Assistant Professor: Vegetable Crop Production

1000scholars; Utah; On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Vegetable Crop Production in the Department of Plant Sciences. This 9-month tenure-track position focuses on teaching, research, outreach/engagement and service.

The successful candidate will establish a funded program in plant sciences, collaborate with Cooperative Extension, and contribute to climate resilience and sustainable management in vegetable production.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Plant Sciences, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agroecology or a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated scholarship during graduate or post-graduate activities and potential to obtain extramural support for research.
• Evidence of ability to develop, instruct undergraduate and graduate courses, and advise students.
• Excellent communication skills and collegiality consistent with effective departmental, campus and professional citizenship.
• Interest, understanding and commitment to the objectives of a land-grant university and the Agricultural Experiment Station, including mission-oriented research and substantive outreach engagement programming.

Responsibilities

• Establish a competitively funded research program in plant sciences with emphasis on vegetable crop production addressing critical or emerging issues in California and internationally.
• Focus research on climate resilience, sustainable soil, water and nutrient management, AI and remote sensing, weed management, crop quality, food safety and human nutrition.
• Teach courses supporting vegetable production systems, serving as instructor of record for approximately 2.5 courses per year.
• Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students and participate in curricular development.
• Participate in and develop public outreach and community engagement programs and perform departmental and university service.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Sciences or related

Job description

The University of California, Davis invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Vegetable Crop Production in the Department of Plant Sciences. This 9-month tenure-track position focuses on teaching, research, outreach/engagement and service.

The successful candidate will establish a funded program in plant sciences, collaborate with Cooperative Extension, and contribute to climate resilience and sustainable management in vegetable production.