UC Cooperative Extension Area Weed Science Advisor

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The Weed Science Advisor will implement an innovative multi-county extension education and applied research program to address weed management challenges in the three-county region, including alternatives to glyphosate, the effectiveness of organic weed control methods, herbicide resistance, air and water quality issues related to weed control practices, and the control of invasive weed species. UCCE Advisors are responsible for conducting applied research and extending knowledge.

Research activities are applied and mission-oriented, focused on addressing challenges in our communities. Extension activities are the educational methods that advisors use to share research results directly with clientele and communities, increasing knowledge and understanding of science-based research that promotes the adoption of practices and technologies to solve local problems. Extension activities may include individual farm consultations, presentations, or organizing educational workshops, short courses, and field demonstrations.

Information may also be disseminated through various channels, such as radio, webinars, fact sheets, policy briefs, news blogs, social media, and other outlets. Publications are expected in various formats, including newsletters, popular press articles, curricula, conference proceedings, and peer-reviewed journals. Successful research and extension programs result in new information that improves knowledge or understanding, and eventual adoption of new skills or practices, changed attitudes or policies, and improved environmental, economic, or social conditions.

UCCE Advisors are evaluated through an academic advancement system based on four criteria:
1) extending knowledge,
2) applied research and creative activity,
3) professional competence and activity, and
4) university and public service.

• Knowledge and experience in weed management and research
• Skills to design and implement a program that leads to positive changes and impact within the three-counties served and beyond
• Technical competence in experimental techniques
• The ability to work with a diverse range of clientele
• Must possess or obtain a Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicators License (QAL) within the first year of appointment.
• Applicants need to meet appointment criteria for the respective University of California academic title series per the UC Academic Personnel Manuals. Applications need to document research, extension, and/or teaching experience applicable to the academic title and document appropriate scholarly achievements relevant to this position.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability, and property damage insurance on the vehicle used are required. Must possess or obtain a valid California Driver’s License to drive a county or university vehicle.
• Applicants must have unrestricted and permanent work authorization in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. at the time of hire, without additional sponsorship. Internal UC ANR applicants with questions may contact Katie Kilbane at [email protected].
• This is not a remote position.

• Interest in and a desire to pursue a career in UC Cooperative Extension.
• Technical Competence and Impact:
  The candidate should understand key concepts of crop production and pest management science to design and implement a program that leads to positive changes and impact within the community and beyond.
• Communication:
  Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, interpersonal, and information technology communication skills. Ability to share complex information in a manner tailored to the audience.
• Collaboration, Teamwork, and Flexibility:
  The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as a team member with key external stakeholders and county-based staff, as well as with other colleagues within UC ANR.
• Lifelong Learning:
  Advisors are expected to…