UCD Directives

UC DAVIS: OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

November 8, 1999 

DEANS, DIRECTORS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS and 
MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMIC SENATE 

RE:  Recruitment of Faculty Assistant to the Provost for the Environment 

A position as Faculty Assistant to the Provost for the Environment is
available in the Office to the Provost, beginning no later than January 3, 2000 and
continuing through August 31, 2000.  The position will be a 50% appointment,
with the possibility of renewal for a second year by mutual agreement. 

The Faculty Assistant for the Environment will assist the Provost in
implementing plans for the Environmental Initiative.  Specifically, the
Faculty Assistant would: 
  
* Act as a liaison among the Provost's Office, the Administrative
Coordinating Council for the Environment, the Environmental Steering Committee, and 
other campus units charged with academic planning, infrastructure and space
development, and resource allocations. 
* Represent the Provost on the Environmental Steering Committee. 
* Provide administrative support for the Administrative Coordinating Council
for the Environment and the Environmental Steering Committee. 
* Facilitate the coordination of recruitment and appointment activities
among the deans of the divisions, schools, and colleges. 
* Act as an administrative contact person for individuals being recruited or
other outside parties, including corporations. 
* Assume additional responsibilities as needed to advance campus initiatives
in the area of the environment.

Candidates must be tenured members of the UC Davis ladder-rank faculty and
should be skilled in working with faculty and administrators to ensure
effective collaboration and coordination in achieving a shared goal.  The
position carries an annual stipend as well as additional compensation for
summer service for academic-year faculty. 

Applications should include a cover letter that highlights the applicant's
relevant experience and interests, a current c.v., the names and telephone
numbers of three references, and any additional supporting information the
candidate would like to provide. 

Nominations and applications must be received by Wednesday, November 24, to
ensure full consideration.  The position will remain open until filled. 
Materials should be addressed to: 
    Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Robert D. Grey 
    Office of the Provost 
    UC Davis 
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Associate Provost
Richard Meisinger at 752-2063. 

Robert D. Grey 
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor 

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