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The College of Science & Mathematics which houses the School of Earth & Environment seeks to hire a full-time temporary Assistant Teaching Professor with expertise in food systems to teach existing and new food-related courses, support the development of Regenerative Food Systems curricula, and coordinate farm demonstration sites. The Regenerative Food Systems program is grounded in teaching, innovation, and building community around growing of food regeneratively, the necessary transformation of system-wide processes and infrastructure to support feeding a population equitably. This position is 12-month, with an appointment of two years, and includes benefits.

The successful candidate must have a commitment to teaching excellence and contribute to the University through service. In addition, this individual will oversee the operation of farm demonstration sites that will provide experiential learning for students, technical assistance to community members, and a forum of exchange between Rowan University and local communities. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in educating and training the next generation of agriculture professionals. This role requires a combination of leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for sharing knowledge.

This temporary non-tenure-track teaching position starts January 2025. The new faculty member will be appointed to one of the food-related departments within the College of Science & Mathematics / School of Earth & Environment (e.g., Biological & Biomedical Sciences; Environmental Science; the Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability). A Ph.D. degree in a discipline relevant to regenerative food systems is expected; candidates with Master’s degrees will be considered.

The College of Science & Mathematics is home to nine academic departments and offers a diverse array of undergraduate, masters, PhD, and certificate programs.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The application must be submitted through our online application system and include:

• Cover letter

• Current detailed CV

• Statement of teaching philosophy that includes the candidate’s commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring practices

• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review)

• Names and contact information for at least three references; confidential letters will be requested if an application is moved forward

Any questions about this search can be directed to earth@rowan.edu

Note:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

University Overview:

Rowan University is located in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area along the Northeast corridor between New York and Washington DC. Rowan University has become a public research institution ranked among the top 100 public national universities. Furthermore, U.S. News & World Report ranks Rowan University 19th among Northern Regional Universities and third among the public institutions in the category.

Rowan University offers bachelor through doctoral degrees and professional certificates in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden, Stratford, and Sewell, and on the campuses of partner community colleges. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the nation’s third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Rowan focuses on use-inspired research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education and is committed to the strategic pillars of access, affordability, quality, and serving as an economic engine. These pillars are central to the university's decision-making process. To learn more about Rowan University and its mission, click here (https://www.rowan.edu/about/) .

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.