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Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist Integrated Urban Water Management

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Position description

The College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Cooperative Extension (CE) Specialist position in integrated urban water management. The position has a 75% Cooperative Extension and a 25% Organized Research appointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station (http://cnas.ucr.edu/about/aes/) and will be located in the Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California at Riverside. The successful candidate will provide leadership for developing an applied research and outreach education program focusing on urban water conservation and irrigation management in cooperation with a statewide network of UC ANR specialists, advisors, and on campus academics working in water resources, environmental horticulture, and related areas. Clientele include UCANR CE advisors; state, regional and local water resource regulators and managers; other public and non-profit agencies; private industries, and domestic water users. The successful candidate is expected to have expertise in the development of sustainable strategies for increasing urban water use efficiency for large commercial and publicly-maintained irrigated landscapes as well as urban landscapes; management practices for reducing urban runoff and runoff water capture and reuse; rain harvesting to reduce pollutant loads to waterways; and safe application of greywater and reclaimed wastewater reuse. Developing strategies for long-range planning in the area of keeping plants alive under continued drought and water restrictions is an important aspect of this position. A Ph.D. in Water Resources and Management, Water Resource Engineering, Soil and Water Science, Natural Resources, Environment Sciences or related field and a proven ability to conduct innovative research and outreach in water resources is required. The ability to conduct innovative urban water management and conservation research and education programs and measure their impact is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Applications will be reviewed for full consideration commencing November 7, 2015, the position will remain open until filled. Applications must include a vita, a statement of research interests, and at least 4 letters of recommendation. All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted at the same time through AP Recruit at: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00429 . For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Laosheng Wu, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside (laosheng.wu@ucr.edu). For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Margi Burnett, at margi.burnett@ucr.edu. Additional information about the Department of Environmental Sciences can be found at: http://envisci.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. Advancement through the CE Specialist ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations occurring every 2-3 years each of which includes substantial peer input. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity, and/or service.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 4 letters of reference required