FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT in Entomology and Nematology University of California, Davis
Title: Assistant Professor in the Entomology and Nematology Department. This is a nine-month academic year tenure-track appointment. The Entomology and Nematology Department has a research, teaching and outreach mission to develop and disseminate comprehensive basic and applied knowledge regarding invertebrate pests and beneficial invertebrates that affect crops, crop plants, and the environment. Requirements: Assistant Professor of Entomology and Nematology. This is an academic year (9-month) tenure track position that includes the expectation that the appointee will conduct mission-oriented research and outreach of relevance to the California Agricultural Experiment Station. The successful candidate will be expected to develop innovative teaching and research programs, and participate in outreach efforts that contribute to the mission and goals of the University. Research should address integrated pest management (IPM) of established and invasive pests in any of the more than 350 crop systems in California. We especially encourage applications from those who integrate emerging methods in the biological sciences with pest management in the context of agricultural sustainability. Skills in quantitative ecology are regarded as an asset. We seek an individual who will collaborate broadly with stakeholders as well as with colleagues, such as faculty in our department or related departments at U.C. Davis, and Cooperative Extension academics. Teaching is assigned by the department chair and will be in the area of expertise of the successful candidate (e.g., IPM, Biological Control), at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching will include participation in the department’s existing curriculum, which emphasizes laboratory and field courses. Supervision of graduate students, student advising, curricular development, and participation in University service and outreach programs are expected. The successful candidate will be an active member of the Entomology and Nematology Graduate Program and other graduate groups as appropriate to the individual’s interests and expertise. The research, teaching and outreach efforts are expected to support the mission of the Department of Entomology and Nematology in the Agricultural Experiment Station. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Appointment Date: Applications will be reviewed with the expectation that the appointee will be available for service on or about June 2014. Applications: Applications should be submitted on-line at http://recruit.ucdavis.edu, and inquiries should be directed to Dr. Sharon Lawler, Search Committee Chair, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of California, One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616, voice (530) 754 8341 and email [email protected] Applicants should submit: curriculum vitae including publication list; statement of research and a separate statement describing teaching interests and background; and names, addresses including e-mail, and telephone numbers of at least four references. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by January 10, 2014. The University of California, Davis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff. UC Davis is an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equality and inclusion.
