Opt For Healthy Living
Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural Communication
Opt For Healthy Living, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural Communication
Job no:
541043
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:
San Luis ObispoCategories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Probationary, Full Time, Faculty - AgricultureThe Agricultural Education and Communication Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor with an emphasis in Agricultural Communication starting January 6, 2025, or September 11, 2025.The successful candidate will contribute to the scholarship of communication, particularly as it relates to effectively communicating complex issues to the lay audience. The incumbent will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in agricultural communication, such as social media, science communication, strategic communication, public relations and crisis communication, experiential communication, and other related courses. Further duties may also include supervision of undergraduate senior projects, graduate student research, team teaching assignments, student advising, teaching online courses, and curriculum development. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (i.e., research, grant writing, publications, presentations) as part of their professional development. Service activities will include participation in department, college, and university committees and instructional related activities. Additionally, this position will assist the Brock Center for Agricultural Communication, in bridging communication among the agriculture industry, the media, and the public.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEarned doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in agricultural communication, agricultural education, agricultural leadership, journalism, life science communications, mass communications, or closely related discipline. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to the start of appointment. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills. The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the general public is essential. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and/or service, and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practices and working with a diverse student body. Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate teaching are required. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEstablished disciplinary skillset to contribute to coursework in agricultural communication, with a focus in agricultural advocacy, policy, ethics, government, law, politics, and or public relations.Record of professional agricultural communication/journalism-related experience.Experiences within agriculture, food, and environmental science disciplines.Demonstrated ability to develop a strong and focused research program and advance scholarship to publication in peer-reviewed journals.Demonstrated ability to attract and secure extramural funding to support their research program.Demonstrated record of effective teaching with experience in resident and distance instructional delivery preferred.SPECIAL CONDITIONSThe person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.HOW TO APPLYReview begin date September 23, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by September 23, 2024, for full consideration; however, applications received after this date may be considered. Interested candidates must attach (1) cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts of the highest degree, (4) statement of teaching philosophy, (5) goals and plans for research, and (6) a statement describing the candidate’s experience(s) with diversity, equity, and inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to advance Cal Poly’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Please be prepared to provide at least three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. The selected candidate will be required to provide sealed official transcripts prior to appointment. Inquiries can be directed to the Agricultural Education and Communication Department via aged@calpoly.edu.
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Job no:
541043
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:
San Luis ObispoCategories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Probationary, Full Time, Faculty - AgricultureThe Agricultural Education and Communication Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor with an emphasis in Agricultural Communication starting January 6, 2025, or September 11, 2025.The successful candidate will contribute to the scholarship of communication, particularly as it relates to effectively communicating complex issues to the lay audience. The incumbent will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in agricultural communication, such as social media, science communication, strategic communication, public relations and crisis communication, experiential communication, and other related courses. Further duties may also include supervision of undergraduate senior projects, graduate student research, team teaching assignments, student advising, teaching online courses, and curriculum development. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (i.e., research, grant writing, publications, presentations) as part of their professional development. Service activities will include participation in department, college, and university committees and instructional related activities. Additionally, this position will assist the Brock Center for Agricultural Communication, in bridging communication among the agriculture industry, the media, and the public.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEarned doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in agricultural communication, agricultural education, agricultural leadership, journalism, life science communications, mass communications, or closely related discipline. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to the start of appointment. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills. The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the general public is essential. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and/or service, and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practices and working with a diverse student body. Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate teaching are required. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEstablished disciplinary skillset to contribute to coursework in agricultural communication, with a focus in agricultural advocacy, policy, ethics, government, law, politics, and or public relations.Record of professional agricultural communication/journalism-related experience.Experiences within agriculture, food, and environmental science disciplines.Demonstrated ability to develop a strong and focused research program and advance scholarship to publication in peer-reviewed journals.Demonstrated ability to attract and secure extramural funding to support their research program.Demonstrated record of effective teaching with experience in resident and distance instructional delivery preferred.SPECIAL CONDITIONSThe person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.HOW TO APPLYReview begin date September 23, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by September 23, 2024, for full consideration; however, applications received after this date may be considered. Interested candidates must attach (1) cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts of the highest degree, (4) statement of teaching philosophy, (5) goals and plans for research, and (6) a statement describing the candidate’s experience(s) with diversity, equity, and inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to advance Cal Poly’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Please be prepared to provide at least three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. The selected candidate will be required to provide sealed official transcripts prior to appointment. Inquiries can be directed to the Agricultural Education and Communication Department via aged@calpoly.edu.
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