Lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems | University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky seeks a full-time Lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems. The role involves teaching core courses, mentoring students, and leading undergraduate studies within an interdisciplinary environment. Candidates should have a relevant master's degree (PhD preferred) and experience in sustainable agrofood systems. The position is based in Lexington, KY, with a start date of July 1, 2025, and applications will be accepted until filled.
Department Name: 81022:Center for Student Success

Job Summary:

The Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems ( SAG ) program ( 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 that address existing and emerging issues for a diverse and inclusive community, 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.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

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

University Community of Inclusion:

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.

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