UC Riverside Seeks Assistant Professor of Extension (IPM of Subtropical Fruit Crops)

The Department of Entomology at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Extension (Assistant Specialist in Cooperative Extension) in integrated management of arthropods attacking citrus, avocado, and other subtropical fruit crops. This is a fiscal year position available March 1, 2023 with an 80% Cooperative Extension/20% Organized Research appointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station (http://cnas.ucr.edu/about/aes/)

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The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized, extramurally funded basic and applied research program on the management of arthropod pests and vectors of plant pathogens in subtropical fruits. Cooperative extension (CE) responsibilities include the development and implementation of educational programs on pest management in subtropical fruit crops. The candidate’s work should align with the Endemic and Invasive Pests and Diseases Strategic Initiative (https://ucanr.edu/sites/StrategicInitiatives/), and include collaboration with other cooperative extension academics and engagement with relevant commodity boards.

 

 

 Ph.D. in Entomology, Biology, Pest Management, Applied Ecology, or a related discipline. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

 

Advancement through the Specialist in Cooperative Extension ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations that include substantial peer input.

 

 

Submit following to https://apptrkr.com/3558625:

 

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Extension Interests and Philosophy (2 page maximum)

• Statement of Research/Scholarly Activities (2 page maximum)

• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and

Inclusive Excellence – summary of past/future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment through research, teaching, mentoring, community engagement, or other academic activities (2 page maximum)

• Letters of Reference (3)

 

Review of applications will begin November 23, 2022.

 

For more information about this position, contact Dr. Matt Daugherty, Chair of the Search Committee, at matt.daugherty@ucr.edu. For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Mrs. Kendall Dunmore-Balderrama, Academic Personnel, at kendall.dunmore@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.

 

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