Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Department of Sustainable Agriculture in Richmond, BC is seeking a Sustainable Agriculture Instructor!
ABOUT Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Department of Sustainable Agriculture
The Sustainable Agriculture degree program at KPU provides students with a unique learning experience designed in recognition of the need for both practical and academic training that addresses the pressing issues in our food system such as climate change and social justice in addition to the production of food. Students are immersed in a setting that fosters experiential learning through classroom, lab, and field-based research and teaching. Graduates of the program will be equipped with expertise and skills in food production, policy and business needed to provide leadership in addressing issues around the development of sustainable agri-food systems.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Department of Sustainable Agriculture is currently seeking applications for faculty to join our Qualified Faculty List. The department is particularly seeking individuals with expertise to teach in the areas of Soil science, Business and Economics, Agroecology, and Animal Agriculture. These courses are part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture. Successful candidates will be responsible for covering the relevant topics in the context of sustainable agriculture and food systems and should include expertise in sustainable production systems and agroecology. The successful candidates will work with the Department faculty in the development and delivery of these courses and support with content will be provided.
The Sustainable Agriculture degree program at KPU provides students with a unique learning experience designed in recognition of the need for both practical and academic training that addresses the pressing issues in our food system such as climate change and social justice in addition to the production of food. Students are immersed in a setting which fosters experiential learning through classroom, lab and field-based research and teaching. Graduates of the program will be equipped with expertise and skills in food production, policy and business needed to provide leadership in addressing issues around the development of sustainable agri-food systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant will lecture and converse fluently in English, and possess at a minimum, a Master’s degree (PhD in related field is preferred) and demonstrated record of teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Learn more about the role here.
JOB DETAILS
Term: Start date of September 1, 2023
Hours per week: On Call Instructor
Wage: Faculty Pay Scale
TO APPLY
Please apply here.
Deadline to apply: July 21, 2023
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
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