at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Director of Sustainability in Food & Environmental Systems ProgramOffice of Academic Programs
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Office of Academic Programs within the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an energetic teacher in sustainable food and environmental systems to fill a full-time 12-month Director position. The successful candidate will direct, teach, and advise in the College of ACES' Sustainability in Food and Environmental Systems (SFES) program and major. The selected candidate will be responsible for a program of work in and for providing instructional, advising, curricular, administrative, and online degree and certificate development for the SFES major which will address issues unique to feeding the world under an increasingly complex environment.
Director of Sustainability in Food & Environmental Systems Program
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent director will teach an Introduction to Sustainable Food systems course each semester (online, face to face, and dual credit coordination), advise and recruit new students to the major, develop online and certificate programs related to skill development in food systems, and coordinate a global youth institute on campus for students interested in learning more about food systems. This position will advise Food and Environmental Systems minor.
Some evening or weekend hours and travel may be required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Required:
- Candidates must have Bachelor's degree in the food, agriculture, consumer, or environmental sciences or related discipline.
- A minimum of two years of experience in teaching, advising, or youth coordination in related fields, and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- The outstanding candidate will be self-motivated, possess the ability to multi-task, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment geared toward building high quality programs and instruction in a variety of modalities.
- Master's degree
This is a full-time 100%, 12-month Academic Professional appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The salary range for this position starts at $65,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
PROPOSED STARTING DATE:
The proposed start is as soon as possible after the closing date.
APPLICATON PROCEDURES:
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting on https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 21, 2024. The position will remain posted until filled. All requested information must be submitted via the online system for your application to be considered. For further information, please contact Brianna Gregg, search chair, via e-mail at bjgray2@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1021692
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
