Assistant Professor of Enviromental ScienceJob #JPF04992
Application WindowOpen date: June 21st, 2022 Next review date: Wednesday, Aug 31, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position descriptionAssistant Professor of Cooperative Extension in Soil Heath The Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, internationally recognized as a premier center of excellence in research, teaching, and extension, is seeking applications for a Professor in Cooperative Extension (CE) to join the faculty at the Assistant rank in the field of Soil Health. The mission of the Department of Land, Air and Water Resources is to develop and disseminate comprehensive basic and applied knowledge regarding all aspects of soil, water, and air involving managed and natural ecosystems. A Professor of CE is being recruited to conduct original applied research resulting in information that can be applied to diagnose soil health and identify sustainable and cost-effective management practices to improve soil health in diverse cropping systems, climates and soils, and to develop an extension education and outreach program that extends information to various clientele (e.g., growers, ranchers, county-based CE academics, federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, land managers, and technical service providers) including under-represented groups. The successful candidate will bring visibility and leadership to campus- and county-based CE academics and other researchers and educators involved in the study of soil management in agricultural (perennial and annual) and rangeland ecosystems. Research and extension outreach activities will be closely integrated with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), including county-based CE academics and clientele as well as campus-based CE and ladder rank faculty. Responsibilities: Extension Teaching: Applied Research: Professional Competence and Activity: Qualifications: Salary: Appointment Date: Applications: Required application materials include: Additional inquiries should be directed to the Search Committee Chair - Dr. Daniel Geisseler djgeisseler@ucdavis.edu. UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. degree in Soil Science or other closely related discipline. Preferred qualifications
Evidence of research excellence in the candidate’s discipline and demonstrated potential for developing an independent applied research program in soil health. Application RequirementsDocument requirements
Reference requirements
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