- Author: Pamela S Kan-Rice
A free webinar series titled “Trees to the Rescue: Solutions for Climate Change” will be held on May 14-16, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. The webinars are sponsored by the University of California Thelma Hansen Fund.
“The webinars aim to increase our understanding of the role of trees in mitigating climate change, how to plant the right trees and keep them healthy in urban environments, and the challenges of increasing the number of trees at the local level,” said Annemiek Schilder, director of Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center, who is organizing the series. Hansen REC is operated by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The agendas for each 90-minute webinar are listed below. To register, visit https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=42636.
Tuesday, May 14: Trees as a Tool for Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience
4 pm Welcome—Annemiek Schilder, Director of Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center
4:05 pm Opening Remarks—Matt LaVere, Ventura County Supervisor District 1
4:10 pm Improving Outcomes of Tree Growing and Forest Restoration Efforts—Karen Holl, Professor of Environmental Studies, UC Santa Cruz
4:50 pm Climate Resilience through Urban Greening—Edith de Guzman, UC Cooperative Extension Specialist, Water Equity and Adaptation Policy, UCLA
5:30 pm Closing—Annemiek Schilder
Wednesday, May 15: Optimizing Tree Survival in a Changing Climate
4 pm Welcome—Emma Volk, Production Horticulture Advisor, UCCE Ventura and Santa Barbara counties
4:05 pm Cooling Urban Heat Islands with Climate-Resilient Trees—Janet Hartin, Environmental
Horticulture Advisor, UCCE Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties
4:30 pm Keeping Trees Healthy from Sapling to Maturity—James Downer, Environmental Horticulture & Plant Pathology Advisor Emeritus, UCCE Ventura County
5:05 pm Dealing with the Inevitable Threat of Exotic and Invasive Pests—John Kabashima, Environmental Horticulture Advisor Emeritus, UCCE Orange County
5:30 pm Closing— Emma Volk
Thursday, May 16: Tree Advocacy and Planning at the Local Level
4 pm Welcome—Julie Clark, Natural Resources Community Education Specialist, UCCE Ventura County
4:05 pm Native Tree Restoration with Partners and the Public—Joey Algiers, Restoration Ecologist, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
4:30 pm Panel Discussion (Joey Algiers, moderator):
- Joey Algiers, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- Mireille Vargas, County of Ventura Sustainability Division
- Mikaela Randolph, Green Schoolyards America
- Jan Scow, Registered Consulting Arborist, Ojai Valley
- Max Young, Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council
5:30 pm Closing—Julie Clark
- Posted by: Gale Perez
Job #JPF01902
Location: Riverside, CA
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: April 17, 2024
Next review date: Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Job Description: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01902
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Botany and Plant Sciences at the University of California Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Extension (Assistant Specialist in Cooperative Extension) in the area of weed management in agronomic crops. This is a fiscal year position available July 1, 2024 with an 80% Cooperative Extension and 20% Organized Research Appointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station (http://cnas.ucr.edu/about/aes/). The position will be housed at the University of California Riverside campus in Riverside, CA. The successful applicant will develop an internationally recognized, extramurally funded basic and applied research program on the management of non-aquatic weeds using chemical and non-chemical strategies that decrease weed competition, minimize environmental impacts from weed control practices, and reduce the economic costs of weed management. Preference will be given to candidates conducting research at the forefront of their field who have a strong working knowledge of weed management and control and a desire and ability to work with diverse clientele. Cooperative extension (CE) responsibilities include the development and implementation of educational programs on weed management in agronomic crops, which may include extension publications, newsletters, web pages, blogs, field days, participation in CE Advisor meetings, organizing workshops, and contributing to the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) workgroups and teams.
The current base pay range for the Assistant Professor of Extension position is $84,100 to $110,100 and the Agronomist/ Organized Research position is $86,500 to $112,800. Additional off-scale to be commensurate with market value, qualifications and experiences.
Required qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of application include: a Ph.D. in Weed Science, Agronomy, Plant Sciences or a related discipline, demonstrated experience in applied research, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred qualifications for this position include: Postdoctoral experience, experience in research and outreach with demonstrated productivity in publishing in journals related to weed management, and a track record of success in obtaining extramural funding.
Advancement through the Professorial ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.
To apply: submit the following to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01902.
- Cover Letter – short cover letter describing background and interests
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching and Mentoring - This statement should be a concise description of the applicant's teaching and mentoring philosophy and include past experience and future teaching and mentoring plans (2-page maximum)
- Statement of Research interests and goals (3-page maximum)
- Statement of Extension interests and philosophy (2-page maximum)
- Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence (2-page maximum)
- 3 Letters of Reference – At time of submission, applicants should provide contact information and request letters of recommendation from 3 referees to be submitted through AP Recruit, Letters will need to be submitted to AP recruit from the letter writers by June 12, 2024.
- Up to 3 select reprints of publications or manuscripts in press (optional)
Review of applications will commence on June 12, 2024, and proceed until position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications prior to the above date.
For the FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01902
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Milt McGiffen, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, at milt@ucr.edu. For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Mrs. Naudia Samuels Johnson, Academic Personnel, at naudia.samuelsjohnson@ucr.edu.