FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Pollination Biologist Department of Entomology University of California, Davis Title: Assistant Professor and Assistant Pollination Biologist in the Agricultural Experiment Station (20% AES research and outreach, 80% instruction and research) in the Department of Entomology. This is an academic year tenure track appointment; fiscal year employment to be offered and continued based on successful academic review. Entomology has research, teaching and outreach programs firmly organized around the overarching concept of insect science and built upon a clear continuum and synergy between emerging areas of fundamental insect studies and research focused on delivery of solutions for target problems to specific clientele and stakeholders. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research and outreach program in pollination biology with emphasis on California agriculture and which is pertinent to the mission of the Agricultural Experiment Station. Possible research topics include but are not limited to evolutionary and behavioral ecology of insect pollinators, co-evolution of flower structure and insect pollen vectors, enhancement of native bee populations, synergism of multiple pollinators, floral biology and pollinator specificity, optimization of pollination and pollinator environments, and integrated pollinator management. The appointee is required to teach undergraduate courses in pollination biology and entomology and a graduate level course in their area of specialization. Supervision of graduate students, student advising, participation in outreach programs, curricular development and performance of University service are expected. Qualifications: The applicant should have a Ph.D. degree in entomology or related disciplines; breadth of training; commitment to seek and potential to obtain extramural funding; and commitment to: 1) excellence and creativity in teaching, 2) direction of graduate students, and 3) the mission of the Agricultural Experiment Station. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Appointment Date: Applications will be reviewed with the expectation that the appointee will be available for service on or about January 1, 2008. Applications: Inquiries should be directed to James Carey, Professor, Entomology Search Committee Chair, Entomology Department, 367 Briggs Hall, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, telephone (530) 752-6217, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applicants must submit online: curriculum vitae; statement of research and teaching interests and background; official transcripts; publication list, and reprints of key publications (up to three). The applicant must also supply names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications must be received online at http://secure.entomology.ucdavis.edu/fac_recruit/login.cfm, by August 15, 2007. UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
