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Assistant Professor of Applied Viticulture

Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Napa
Posted on: January 25, 2025

Job Description:



UC Davis recognizes the necessity of supporting faculty with efforts to integrate work, family and other work-life considerations. To recruit and retain the best faculty, the campus sponsors a Work Life

Program that provides programs and services that support faculty as they strive to honor their commitments to work, home and community. [http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/programs/worklife/index.html]

The UC Davis Partner Opportunities Program (POP) and Capital Resource Network (CRN) are services designed to support departments and Deans' offices in the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty. For information about POP, please visit [https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/partner-opportunities-program-pop]. For information about the CRN, please visit [https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/capital-resource-network]. Please note eligibility for these programs may be based on policy and funding availability.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals' with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: [http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct]

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community [https://diversity.ucdavis.edu/principles-community] and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision our strategic plan:[https://diversity.ucdavis.edu/about/strategic-plan], "To Boldly Go," [https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/strategic-plan] our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement [https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/mission-statement] , and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. [https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/4400.html] UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. [https://diversity.ucdavis.edu/hsi] The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [https://diversity.ucdavis.edu/] offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) [https://health.ucdavis.edu/diversity-inclusion/] has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan." There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety. [https://www.ucdavis.edu/about]

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. [https://greenmetric.ui.ac.id/about/welcome] UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come. [https://climatechange.ucdavis.edu/]






Qualifications


Basic qualifications (required at time of application)



  • Ph.D. or equivalent in viticulture, horticulture, plant science, crop science, agronomy, agricultural engineering, soil science, or a related field by the time of appointment.





    Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

    • Post doctoral experience preferred.
    • Evidence of leadership and organizational skills relevant to the development of a successful research, teaching, and outreach programs.
    • Evidence of scholarship during graduate and post-graduate activities.
    • Demonstrated ability or potential to obtain extramural support for research activities.
    • Interest, understanding, and commitment to contributing to diversity.
    • Demonstrated ability to contribute to diversity and inclusion of groups that are underrepresented in the academy through extension education, research, and/or service would be a plus. Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be assessed by their general quality and the candidates' awareness, contributions, and plans for future efforts related to diversity and inclusion.
    • Demonstrated ability or potential to develop and instruct undergraduate and graduate courses and to present information to scientific audiences.
    • Willingness and interest to advise undergraduates.
    • Demonstrated ability or potential and interest to mentor M.S. and Ph.D. students.
    • Evidence of 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 a substantive outreach engagement programming.






      Application Requirements



      Document requirements

      • Curriculum Vitae including publication list - Your most recently updated C.V.
      • Cover Letter (Optional)
      • Statement of Research Accomplishments and Future Research Plans Relevant to Applied Viticulture
      • Statement of Teaching Accomplishments and Philosophy
      • Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
      • Authorization to Release Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are

        selected as the first choice candidate. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/shortcuts/authorization_release_form"
      • Transcripts-ifapplicable - You may include Transcripts if you are within five years

        of receiving your Ph.D. degree

        (Optional)
      • Publication #1
      • Publication #2 (Optional)
      • Publication #3 (Optional)



        Reference requirements
        • 4 required (contact information only)

          Apply link:
          https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06900

          Help contact: ansjacobs@ucdavis.edu



          About UC Davis

          As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.


          • "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
          • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
          • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
          • APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment


            To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

            UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

            We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

            The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

            For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

            For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

            Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

            The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan." There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

            The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

            As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.









            Job location
            Oakville Station, Napa, CA 94558

Keywords: University of California - Davis, Yuba City , Assistant Professor of Applied Viticulture, Education / Teaching , Napa, California

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