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    Assistant Professor of Teaching - Abbotsford, BC, Canada - University of the Fraser Valley

    University of the Fraser Valley
    University of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford, BC, Canada

    1 week ago

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    The Agriculture Department is accepting applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in agriculture, with a focus on agribusiness.

    The selected candidate will be expected to carry out research and teach various courses that provide a critical understanding of the Food and Agriculture sectors across the value chain (inputs, production, processing, distribution, regulation, and marketing).

    Agriculture at UFV consists of several hands-on programmes.

    These include a 2-year Agriculture Technology diploma that can lead to a Technical Agrologist designation with the BC Institute of Agrologists.

    A Four-year degree program is available in both Horticulture (Bachelor of Agriculture Science) and Agriculture Management (Bachelor of Business Administration).

    These programs are offered on both the Chilliwack and Abbotsford campuses and online. On UFV's Canada Education Park site in Chilliwack, the department operates greenhouses and a barn for teaching and research.

    Additionally, we are opening a CFI funded plant tissue and metabolomics research facility focused on sustainable and resilient berry horticulture.

    Field trips and practicum internships with local farms and agribusinesses are required for our programmes. Faculty are expected to engage with the local agricultural community in their areas of expertise.
    We are looking for applicants who share our passion for and commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a student-centred environment, successfully integrate their scholarship into their teaching, and have experience providing high-quality services to communities and industry (e.g., The candidate must work well with various areas of the university community including Faculty of Science and School of Business and Computing, and with external partners, such as marketing boards and commodity groups.

    We are seeking a collegial, energetic, and innovative individual who has successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level and who communicates effectively with students; is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in and out of the classroom; can instruct across a range of the undergraduate courses offered by the department; and can contribute to the ongoing renewal of the Agriculture curriculum to keep pace with evolving sector practices and needs.

    Experience teaching international students is beneficial since UFV is dedicated to supporting and engaging international students.
    Experience with technology-supported education (such as hybrid and online) is necessary. The ideal candidate will be able to work well in groups and be interested in creative interdisciplinary teaching methods.

    The selected applicant will be expected to contribute to advancing professional practice through student-led inquiry and scholarship related to the agriculture industry.

    The chosen candidate will be instrumental in establishing a cutting-edge agribusiness curriculum and ensuring a smooth transition for students from the Agriculture Technology Diploma to our BBA in Agriculture Management.

    This role demands developing a rigorous research program that can incorporate student projects, applying practical agribusiness expertise and a strong desire to teach leading to a best-in-practice curriculum.

    A desire to work with the local agribusiness community is an asset.

    The successful applicant will collaborate with other relevant departments to create a consistent educational pathway for students interested in agriculture and agribusiness.

    a PhD in Agricullture Economics, Agribusiness, or a similar topic from a recognised post-secondary institution and appropriate agricultural work experience.

    Candidates currently working on their PhD but with considerable (5+ years) experience in industry and/or teaching at the college or university level may be considered.

    Preference is given to candidates with a Technical Agrologist (T.Ag) designation from the BC Institute of Agrologists or another Agrologist Canada-affiliated institute.

    Demonstrates strong theoretical, conceptual, and applied knowledge of agribusiness as well as Canada's food and agriculture sector.
    Demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
    Demonstrated experience with technology-supported teaching (e.g., hybrid or online).
    Scholarly involvement in agri-business and food production economics and management.

    Applicants should submit the following through the HR Application portal: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of teaching evaluations.

    The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples.

    In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:
    lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands.

    A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan:
    IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation.

    This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

    At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.
    Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve.

    We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities.

    We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process.

    Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee.

    Inquiries about the survey may be directed to . Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
    however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

    If you do not, please contact the Njoyn Help Desk at or Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (EST).

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