Assistant/Associate Professor of Community Development & Food Systems, The Ohio State University, closes 11/28/16

  • 22 Oct 2016 8:27 PM
    Message # 4327877
    Rebecca Shenton (Administrator)

    Description: The School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) is looking to fill a tenure track position, at the rank of assistant or associate professor. We seek a candidate using a systems approach to develop a community-based applied research program focusing on community development processes and policies to achieve sustainable and healthy food systems. Potential research areas of focus could include, but are not limited to local policy processes, business and economic development, nongovernmental organizational behavior, consumer behavior, local and regional production and distribution systems, and land-use planning. Expectation for effort will be 70% outreach and/or formal classroom teaching and 30% research. The successful candidate will be fully integrated SENR, with a joint appointment in the Department of Extension, and will be based at Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster, Ohio. Scholars who are able to work collaboratively with teams of social and natural scientists and to address matters of justice and equity and/or environmental sustainability are encouraged to apply. Scholars experienced with either qualitative or quantitative approaches will be considered. Instructional experience with service learning techniques related to food, health or sustainability or that use the campus or community as an instructional laboratory is desired. The successful candidate will be expected to actively support OSU Extension and to pursue applied research and outreach education opportunities in partnership with state and field extension specialists. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and expertise in a social science discipline that aligns with the School’s existing graduate specializations. Evidence of productivity and excellence in research, outreach education and teaching, or evidence of potential, is required. Preferred qualifications include experience integrating research, teaching and outreach programs; experience developing or working with interdisciplinary research teams; familiarity with land grant extension systems; experience in mentoring students, including students from diverse backgrounds and members of historically underrepresented groups, and experience with outreach and community programs, particularly with underserved populations.

    To apply, please send a 1) CV, 2) statements of research interests (two pages), 3) outreach/extension philosophy (two pages), and 4) a letter of interest summarizing your qualifications, areas of expertise, and career goals. The letter of interest should describe your alignment with our desired qualifications and a summary of experience with diversity in educational and community settings and/or mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. In addition, please provide contact information for three qualified references. Application materials should be sent in a single PDF file as an email attachment to ENVfacultysearchCDFS@osu.edu.

    If you have questions, please contact Douglas Jackson-Smith (jackson-smith.1@osu.edu) or Kristi Lekies (lekies.1@osu.edu). Initial consideration will be given to applications received by November 28, 2016. Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled. See the full job posting at https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/74155

    Last modified: 23 Dec 2016 8:14 PM | Rebecca Shenton (Administrator)


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