Assistant Professor of Teaching in the area of Atmospheric and Environmental Monitoring

Salary range:
The salary range for this position is $106,800 - $130,700 (annual). "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience

The Department of Land, Air and Water Resources in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis, is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the field of Atmospheric and Environmental Monitoring, with a focus on atmospheric science, instrumentation, and monitoring.

The appointee will be expected to carry out high-level and innovative teaching in these areas, consistent with the broad goals of the department. The appointee may be required to teach up to six undergraduate courses per year in departmental undergraduate curricula, as assigned by the department chair. Assignment quantities are based on enrollment, scope (classroom, field, laboratory), and the needs of the unit, as well as the career stage of the appointee.

These courses include large-enrollment courses on climate change (ATM 5 and ATM 116), Introduction to Atmospheric Science (ATM 60), instrumentation and monitoring courses, including Meteorological Instruments & Observations (ATM 124) and Environmental Monitoring (ESM 108), as well as the development of new courses on instrumentation and monitoring in support of departmental majors, such as the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SA&FS) major.

The appointee will also be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth and contribute to the university's mission through service activities. Examples of professional growth may involve some or all of the following professional contributions and attainments:

1. Research and publication in the candidate's subject-matter discipline.
2. Pedagogical or curricular innovation.
3. Research and publication on pedagogy.
4. Professional activity in professional organizations.
5. Academic leadership within the University beyond normal service obligations.

This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.

Initial review of applications will be conducted using anonymized versions of the Statement of Teaching Accomplishments and Interests. Applications demonstrating sufficient potential based on this review will be advanced to full review.

This position will be recruited at the Assistant Professor of Teaching rank. This is an academic-year (9-month) position with potential for security of employment (equivalent to tenure track).

Office space and other resources will be provided by the Department of Land, Air and Water Resources in Hoagland Hall and the Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Building on the UC Davis central campus.

Start-up funding will be provided based on the programmatic needs of the successful candidate.

Family-Friendly Recruitment

UC Davis supports family-friendly recruitments. UC Davis covers travel expenses for a second person to accompany an invited faculty recruitment candidate who is a mother (or a single parent of either gender) of a breast- or bottle-feeding child under the age of two.

For more information, please visit the UC Davis WorkLife Program.

WorkLife Program

UC Davis recognizes the importance of supporting faculty as they balance work, family, and other work-life considerations. To recruit and retain outstanding faculty, the campus sponsors a WorkLife Program that provides programs and services to support faculty as they fulfill their commitments to work, home, and community.

For more information, please visit the UC Davis WorkLife Program.

Partner Opportunities Program (POP) and Capital Resource Network (CRN)

The UC Davis Partner Opportunities Program (POP) and Capital Resource Network (CRN) are services designed to support departments and Deans' offices in recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty.

For more information, please visit:

• Partner Opportunities Program (POP)
• Capital Resource Network (CRN)

Please note that eligibility for these programs may depend on applicable policies and funding availability.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Climate Science, Environmental Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related disciplines, preferably with postgraduate experience (at time of appointment)

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

* Background in atmospheric and environmental monitoring and a record of effective and innovative teaching in instrumentation and monitoring.

* Experience and/or interest in developing new educational programs and initiatives.

* Evidence of appropriate professional achievement and activities as evidenced by traditional or electronic publications and/or other creative activities appropriate to the discipline.

* Demonstrated ability or potential to develop and instruct undergraduate courses.

* Demonstrated ability or potential and willingness and interest to advise and mentor undergraduates

* Evidence of communication skills and collegiality consistent with effective departmental, campus and professional citizenship.

• 4 letters of reference required

Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07988

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.

• "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 prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, 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

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