Training for graduate research assistants and staff in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 4) Developing, delivering and overseeing Worker Protection Standards Training, 5) Work with county agents and specialists to develop worker protection training modules and videos.

Percentage Of Time: 100