Assistant Professor, Sustainable Community Development

Regional Studies; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Human Ecology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Community and Regional Development focused on community economic development and planning that addresses pressing problems and opportunities.

The appointee will join the California Agricultural Experiment Station and will teach a three-course load per year, mentor students, and build a funded research program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in a field related to urban, rural, and/or regional planning.
• Experience as a practitioner and/or the capacity to teach professional skills in sustainable community economic development.
• Post doctoral experience preferred.
• Evidence of leadership and organizational skills relevant to the development of a successful research, teaching and outreach program.
• Evidence of scholarship during graduate and post-graduate activities.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding for research activities.
• Ability to develop and instruct undergraduate and graduate courses and present information to scientific audiences.
• Interest and commitment to outreach and public engagement programming.

Responsibilities

• Teach a typical courseload of three courses per year (usually 2 undergraduate + 1 graduate every other year).
• Develop and maintain a competitively-funded research program in community economic development.
• Mentor undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. students.
• Collaborate with Cooperative Extension specialists and advisors and with policy/public stakeholders.

Skills

Community development

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The Department of Human Ecology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Community and Regional Development focused on community economic development and planning that addresses pressing problems and opportunities.

The appointee will join the California Agricultural Experiment Station and will teach a three-course load per year, mentor students, and build a funded research program.