The Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) at York University, Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Local Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture to start July 1, 2007. Candidates must hold a PhD degree in a relevant field by the time of appointment or have equivalent academic or professional experience.
Local Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture refers to a wide range of initiatives such as urban agriculture and food systems, organic agriculture, alternative food businesses, food security, food democracy, and environmental justice movements. The area draws from fields such as environmental studies, food and agriculture studies, community economic development, social movements, ecological economics, and green business.
We are seeking a candidate with a demonstrated and potential research and publication record who will provide leadership in expanding research and collaborative community action on food systems and agricultural alternatives. The candidate must be able to contribute to teaching, advising, and research in both the undergraduate and graduate programs, including the supervision of doctoral research. Experience in developing local food alternatives or contributing to innovative food policy is an asset.
FES is a unique interdisciplinary Faculty that adopts a broad definition of "environmental studies" including natural, built, social and organizational environments and that welcomes diverse perspectives and approaches. More information about the Faculty of Environmental Studies is available at www.yorku.ca/fes
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. All positions at York University are subject to budgetary approval.
A letter of application with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and three references (email address and telephone number) should be sent to the address below by January 8, 2007.
Local Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture Search Committee
Faculty of Environmental Studies
Room 126 HNES
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
Fax: (416) 736-5679
E-mail: feshires@yorku.ca
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