Adjunct Instructor: ESS/SOCR 405 Global Agriculture and Environmental Change

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is seeking an instructor to teach ESS/SOCR 405: Global Agriculture and Environmental Change during the Spring 2027 semester, including online classes. The course explores the past, present, and future of global agroecosystems in a changing environment. Topics include water management, climate change, air pollution, land-use change, the history of agricultural development, and factors determining food security. The course also considers strategies for creating a more sustainable and food-secure world. The instructor is expected to communicate effectively, provide teaching excellence in the subject matter, and strive to improve the undergraduate experience. The Department focuses on education, research, and outreach addressing food production, ecosystems, and their services. Its academic programs prepare students to address crop production, sustainability, and environmental-quality challenges, with opportunities to participate in research on global food production and ecosystem function and protection.

Requirements

PhD in Natural Resources or a closely related field.
At least 3 years of postdoctoral experience in global food systems research.
At least 3 years of experience teaching asynchronous courses.
Demonstrated ability to teach hybrid courses in areas of expertise using video conferencing and synchronous and/or asynchronous learning technologies.