Position Description: The College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a 12-month Cooperative Extension (CE) Specialist position in integrated urban water management at the rank of Assistant CE Specialist. The position includes a 75% Cooperative Extension and a 25% Organized Research appointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station (http://cnas.ucr.edu/about/anr/) with no formal teaching appointment, and will be located in the Department of Environmental Sciences. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Extension: The successful candidate will provide leadership for developing an applied research and outreach education program focusing on urban water conservation and irrigation management in cooperation with a statewide network of UC ANR specialists, advisors, and on campus academics working in water resources, environmental horticulture, and related areas. Clientele include UCANR Cooperative Extension advisors; state, regional and local water resource regulators and managers; other public and non-profit agencies; private industries, and domestic water users. Measuring and reporting impacts; speaking to internal and external stakeholders; and acquiring grants and contracts is an expected part of this position. Research: The research focus will be on developing and measuring the impact of sustainable strategies that increase urban water use efficiency and broaden the use of alternative water resources such as greywater, rain harvesting, and other non-potable water sources on large commercially and publicly-maintained irrigated landscapes and municipal landscapes. The development of management practices that reduce and/or capture urban runoff and lessen pollutant loads to waterways is also a priority. Research may also consider planning for future urban needs as population increases, and water demand increases from other users. Collaborative on and off campus research with UC ANR advisors, specialists and on campus academics is expected. Application Process: A Ph.D. in Water Resources and Management, Water Resource Engineering, Soil and Water Science, Natural Resources, Environment Sciences or a related field and a proven ability to conduct innovative research and outreach in water resources is required. An undergraduate degree or experience in environmental horticulture is highly desired but not required. Applications will be reviewed for full consideration commencing September 1, 2015, the position will remain open until filled. Applications must include a vita, statements of research and teaching interests, and at least 4 letters of recommendation. All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted at the same time through AP Recruit at: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00336. For full consideration For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Laosheng Wu, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside (laosheng.wu@ ucr.edu). For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Judy Bliss, Academic Personnel Coordinator, at [email protected]. Additional information about the Departments of Environmental Sciences can be found at: http://envisci.ucr.edu/. UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations occurring every 2-3 years each of which includes substantial peer input. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
