Job Location : Morrisville,NY, USA
Job Description:
Campus Title: Adjunct, Urban Agriculture and Food Production
Budget Title: Adjunct
Unit: 08-UUP, view our generous state benefits summary here!
Salary Range: $4,000 per 3-credit course
Duration: Classes begin January 27, 2025 - May 16, 2025
Brief Description of Duties:
SUNY Morrisville is looking for an adjunct to teach AGRO 320 Urban Ag and Food Production for the Spring 2025 Semester, Monday January 27, 2025, to May 16, 2025, the time and days are the following 11:00 am - 12:15 pm, on Mondays/Wednesday, the course is 3 credits, at a salary of $4,000. The course delivery is face-to-face.
As the global population grows, and land resources become scarce, it will be necessary to efficiently and effectively use all available space for food production. This course will cover urban food production from the small scale community gardens to the large scale intensive farms and much in between including animal agriculture in urban settings. We will investigate food deserts and what is being done in urban settings to address this resource concern. Field trips to urban farms in the CNY region will be used to complement coursework. Prerequisite: Junior standing (60 credits completed) in ABT School majors or permission by instructor. 3 credits (3 lecture hours)
Courses may include:
* AGRO 320 - Urban Ag and Food Production; 3 credit hours
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
* Masters Degree in Agronomy/Agricultural Science or related field
* 3+ years of industry experience
Additional Information:
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Application Instructions:
Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration.
Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at
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