What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Term Academic Year) position at University System of New Hampshire?
Summary
Operating Title
Lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Term Academic Year)
Long Classification Title
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH COLSA Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems
Summary of Position
We seek a qualified individual to join our faculty for a term (AY2023/2024) Lecturer in Plant Sciences. The candidate would join the faculty of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems Department at the University of New Hampshire. The qualified individual must have a background in horticulture and plant pathology and experience in undergraduate course instruction. The start date for the position is August 21, 2023 working through the fall and spring semesters.
The Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems (ANFS) (http://colsa.unh.edu/anfs) serves undergraduate majors through its Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, Animal Science, Nutrition, and Equine Studies programs, as well as graduate students and dietetic interns through a variety of departmental and college-wide programs. Current ANFS faculty research areas include agroecology, animal and plant production, plant breeding and applied genomics, plant pathology, dairy cattle nutrition, food systems analysis, nutritional epidemiology, human nutrition, and disease prevention. We are a vibrant, interdisciplinary department committed to engaging in cross-disciplinary research and teaching at the interface of our food system, human health, and the environment.
Applicants should prepare the following documents for submission: CV, teaching philosophy, and a diversity statement that articulates how your efforts or experience would help the department and campus foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Also, please provide contact information for 3 professional references.
Please note that the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at the University of New Hampshire is committed to continuously improving our learning environment, one that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus, and we encourage and value applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Becky Sideman, Chair of the Search Committee. Review of applications will begin on July 17, 2023, and the position will remain open until filled.
The Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems (ANFS) (http://colsa.unh.edu/anfs) serves undergraduate majors through its Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, Animal Science, Nutrition, and Equine Studies programs, as well as graduate students and dietetic interns through a variety of departmental and college-wide programs. Current ANFS faculty research areas include agroecology, animal and plant production, plant breeding and applied genomics, plant pathology, dairy cattle nutrition, food systems analysis, nutritional epidemiology, human nutrition, and disease prevention. We are a vibrant, interdisciplinary department committed to engaging in cross-disciplinary research and teaching at the interface of our food system, human health, and the environment.
Applicants should prepare the following documents for submission: CV, teaching philosophy, and a diversity statement that articulates how your efforts or experience would help the department and campus foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Also, please provide contact information for 3 professional references.
Please note that the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at the University of New Hampshire is committed to continuously improving our learning environment, one that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus, and we encourage and value applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Becky Sideman, Chair of the Search Committee. Review of applications will begin on July 17, 2023, and the position will remain open until filled.
Additional Job Information
Posting Number
PF0791FY23
Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
- Hold a M.S. in relevant discipline
- Demonstrate excellent potential in teaching
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/56550
Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.0
Faculty Information
Other (e.g., fiscal/academic yr)
If Renewable or Number of years, please specify
Type of Position
Contract Faculty
Posting Details
Posting Date
07/06/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Closing Date
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No
Appointment Type
Term
If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date
05/17/2024
Departmental Information
This position is responsible for the supervision of
Does not supervise
Special Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
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