Position overview Salary range: The salary range for this position is $105,700 - $129,600 (annual). “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Application Window Open date: October 31, 2025 Most recent review date:
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 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. Position description The
Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis is recruiting an Assistant Professor Vegetable Crop Productions. This is an academic year (9-month), tenure track Assistant Professor position that includes an appointment in the California Agricultural Experiment Station (AES). Faculty members who hold an Agricultural Experiment Station
appointment have a responsibility to conduct research and outreach relevant to the mission of the California Agricultural Experiment Station. Participation in outreach programs and performance of university service are also expected. The appointee is expected to establish a competitively funded research program to address critical or emerging issues in Vegetable Crop Production. Applicants with experience and
accomplishments in other systems that can be applied towards vegetable crop production in California and internationally are encouraged to apply. Research areas may include but are not limited to vegetable crop production systems, climate resilience, sustainable soil, water, and nutrient management practices, technological advances such as AI and remote sensing, weed management, crop quality, food safety, and human
nutrition. Interdisciplinary partnerships with other UC researchers, UC ANR, and beyond are expected to develop holistic solutions for the future. The appointee will be responsible for teaching courses in plant sciences that support vegetable production systems. Typical teaching expectations include serving as instructor of record for 2.5 courses per year on average, with specific course assignments determined in
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