Lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems

The University of Kentucky is hiring a full-time Lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems in Lexington, KY. Candidates should have a Master's degree (PhD preferred) in a related field and experience in sustainable agrofood systems. The role involves teaching core courses, serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies, and engaging in scholarly activities. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with a start date of July 1, 2025.
Posting Details

Job Title Lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems Requisition Number FE04400 Working Title Department Name 81022:Center for Student Success Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education A MS (preferred: PhD or EdD) in agricultural economics, animal sciences, sociology, horticulture, plant science, or closely related field is required.
Required Related Experience Candidates are expected to possess, or be willing to develop, knowledge and teaching skills in interdisciplinary, sustainable agrofood systems. The individual should demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, work within a team as a member and leader, and be flexible and adaptable in the classroom environment.
Required License/Registration/Certification N/A
Job Summary The Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems (SAG) program (https://sustainableag.ca.uky.edu/) seeks to fill a 12-month, Lecturer position that will work in an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary environment with faculty, students, and staff in the SAG program and in their academic home department. Instruction efforts will focus on SAG core course instruction and program support, augmented by additional instruction in the faculty member's are of disciplinary expertise and in service to the College.

The candidate will be the primary instructor for two SAG program classes per year (12 credit hours, including in-person and online sections), and teach two additional courses in their academic home department and/or at the college-level (6 credit hours); serve as the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems major and minor; serve as a professional mentor advisor for students with similar interest in their academic background; and support of program's recruitment and retention efforts. Specific teaching requirement will include the introductory course in sustainable agriculture and community food systems, a cross cultural perspectives on sustainability course, with additional coursework negotiated with SAG program leadership and the Department Chair of the home department.
Scholarly activities will include course development, publication of reviewed articles related to pedagogy, and program leadership through serving as the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Screening of applications will begin on March 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please use the University of Kentucky's electronic application process to apply. The application should include a letter of interest that outlines the candidate's approach to the position's qualifications, responsibilities, and vision for innovative and impactful extension and instructional program, followed by a career curriculum vita, and conclude with the name, address, email, and phone number for three references. Start date is July 1, 2025.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.