Assistant Professor, School of Government and Public Policy (T/TE)

Research: Build or maintain an internationally recognized, externally funded research program examining agroecosystem governance, institutional adaptation, or decision-making dynamics among agricultural producers facing severe water scarcity, soil salinization, and competing urban and industrial water demands. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participate in the Irrigated Agroecosystems Cluster Hire cohort. Collaborate with agricultural engineers, soil and plant scientists, AI/data scientists, and hydrologists to translate foundational water resources research into actionable policy, governance models, and community-engaged solutions. Teaching Mentorship: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in public policy, public administration, or environmental/resource governance within SGPP. Mentor MA, MPA, MPP, and PhD students. Outreach Engagement: Engage with state, regional, and national stakeholders, including irrigation districts, agricultural producer groups, tribal nations, groundwater management agencies, and state and federal decision-makers.