Job description

START DATE: Negotiable

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Participate in the development of a new Master of Science program in Food Systems and Society; teach required and elective courses; organize on-site intensive courses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Perform academic responsibilities for the Food Systems and Society department, including developing curriculum, student advising, and teaching. Position includes on-load teaching of 24 credit hours per academic year (note: MU is a four quarter institution).
• Develop regular courses and short courses; organize and oversee on-site intensive courses with students and faculty.
• Coordinate and oversee student projects and theses, and liaise with organizations.
• Develop and maintain connections to the interdisciplinary scholarly and practitioner communities engaged in food systems and society.
• Participate in outreach, events, and fundraising.
• Provide university service by attending and participating on the University Faculty Council and other university task forces and committees.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Ph.D. in a related discipline.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship. Experience with working with graduate students strongly preferred.
• Experience with applied research and education projects.
• Minimum two years teaching experience in higher education.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Experience in community engagement on food systems.
• Experience in teaching courses related to food issues as well as student advising.
• Experience in online, hybrid pedagogy preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Travel as needed for outreach, fundraising, on-site intensive courses, and presenting at conferences.

BENEFITS:  

• University-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee.
• Three weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave and holidays
• Tuition waiver program
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous retirement plan.

Compensation

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Application instructions

Deadline

September 30, 2013