Associate to Full Professor - Political Economy of Environmental Change in the Global South The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz seeks a social scientist for a senior position in the Political Economy of Environmental Change in the Global South. This person will be a strategic senior hire, preferably at the Full Professor level and, as such, will anchor several future recruitments throughout the Social Sciences Division in the area of Environment and Development. Outstanding senior Associate Professors are welcome to apply. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching and research on the processes of, and responses to, environmental change in resource-_base_d or agricultural communities. Successful candidates should have demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate across natural and social science disciplinary boundaries in order to solve environmental problems. Candidates should be able to relate local-scale environmental challenges, innovations, and practices to regional, national, and international policies and circumstances. We especially seek candidates with particular strengths relating the effects of major economic and environmental changes on livelihoods, resource management, vulnerability, social justice and agri-food systems. Economic changes of particular interest to the program include globalization, the dynamics of international trade in agricultural and natural resource commodities, alternative and sustainable development strategies, and the politics of bilateral and multilateral institutions and arrangements. Environmental challenges of particular interest to the program include climate and biodiversity change, food supply, and water supply or quality. The Department of Environmental Studies includes both social and natural scientists and emphasizes communication and collaboration across disciplinary boundaries. The successful candidate will be expected to interact strongly with students and faculty whose research interests include agroecology, conservation biology, development studies, geography, environmental policy, environmental history, rural sociology, political ecology and political economy. Applicants for this position should have an enthusiastic and creative interest in teaching and mentorship at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. This faculty member will advise students on appropriate mixed methods for field- _base_d, social science research. Colleagues who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, service and/or leadership are particularly encouraged to apply. The department and campus feature a range of facilities, including a fully equipped GIS laboratory, the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, the UCSC Arboretum, the UCSC Campus Natural Reserve, and access to many UC Natural Reserve sites. RANK:  Associate Professor or full Professor SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and level of appointment MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in geography, political science, sociology, environmental studies, economics or related fields. Applicants must demonstrate a clear record of excellence in both fundamental and applied research, collaboration with natural scientists, and teaching at the university level. POSITION AVAILABLE:  July 1, 2009 TO APPLY: Applicants should provide a letter of application discussing research agendas and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, publications, and three letters of recommendation*. Applicants are encouraged to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research, teaching, and/or service. These materials should be sent to: Chair, Search Committee #088 Environmental Studies Department University of California 1156 High Street Santa Cruz, CA  95064 Please refer to Position #088-09 in your reply *All letters will be treated as confidential documents. Please direct your letter writers to UCSC's Confidentiality Statement at http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/academic_policies_and_procedures/cappm/confs... CLOSING DATE:  All materials must be postmarked by October 31, 2008.