The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applicants for a tenured faculty position who will also be the inaugural appointee of the Stephen R. Gliessman Presidential Chair in Water Resources & Food Systems Sustainability. We seek applicants with expertise in groundwater research, and interest in watersheds and surface water management, who will explore the dynamic linkage between the use and quality of rechargeable aquifers and surface water management as related to sustainable food systems.
Research interests could include, but are not limited to: potential trade-offs between agricultural water use, stream flows, flood control and groundwater recharge; movement of agrichemicals, such as nitrates and pesticides, into drinking water aquifers; impacts of water policies and regulations on the sustainability of water resources for agricultural production and food security; water management to support urban food production or rural livelihoods while minimizing environmental risk.
We seek candidates to complement a faculty with interests spanning from natural science components of agroecology to environmental policy, and those who are eager to work in interdisciplinary teams toward greater understanding and innovations in water resources management and sustainable food systems. The Department of Environmental Studies comprises social and natural scientists committed to cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration. The successful candidate will complement existing faculty and campus strengths in agroecology, water policy, conservation, environmental risk, sustainable development, and political economy. We seek scholars who are dedicated to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
