Paleonet: Director wanted for Univ California-Mexico program

[Jere H. Lipps]

Open to all scholars.   Qualified 
paleontologists, geologists and biologists, with 
experience in Mexico, would be most welcome to 
apply for this position with the University of 
California, based on the Riverside Campus.

Director
UC MEXUS
University of California Institute
for Mexico and the United States

The University of California system seeks a 
distinguished scholar from the U.S. or abroad to 
serve as director of its interdisciplinary 
multicampus research unit responsible for 
UC-Mexico programs. UC MEXUS was established in 
1980 to identify, focus, and augment the 
resources of the ten campuses of the University 
as they relate to research, education, creative 
activity, and public service concerning Mexico 
and people of Mexican origin. The University 
seeks an individual with the creativity and 
vision to initiate new research programs and 
collaborations through UC MEXUS and strengthen 
existing initiatives. The majority of UC MEXUS 
funding for research and educational activities 
comes from California state funds via the UC 
Office of the President and from balanced 
shared-cost agreements with Mexico's National 
Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT). More 
information on UC MEXUS is available at 
<http://www.ucmexus.ucr.edu>www.ucmexus.ucr.edu.

Candidates must have a record of distinguished 
scholarly achievement in an area related to the 
objectives of UC MEXUS and must be eligible for a 
senior tenured faculty appointment at the 
University of California, Riverside. The 
Director's role at UC MEXUS is to develop and 
guide research, education, public service, and 
other scholarly activities in five principal 
areas: Mexican studies, U.S.-Mexico relations, 
Latino studies, critical public policy and 
academic issues, and collaborative research 
between U.S. and Mexican scholars in all disciplines.

The Director of UC MEXUS reports to the 
systemwide Vice President for Research and 
Graduate Studies through the Vice Chancellor for 
Research at the Riverside campus, where the 
Institute resides. The Director is responsible 
for overseeing a $6 million+ annual budget and a 
current staff of twelve, including an Assistant 
Director and the potential to hire an Associate 
Director. The Director convenes an Advisory 
Committee consisting of scholars from UC campuses 
and Mexican universities. The successful 
candidate will establish a research office at the 
Casa de California, UC's new hub in Mexico City. 
A successful record of administrative experience 
in managing an active research center or program 
is desirable but all qualified candidates should 
apply. The ability to interact effectively with a 
wide variety of faculty, administrative, agency, 
corporate and foundation personnel, both in the 
U.S. and Mexico, is critical. Fluency in both 
Spanish and English and direct knowledge and 
experience of Mexico and its institutions are essential.

To apply, please send your complete vita and a 
statement of vision for UC MEXUS (based on the information at the website) to:
Dante Noto
UC Office of the President
Office of Research
1111 Franklin Street, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94607

To nominate other scholars or inquire further 
about the position, contact <mailto:Dante.Noto at ucop.edu>Dante.Noto at ucop.edu.

Position open until filled. Screening of 
applications will begin February 1, 2008.

The University of California is an Equal 
Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
UC MEXUS Universitywide Headquarters
3324 Olmsted Hall • University of California
Riverside, CA 92521-0147, USA
Tel: (951) 827-3519 Fax: (951) 827-3856 Email: ucmexus at ucr.edu
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