Position Announcement
Research and Extension Center Director and Academic Cooperative Extension (CE) Specialist
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), a University division with statewide delivery, is seeking a Research and Extension Center Director and Academic Cooperative Extension (CE) Specialist to provide leadership to the Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center (SFREC) which serves as a national and international center for research, extension and teaching related to the supervision, stewardship and function of Mediterranean woodland ecosystems.
The successful candidate will provide leadership for research and extension in one of California’s most important agricultural regions. Specific aspects of duties include:
• Develop and conduct a Cooperative Extension education and research program that meets critical needs and builds the knowledge base in the disciplines represented.
• Provide managerial leadership, expertise and direction including prioritization and exercising ultimate authority for allocation and approval of financial and human resources, long-range facility planning and development, and space planning and allocation. Exercise hiring, disciplinary and termination authority of human resources.
• Advocate for SFREC, promoting research and collaboration of projects. Develop research funding for own research projects and overall SFREC mission and goals.
• Participate in regional and statewide ANR committees, workgroups and meetings to ensure strong linkages and effective communications between the REC system, ANR administration and appropriate UC campus departments. Manage the research project proposal, review, and resource allocation process.
• The successful candidate will be expected to develop an extramurally-funded research and education program; forge strong interactions with local county partners and clientele, as well as UC colleagues; contribute to core research and extension goals established within ANR; and assist in establishing an innovative multi-disciplinary program in their field of expertise.
• Develop and implement effective extension education and adaptive research activities in natural resources with specific focus in sustainable use of renewable natural resources, water quality, invasive species, range animal management and land use.
• Evaluate clientele problems and needs for Extension programs. Clientele include all public and private land decision-makers, professional service providers, private organizations, and public agencies associated with natural resources management.
• Serve as a source of specific information on management of natural resources on range and forestland. Provide field-tested methods to monitor changes in vegetation, water quality and watersheds, wildlife to assess the result of management activities.
A minimum of a Ph.D. degree is required though other advanced degrees are encouraged, with a background in a discipline related to rangeland or watershed management, forestry, ecology or a closely related field. Experience in conducting applied research and education programs is required. It is preferred that the incumbent has a current education/extension/research program consistent with SFREC’s research and outreach emphasis. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Experience effectively managing and resolving conflict is highly desirable. Extension experience is desirable.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an extramurally-funded research and education program; forge strong interactions with local county partners and clientele, as well as with UC colleagues; contribute to core research and extension goals established within ANR; and assist in establishing an innovative multi-disciplinary program in their field of expertise.
A background investigation may be required for the successful candidate, including fingerprinting and a criminal history clearance by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Beginning salary will be in the Cooperative Extension Specialist series, commensurate with applicable experience and professional qualifications. http:www.ucop.edu/acadpersonnel/1112/table29.pdf.
For a full position vacancy announcement and application procedures, please visit http://ucanr.org/jobs or contact Pam Tise at pdtise@ucdavis.edu., (530) 754-8509 and refer to position listing AP#11-12. To assure full consideration, applications should be submitted by February 24, 2012.