Western Integrated Pest Management Director (Academic Coordinator III) AP#18-08
To assure full consideration, submit application materials by February 15, 2019. Those received after February 15, 2019, may be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION PURPOSE: The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), is seeking a Director to assume leadership for its Western IPM Center within the UC Statewide IPM Program. The Director will provide overall leadership of the Western IPM Center, with responsibility for its successful management and operations, including supervision of Western IPM Center staff. The Director will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to identify regional IPM need and objectives and formulate strategies to address important IPM issues. The Director will communicate with the WIPMC Advisory Committee and represent the Western IPM Center to other agencies at the state, regional, and national levels to identify opportunities for collaboration. The Director will oversee official responses to federal agency information requests that will be prepared by the Center’s regional Network Coordinators and other state contacts.
The Director combines a broad knowledge of integrated pest management and how it is used in agriculture, natural landscapes and community settings with demonstrated collegial management success and team-building skills. Education and training in IPM science are necessary to be a valuable contributor in identifying and promoting Western IPM needs and priorities. Strong leadership and management skills are necessary to build and lead teams of colleagues, collaborators and employees to achieve the Center’s vision of “A healthier West with fewer pests.”
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS: All UC ANR Academic Coordinators are responsible for performance in the areas of 1) administrative performance, 2) professional competence and activity, and 3) University and public service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: An understanding of and commitment to UC ANR and the USDA Regional IPM Centers Program affirmative action goals is expected. UC ANR Affirmative Action policy and information can be found at: http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Diversity/Affirmative_Action/
SALARY: Beginning salary will be in the Academic Coordinator III rank and commensurate with applicable experience and professional qualifications. For information regarding Cooperative Extension Academic Coordinator salary scales, please refer to the University of California website: http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/285845.pdf.
This is not an academic career-track appointment.
The Academic Coordinator position is grant funded and renewed based upon funding availability and satisfactory performance review of the candidate conducted by UC ANR. The initial term period is 12 months. Performance in this position is evaluated annually.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required Qualifications:
This position focuses on Integrated Pest Management.
Administrative Performance
- A minimum of a Master’s Degree is required in an appropriate scientific discipline, and professional background in any of the following pest management fields; entomology, plant pathology, weed science, nematology, and vertebrate pest management.
- A minimum of four years’ experience leading or managing a program, obtaining and managing competitive grants, and supervising staff.
Collaboration, Teamwork & Flexibility
- Experience in building collaborative efforts among diverse stakeholders.
- Willingness and ability to embrace change as clientele and organizational needs evolve.
- The ability to effectively collaborate and work in teams.
Communication
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in an appropriate scientific discipline.
- Knowledge of the diverse agriculture in the Western U.S.
- Experience with federal grant sources.
HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, applicants must submit the following five components of the Application Packet to anracademicsearch@ucanr.edu:
- Cover Letter
- ANR Academic Application Form— from the ANR website at: http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/278846.pdf Please do not send letters of reference.
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume; include list of publications relevant to this position.
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity: Please submit a 1-page Statement of Contributions to Diversity addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through personal experience, teaching, research, extension, professional activity, and/or service. This should include how you would ensure that all potential clientele have access and benefit from your program.
- College Level Transcripts: Electronic transcripts or legible scanned copies (PDF) of original transcripts will be accepted. Transcripts must identify course work completed, grades earned, degrees conferred and confer dates. Please DO NOT send transcripts that are password protected.
Application and associated materials will not be returned to the applicant. A search committee will review all applications, interview candidates, and recommend individuals most suitable for the position.