University of California, Davis - Departments of Human Ecology and Animal Science
| Location: | Davis |
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Contract / Temporary |
| Placed on: | 7th October 2016 |
| Closes: | 16th December 2016 |
The University of California at Davis is pleased to
announce the recruitment for a tenure-track, academic year (9-month)
faculty position in social and ethical dimensions of animal-based food
systems. The successful candidate will have appointments at the rank of
Assistant Professor in the Departments of Human Ecology and Animal
Science in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Criteria for appointment include: a Ph.D. or equivalent in sociology,
geography, anthropology, applied philosophy, environmental studies,
science and technology studies, urban and regional planning, political
science, public policy, economics, or closely related disciplines, a
record of excellence in scholarly research, and demonstrable potential
to establish a competitively-funded research program. The Departments of
Human Ecology and Animal Science are seeking applicants that focus on
ethical dimensions of animal-based food systems. Specific areas of
specialization can include the rise, dynamics, and impacts of emerging
animal-based food systems (including certified, labeled, direct, and
ethical supply chains); sociocultural dimensions of consumption and
supply chains (including public perceptions of and segmented demand for
animal agriculture and its products; animal welfare and consumption
preferences and trends; changing demand for meat, dairy, and other
animal products; the rise of vegetarianism and veganism); and
epistemological dimensions of animal product consumption (including
consumer’s access to information and ability to choose specific types of
animal products, and struggles, discrepancies, and agreements involving
technology, innovation, and knowledge production/translation). The
appointee will be responsible for teaching two undergraduate courses and
one graduate seminar per year, and be actively involved in
undergraduate advising, curricular development and department and
university service. The appointee is also expected to guide and mentor
graduate students and participate in research and outreach/engagement
programs consistent with the mission of the UC Agricultural Experiment
Station. An interest in or willingness to undertake research in
California would be desirable as is experience with research which
addresses the concerns of traditionally underrepresented groups.
Applicants should submit materials via the following website: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu. Additional inquiries can be directed to Ryan Galt, recruitment co-chair (regalt@ucdavis.edu). The position will remain open until filled but to ensure consideration, applications should be received by December 16, 2016.
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.
Applicants should submit materials via the following website: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu. Additional inquiries can be directed to Ryan Galt, recruitment co-chair (regalt@ucdavis.edu). The position will remain open until filled but to ensure consideration, applications should be received by December 16, 2016.
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.
