Envt'l Studies: Presidential Chair in Water Resources & Food Systems Sustainability; Assoc/Full Prof (Initial Review 10/16/15)
Position description
The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applicants for a tenured faculty position who will also be the inaugural appointee of the Stephen R. Gliessman Presidential Chair in Water Resources & Food Systems Sustainability. We seek applicants with expertise in groundwater research, and interest in watersheds and surface water management, who will explore the dynamic linkage between the use and quality of rechargeable aquifers and surface water management as related to sustainable food systems.
Research interests could include, but are not limited to: potential trade-offs between agricultural water use, stream flows, flood control and groundwater recharge; movement of agrichemicals, such as nitrates and pesticides, into drinking water aquifers; impacts of water policies and regulations on the sustainability of water resources for agricultural production and food security; water management to support urban food production or rural livelihoods while minimizing environmental risk.
We seek candidates to complement a faculty with interests spanning from natural science components of agroecology to environmental policy, and those who are eager to work in interdisciplinary teams toward greater understanding and innovations in water resources management and sustainable food systems. The Department of Environmental Studies comprises social and natural scientists committed to cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration. The successful candidate will complement existing faculty and campus strengths in agroecology, water policy, conservation, environmental risk, sustainable development, and political economy. We seek scholars who are dedicated to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
RANK: Associate or Full Professor
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; academic year (9-month) basis.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent foreign degree, and demonstrated experience in each of the following areas: research, university-level teaching, and service.
POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2016, with academic year beginning September 2016.
TO APPLY: Applications accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system must include a letter discussing research agendas, teaching interests and service experience; curriculum vitae; 1-3 publications; names and contact information for three references; and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. All materials must be submitted as PDF files. Applicants selected for further review will be asked by the search committee to provide letters of reference.*
Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00288
Refer to Position #JPF00288-16 in all correspondence.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm
CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2015. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date. The position will remain open until filled, or until 6/30/2016.
UC Santa Cruz faculty make significant contributions to the body of research that has earned the University of California the ranking as the foremost public higher education institution in the world. In the process, our faculty demonstrate that cutting-edge research, excellent teaching and outstanding service are mutually supportive.
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Application Requirements
Letter of Application - Discuss research agendas, teaching interests, and service experience
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Publication
Publication (Optional)
Publication (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
- 3 required (contact information only)