Connecticut College seeks applicants for a one- to two-year visiting position in sustainable agriculture in the Department of Botany, beginning July 1, 2019. The successful candidate will have a strong background in one or more areas of sustainable agriculture and alternative farming systems, as well as experience in instruction and developing community partnerships.
The Department of Botany seeks a dynamic colleague who is committed to teaching and innovative curricular development. The visitor will teach three courses per year, including an upper- level seminar in sustainable agriculture, a mid-level course with a laboratory component, and a third course in an area of the candidate's choosing. The visitor will also initiate, develop and coordinate curricular and co-curricular activities connecting local community organizations with a variety of courses at the college. Potential community partners include, but are not limited to, an urban garden and youth leadership organization, a local Native American Tribal Nation, and a non- profit promoting healthy eating habits in public schools. The visitor will also provide faculty leadership for a student-run organic garden on campus, and more generally support and contribute to emerging curricular initiatives at the college focused on sustainability, social justice, and food systems. Required qualifications: A masters degree in biology, botany, agronomy, soil science, anthropology or related field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. Candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor (Ph.D. required) or Instructor (M.A. or M.S. required) will be considered. Evidence of successful teaching at the college or university level is required, as is demonstrated experience in gardening, farming or horticulture. In certain cases, outreach instruction (e.g., extension work) may substitute for college-level teaching. Preferred qualifications include a background and interest in community-based engagement. Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. Recognizing that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable, the College has embarked on a successful initiative to diversify its faculty, student body and curriculum. We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our college community, including members of historically underrepresented groups. Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin February 4, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit 1) a cover letter addressed to Dr. Rachel Spicer, Chair, Visiting Professor in Botany Search Committee, 2) a statement describing experience and philosophy regarding teaching and curricular development, 3) a statement describing experience in both plant cultivation and community engagement, and 4) a current curriculum vitae tohttp://apply.interfolio.com/58180. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to Interfolio by the above-mentioned date as well. ~~~----~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Manage your Group settings: * To reply to sender (Dr. Chad C. Jones): privateemail36...@community.esa.org * To view sender's profile, click this link: http://community.esa.org/profile.htm?mode=vp&pid=36330 * To post to entire group, send email to: ecolo...@community.esa.org * To email the group moderator(s) (Jonathan): ecolog-l-modera...@community.esa.org * To UNSUBSCRIBE or change delivery settings, click this link: http://community.esa.org/p.htm?m=qs&em=ino...@umd.edu&sk=B1vpeH * To UNSUBSCRIBE from this group, send email to: ecolog-l-unsubscr...@community.esa.org * To remove yourself from this group, send email to: ecolog-l-rem...@community.esa.org * To visit this group on the web, click this link: http://community.esa.org/group.htm?igid=35455 Powered by GoLightly,http://www.golightly.com/ ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~~-~--~
