Lecturer/Assistant Professor NTT of Food Studies

MA or PhD in a relevant discipline.* Ability to establish and articulate a vision for the Food Studies program* A strong focus on teaching* Ability to teach the following FOOD classes: Perspectives on Food, US Food Systems, Community Food Systems, Food Lab I & II, Food Studies Internship I & II, Food Studies Capstone.* Ability to evaluate and develop curriculum as needed* Ability to maintain commercial kitchen, Food Studies classroom and related equipment* Ability to collaborate and foster relationships with prospective students, local food related organizations and community partners* Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with, the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities* Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of Adams State University's student population, including students with different abilities (e.g. physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded, inclusive practices within the classroom* Demonstrated commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration.* Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with, the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities* Oversee curriculum planning and program management by updating courses, emphases, and requirements for majors and minors.* Conduct research and develop proposals for new emphases, certificates, and elective courses to expand program offerings and meet emerging student and workforce needs.* Coordinate advising for students of diverse backgrounds.* Lead recruitment and outreach efforts for prospective and current students through campus events, classroom presentations, and partnerships with high school counselors, coaches, and community stakeholders.* Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations to provide experiential learning opportunities such as internships, field trips, and guest lectures.* Collaborate with the San Luis Valley Local Food Coalition and other local partners to strengthen community-engaged learning and student professional development.* Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students.* Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students, including students of color.* Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community.* Demonstrated self-awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one's orientation towards teaching.* Demonstrated decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students' unique cultures, experiences, and background as strengths.* Demonstrated background in one or more of these areas: Nutrition, Food Science, Agriculture, Culinary Arts, Family and Consumer Science* Experience collaborating with community organizations.* Experience using a variety of delivery methods for teaching.* Bilingual (Spanish/English)* ServSafe certified* Personal and or professional cooking experience and/or instruction* Gardening/farming experience* Van certified* Grant writing/management experience* Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students.* Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students, including students of color.* Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community.* Demonstrated self-awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one's orientation towards teaching.* Demonstrated decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students' unique cultures, experiences, and background as strengths.The pay range for this position is $45,502-$64,163 commensurate with experience and education. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available. - A detailed cover letter of application addressing teaching interest/experience as well as how professional interests and goals align with Adams vision and values. * We encourage applicants to discuss their commitment to scholarly and/or creative excellence. * Additionally, we seek to learn how scholarly excellence is interwoven with their approach to service, teaching, mentoring, and affirming diverse perspectives.* People: An understanding of, and commitment to, the people who study, work, lead and help or have helped shape our university.* Place: An understanding of our university's geographical and historical context within the San Luis Valley region and commitment to the unique opportunities and responsibilities that come with being part of this place.* Perspective: An understanding of the intersecting perspectives that define our university's resilience, grit, strength, and innovation from being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university and commitment to intentionally supporting individuals who possess these characteristics. Please address the following: + Your understanding of Adams State's history, the people who occupy it, and the place in which it is located and how you will contribute to our unique university environment. + Articulate how your understanding of our location in the San Luis Valley, with its unique challenges, and its realities, such as scarce resources, rurality, the land and geography, and current and historical occupants will be manifested in your approach to teaching, research, and service. + Share your understanding of the unique characteristics that make up our university such as First-Generation, Low-Income, Hispanic Serving, and being a rural anchor university, and how those perspectives influence your role as a faculty member. Please give specific examples from your experiences in the classroom, or in your teaching and mentoring experience(s), or other relevant experiences from your life that inform your perspective(s).Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at . These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.*Adams State University is a state-supported, regional comprehensive university located in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado and the city of Alamosa. As the state's premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), over 50 percent of its undergraduate students represent racially diverse backgrounds.A high percentage of undergraduate students are first-generation and Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate J-18808-Ljbffr