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:
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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).
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Develop regular courses and short courses; organize and oversee on-site intensive courses with students and faculty.
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Coordinate and oversee student projects and theses, and liaise with organizations.
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Develop and maintain connections to the interdisciplinary scholarly and practitioner communities engaged in food systems and society.
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Participate in outreach, events, and fundraising.
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Provide university service by attending and participating on the University Faculty Council and other university task forces and committees.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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Ph.D. in a related discipline.
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Evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship. Experience with working with graduate students strongly preferred.
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Experience with applied research and education projects.
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Minimum two years teaching experience in higher education.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
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Experience in community engagement on food systems.
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Experience in teaching courses related to food issues as well as student advising.
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Experience in online, hybrid pedagogy preferred.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Travel as needed for outreach, fundraising, on-site intensive courses, and presenting at conferences.
BENEFITS:
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University-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee.
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Three weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave and holidays
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Tuition waiver program
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Life and disability insurance
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Generous retirement plan.
Compensation
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Application instructions
This job expired on July 28, 2013
Deadline
September 30, 2013