[ES_JOBS_NET] 4 Open Rank Faculty Position in Sustainable Food, Water and Agriculture @ UC Merced

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

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https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/apply/JPF00383
Open Rank Faculty Position in Sustainable Food, Water and Agriculture
(Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) (4 Positions)
Job #JPF00383

   - Provost - Provost

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Open August 25th, 2016 through June 30th, 2017
DESCRIPTION

The University of California is creating a dynamic new university campus
and campus community in Merced, California, which opened in September 2005
as the tenth campus of the University of California and the first American
research university built in the 21st century. In keeping with the mission
of the University to provide teaching, research and public service of the
highest quality, UC Merced will be providing new educational opportunities
at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels through three academic
schools: Engineering, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences, Humanities and
the Arts.

The University of California Merced is seeking four new faculty members
(open rank) to enhance extant strength and build new interdisciplinary
programs. This is the first of several cluster hires in the broad area of
sustainability, and will focus on food, water and agriculture, and support
the university mission of creating positive socio-economic and cultural
impact on Central California and the world. Successful candidates will
compete in an interdisciplinary pool, and have a record of accomplishment
in areas including but not limited to: food security, agro-ecology,
agrotechnology, and food-water systems from multidisciplinary perspectives.

Interdisciplinary Sub-Area #1: Agriculture and Ecosystems
The University of California Merced is seeking one or two faculty members
(open rank) levels in ecological sciences, environmental, mechanical, or
sustainability engineering, or environmental health related fields focused
on sustainable agricultural systems. These positions are part of UC
Merced’s ongoing interdisciplinary cluster hires in this area. The
successful candidate(s) will have a record of accomplishment related to
food availability, security, and stability, or innovative technologies to
improve sustainable agricultural systems. Potential research areas include
but are not limited to nutrient systems and cycling, agro-biodiversity,
pests and diseases, precision agriculture, food processing, water reuse,
and waste commoditization.

Interdisciplinary Sub-Area #2: Agro-Environmental Management
The University of California Merced is seeking one or two faculty members
(open rank) in systems engineering, environmental management, resource
conservation, process modeling, and life-cycle analysis in the context of
optimal development and management of agriculture to balance crop
production, food processing, community development, ecosystems and human
health. These positions are part of UC Merced’s ongoing interdisciplinary
cluster hires in this area. The successful candidate(s) will have a record
of accomplishment in areas including but not limited to
agro-water-ecosystem management, climate change adaptation,
groundwater-surface water conjunctive use, and optimal harvest, processing,
distribution and waste management systems.

Interdisciplinary Sub-Area #3: Agriculture and Society
The University of California Merced is seeking one or two faculty members
(open rank) in the humanities, social sciences and related fields, with
active interests in sustainable food, water and agricultural systems. These
positions are part of UC Merced’s ongoing interdisciplinary cluster hires
in this area. The successful candidate(s) will have a record of
accomplishment in areas including but not limited to past and present
(prehistoric, historical, contemporary) societies and food security,
resource economics, human health and diet, human sense-of-place and
landscape, land-use change, agricultural labor and community structures,
institutions, policy, and artistic or literary representations.

Applicants must have a strong publication record and have demonstrated the
potential to develop and support an independent, innovative research
program and to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants must
be able to teach and train effectively at both undergraduate and graduate
levels.

Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and UC academic salary
scales.
These are part of a broad range of interdisciplinary topics of interest in
this search. Candidates may be affiliated with one or more academic units
with the primary appointment being determined by the candidate’s research
and teaching interests and qualifications.

Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a field relevant to the topics of interest indicated above is
required by the start date. Candidates with broad interests, a record of
research excellence and creativity and the potential for active
interdisciplinary collaboration will be preferred.

Applications must be submitted via the website and must include (1) a cover
letter stating research area of interest; (2) curriculum vitae; (3)
research statement; (4) teaching statement; (5) a diversity statement; (6)
three (3) letters of recommendation

Deadline: Positions are open until filled; consideration of applications
will begin on November 1, 2016

Salary: Negotiable based on the University of California salary scales.

The University of California, Merced is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement
of diversity among its faculty, students and staff. The University is
supportive of dual career couples.

For questions, please contact chair, Professor Peggy O'Day at
poday at ucmerced.edu.
JOB LOCATION
Merced, CA
REQUIREMENTSDOCUMENTS

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   Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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   Cover Letter
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   Statement of Research
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   Statement of Teaching
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   Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past
   and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching,
   and/or service.

REFERENCES
3 letters of reference required


Cheers,
Asmeret

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Asmeret Asefaw Berhe
Associate Professor, Soil Biogeochemistry

Life and Environmental Sciences
University of California, Merced

Office phone: (209) 228-4712
E-mail: AABerhe at UCMerced.edu
Web: http://www.aaberhe.com
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