UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

Horticulture Advisor – Orchard Crops and Systems

serving Tulare County headquartered in Tulare, CA

#ACV 08-01

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION is seeking an academic candidate to plan, conduct and coordinate a county-based extension program of education and applied research in orchard crops and systems. The position will specialize in walnuts, almonds, pistachios, pecans, olives, and prunes. Address important resource, economic, environmental, and production issues of these orchard crops. Through analysis and evaluation of local industry needs and production problems, develop and implement a research and education program related to orchard systems, integrating economic viability, production efficiency and preservation of the resource base, and environmental stewardship.

A minimum of a Master’s degree in horticulture or plant/crop sciences or a related discipline is required. Must acquire a California Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) within nine months from employment.

Beginning salary will be in the UC Cooperative Extension Assistant Advisor rank, commensurate with applicable experience and education. Position vacancy announcement and required academic application at http://ucanr.org/cvr.joblisting or email recruit08-01@uckac.edu. Packets due February 20, 2009. Refer to position #ACV 08-01. AA/EOE