University of California, Davis

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The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, internationally recognized as a premier center of excellence in research, teaching, and extension, is seeking applications for a Specialist in Cooperative Extension (CE) to join the faculty at the Assistant rank in the field of agricultural economics with a specialization in the economics of sustainable agricultural management. This is a full time, career-track position. Cooperative Extension Specialists have many of the same career opportunities and rights and privileges as faculty in the professorial ranks but do not have classroom teaching responsibilities, freeing them to do extension education and applied research with partners throughout California. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct original applied research resulting in information that can be applied toward the economics of agricultural production systems, including shifts to new technologies and crops, which enhance sustainability and profitability, and to develop an extension education and outreach program that extends information to various clientele (e.g., farmers, grower/shippers, regulatory organizations, and policymakers) including underrepresented groups. Advising and mentoring of graduate students is expected.

Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in economics, agricultural economics or other closely related discipline is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to develop a successful independent research program in the area of the economics of sustainable agricultural management.

Appointment Date: This position is available on or soon after July 1, 2019.
Applications: Applications should be submitted on-line at http://recruit.ucdavis.edu/. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and goals, a summary or abstract of the Ph.D. dissertation, statement of contributions to diversity, and three letters of recommendation. Additional inquiries should be directed to Dr. Tina Saitone, Search Committee Chair, saitone@primal.ucdavis.edu. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by November 8, 2018.

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.