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Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension, Invasive Weed & Restoration Ecology
University of California Davis
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Posted: 02-Mar-22
Location: Nationwide
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 2890498
Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension, Invasive Weed & Restoration Ecology
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COOPERATIVE EXTENSION IN INVASIVE WEED AND RESTORATION ECOLOGY
Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis
The Department of Plant Sciences, internationally recognized as a premier center of excellence in research, teaching, and extension, is seeking applications for a Professor of Cooperative Extension (CE) (official title: Specialist in Cooperative Extension) to join the faculty at the Assistant rank at the intersection of restoration ecology and weed science. The mission of the Department of Plant Sciences is to develop and disseminate comprehensive basic and applied knowledge regarding all aspects of Plant Sciences related to managed and natural ecosystems. A Professor of Cooperative Extension is being recruited to conduct original applied research resulting in information that can be applied toward identifying sustainable and cost-effective restoration and land management practices on working and natural landscapes, and to develop an extension education and outreach program that extends information to various clientele (e.g., 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 weed management and ecological restoration in rangelands, wildlands, and natural areas. 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: This is a full time, career-track appointment that includes the expectation that the appointee will conduct mission-oriented research and engage in extension education and outreach that advances the mission of the Department of Plant Sciences and UC ANR. The focus of this position will be on weed management and ecological restoration. Accordingly, applicants should have the professional background necessary to conduct original research in working and natural landscapes, ranging from managed to wildland ecosystems (e.g., rangelands, grasslands, woodlands, riparian areas). By developing reciprocal and mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues and with various stakeholders, the candidate should become a knowledgeable partner who can provide reliable information and build research-informed networks to address issues of regional and statewide importance in the state of California. Advising and mentoring of graduate students is expected.
Extension Teaching: A person in this position is expected to provide leadership as a liaison between campus-based researchers, CE campus and county-based academics, and clientele and colleague groups such as federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, land managers, and technical service providers. This will include providing information to clientele through print publications, web-based resources and in-person presentations, and serving as a resource for other CE academics.
Applied Research: The successful candidate will: 1) coordinate applied research at the intersection of invasive weed management and the conservation and restoration of rangelands, wildlands, and natural areas; 2) conduct and publish the results of applied research or other creative activities designed to lead to cost-effective restoration and land management practices on working and natural landscapes. Areas of emphasis may include any of the following: biology and ecology of invasive plants, rangeland ecology, weed science, ecosystem management, plant community ecology, and soil ecology.
Professional Competence and Activity: The candidate will be expected to participate in professional society activities including presenting papers at regional, national, and international meetings; reviewing manuscripts and grant proposals in their area of expertise; and establishing productive working relationships with scientists and extension personnel in other states and countries. The goal would be to gain national and international recognition for scholarly contributions to the science and practices of invasive plant science and restoration ecology, as they advance to the higher ranks in the UC system.
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About University of California Davis
UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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