Job Title: Political Economist of Environmental Change in the Global South - Assistant or Associate Professor The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a position in Political Economy at the Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) level. We seek applicants who have expertise and strengths in understanding the impacts of major economic and environmental changes on livelihoods, agro-food systems, resource management, and social justice. Specifically, we seek a colleague with interests and experience in the following fields as they pertain to sustainable agriculture and food systems -- economics, geography, anthropology, sociology, public policy, sustainable development, social and food justice, human welfare, behavior and culture, food security, food sovereignty, small-farm viability, nutrition and health. We seek candidates to complement faculty with interests in natural science components of agroecology and candidates who are eager to work in interdisciplinary teams towards development and understanding of sustainable food systems. We will give high priority to candidates with expertise in sustainable food systems, whose work will bolster the reputation of UCSC as a pillar of agroecology and food systems research, and who will contribute to growing our graduate program. The Department of Environmental Studies comprises social and natural scientists committed to cross- disciplinary communication and collaboration. The successful candidate will complement existing faculty and campus strengths in agroecology, conservation, sustainable development, and political economy. We seek scholars who are dedicated to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. RANK: Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; academic year (9-month) basis. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. or equivalent foreign degree, and experience in each of the following areas: research, teaching, and service. Degree expected to be conferred by June 30, 2015. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated excellence in research, teaching at the university level, and service. POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2015, with academic year beginning September 2015. Degree must be conferred by June 30, 2015 for employment effective July 1, 2015. TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include a letter of application discussing research agendas, teaching interests and service experience, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. Applicants are invited to submit a statement addressing their past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. All materials must be submitted as PDF files. The search committee will inform applicants when letters of reference are requested for those applicants selected for further review.* Apply at the Universitys website and refer to Position #JPF00165-15 in all correspondence. *All reference letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement here. CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 17, 2014. To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2015. https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00165
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:53:29 +0000
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