Dear Colleagues,
Warren Wilson College is currently seeking applicants for a full-time, continuing Sustainable Agriculture faculty position in the Department of Environmental Studies. The successful applicant must be able to teach introduction to environmental studies, introduction to sustainable agriculture, agroecology, and the capstone course in the Sustainable Agriculture concentration. The ability to teach soil science is preferred; ability to offer specialty courses related to sustainable agriculture is welcomed. The position also includes academic advising in the Sustainable Agriculture concentration, mentoring students in undergraduate research projects, and a collaborative management role with the College Farm and Garden. This is a full-time, continuing faculty position in an extended contract system. The Department of Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary learning community, preparing leaders who are able to critically assess, develop, and promote sustainable futures for life on Earth. This program aims to graduate students with a strong foundation in the natural sciences and a rich understanding of the social, political and ethical implications of environmental problems and solutions. This allows them to critically analyze environmental issues they encounter in their professional and personal lives and to make educated, responsible decisions. The 275-acre Warren Wilson College Farm serves as a resource through which the overall goals of Warren Wilson’s triad of Work, Service and Academics are met. Our mixed-crop and livestock farm is student-run, and committed to sustainable farming practices. The student-run College Garden consists of seven acres of organically raised crops, including vegetables, fruits, cut flowers and herbs. The College’s Farm and Garden are working lands integrating educational objectives. We cultivate student leaders with a strong work ethic, continuing an agricultural tradition dating to 1894 in the Swannanoa Valley. Successful candidates will have evidence of excellence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching, a track record of relevant scholarly activity, and proven ability to contribute to the management of the College’s agricultural lands. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Regular teaching load is 24 credit hours per year. Some teaching load will be reassigned to mentoring student research, and to participation in collaborative management of agricultural lands. • Provide academic and career advising to students within designated programmatic specialty. • Mentor student research projects within the Natural Science Undergraduate Research Sequence. • Integration of the College’s agricultural lands into teaching and research through collaborative management with the College’s Work Program. • Participate in and contribute to the Environmental Studies Department. • Contribute to the college’s General Education Program, as appropriate. • Service to the college, and ongoing professional development and scholarly activity. QUALIFICATIONS: • PhD in Sustainable Agriculture or related field earned by August 1, 2016 • Experience teaching in a related field(s) at the undergraduate level • Experience in applied farm management Warren Wilson College is an independent liberal arts college located on a beautiful 1135-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the edge of Asheville, North Carolina. The college offers a holistic education combining the triad of academics, work, and service, and it has been widely recognized as progressive and committed to social, environmental, and global awareness. Environmental Studies is a well-established program that has been the college’s largest major since 1986. We seek individuals with a genuine interest in our unique approach to education, and a willingness to fully participate in the life of the college. Interested candidates should submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. Electronic submission is required. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2015 and will continue until the search concludes. We desire a diverse faculty and a community that reflects a global outlook. WWC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, marital status, or disability.
