New Position Opening in Sustainable Food Systems

Faculty Position in Sustainable Food Systems

The School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) at the University of Michigan (UM) seeks applicants for a full-time, nine-month faculty position in sustainable food systems. SNRE’s mission is to contribute to the protection of the Earth’s resources and the achievement of a sustainable society.

We seek applicants working on social science aspects of sustainability in the food system from production to consumption, with either an international or a domestic focus. Applicants’ substantive training and expertise may be in any field relevant to food systems, including business, economics, sociology, rural sociology, human geography, political ecology, political science, public policy, urban planning, natural resources, sustainability science, agriculture, and related disciplines. In addition to their disciplinary perspective, we seek candidates with experience, skills, and interest in integrating knowledge from multiple domains, through collaborations with people in other disciplines.

This position is part of a cluster of hires across the university. The position is inherently interdisciplinary, bringing together a number of new and existing faculty in a cross- disciplinary teaching and research effort in sustainable food systems.

The position will be filled at the assistant professor (tenure-track) level. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline or interdisciplinary program is required by the time of hire, and postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, a concise personal statement describing your vision and plans for research and education, a writing sample, and copies of three letters of reference.

To apply, submit application materials via the following web address: http://snre.umich.edu/form/application_sustainable_food_systems.

Letters of recommendation should be submitted to: snre.jobs@umich.edu.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2014. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Campus visits are expected to occur in November and December 2014. The position is expected to begin by September 1, 2015.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer, and individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.