Faculty Position in Agriculture, Food and the Environment at Tufts University

Faculty Position in Agriculture, Food and the Environment

Rank: Open Rank (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor), Tenure-track research and teaching appointment

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, a graduate school at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks a faculty member to join the Agriculture, Food and Environment (AFE) Program.

The AFE Program fuses the disciplines of nutrition, agricultural science, environmental studies and public policy, and interacts closely with other science and policy teaching and research programs at the school. Students in M.S. and Ph.D. programs within AFE learn to explore the ecological, political, economic, nutritional, and social aspects of food production and distribution in domestic and international contexts.

The Friedman School is seeking an individual with appropriate experience in research, teaching, and student mentoring, focusing especially on public policy towards agriculture, food and the environment.

This is a full-time, 12-month position to begin Winter, 2011 or as appropriate. This is a tenure-track position; rank (Assistant, Associate or Professor), salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.

Qualifications Sought:

* Doctoral degree in the natural or social sciences, as applied to agricultural, food and/or nutrition policy
* A strong record of independent research and publications, ideally with external financial support
* University teaching experience, ideally at graduate level
* Engagement in public policy related to food, agriculture, environmental issues, and/or nutrition at the federal, state or local level
* Engagement in the private sector including, but not limited to, food trade, processing and retail perspective is desirable

Responsibilities:

* Teach 2-3 graduate level courses annually, covering a broad range of topics within the school, focusing on public policy and food systems (including the possibility of developing new courses)
* Advise graduate students, including directing independent studies and assisting with internship and job placements
* Supervise doctoral dissertations as appropriate
* Develop a portfolio of externally-funded activity, including AFE-relevant research and outreach
* Serve on school committees and engage in collegial cross-university activities

Interested candidates should submit the following via email to Tim Griffin, Chair of the Search Committee, at the address below:

• Cover letter summarizing qualifications
• Statement of interests related to research and teaching
• Complete curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

Faxes or hard copies can also be submitted if necessary. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on September 1, 2010.

Email: timothy.griffin@tufts.edu
Phone: 617-636-3613
Fax: 617-636-3727

Mailing address:

Tim Griffin
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Tufts University
150 Harrison Ave, Room 125
Boston, MA 02111

For further information on the Agriculture, Food and Environment program, go to the Friedman School Website: http://nutrition.tufts.edu, click on Academic Programs and go to AFE, or the following webpage:

http://nutrition.tufts.edu/1177953849841/Nutrition-Page-nl2w_11779538509...

Tufts University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every current and prospective employee. Substantial efforts are made to seek out potential candidates among women, minority groups, and individuals with disabilities. In hiring and in subsequent relationships with employees, University policies and practices are intended to preclude discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or national origin. Instead, differentiation is based on consideration of applicable experience and/or job performance.

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