Middle Tennessee State University
College of Liberal Arts
Chairperson, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Posted August 28, 2008

Middle Tennessee State University. The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for the position of Chairperson, Department of Sociology and Anthropology. The position, available August 1, 2009, includes academic, administrative, and leadership responsibilities for a department with 20 full-time faculty (thirteen sociologists and seven anthropologists), 90 undergraduate sociology majors, and 90 undergraduate anthropology majors. The department also offers a Master of Arts in Sociology with approximately 30 graduate students. The position is tenure-track with immediate consideration for tenure possible. Applicants must qualify for appointment at the rank of professor. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualifications include: (1) an earned doctorate in Sociology or Anthropology and an appreciation and understanding of both disciplines; (2) demonstrated scholarly achievement; (3) demonstrated excellence in teaching; (4) demonstrated record of sound fiscal management of complex budgets; and (5) demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. The chair is expected to teach eachsemester.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2008, but applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled. Letter of application referencing position title, plus curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Hilary Stallings, College of Liberal Arts, Faculty Recruitment, Middle Tennessee State University, Box 546, Murfreesboro, TN 37132. Visit www.mtsu.edu/~libarts2 for more information. MTSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan State University
Title of Position: Assistant Professor in African Diaspora, Assistant Professor of Sociology
Posted August 27, 2008

Field of Work and Duties: The Department of Sociology at Michigan State University is seeking applications for two tenure-stream faculty positions as Assistant Professors in the study of the African Diaspora. We seek sociologists who study Diasporic groups (African origin) and their identities, cultural forms, economic and political ties, social organization, and/or post-national and transnational processes and movements. Candidates should have expertise to enhance the Sociology department theme, Global Transformations, and one of our focus areas of urban, race and migration, family and gender, health and well-being, sociology of population-demography, and/or food-environment-agriculture-science and technology (see www.sociology.msu.edu).These are academic year appointments. Successful candidates will be expected to establish a strong, externally recognized and supported program of scholarship; to develop excellence in teaching with undergraduate and graduate courses; and to establish a recognized program of outreach and professional service appropriate to their scholarship. Relevant language skills are desirable. Candidates with regional areas of interest in Africa, Asia, and/or Latin America and the Caribbean are preferred. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, writing samples and four letters of reference to: African Diaspora Faculty Search Committee, 316 Berkey Hall, Department of Sociology, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1111. Electronic submissions are encouraged. Submit at bokemeie@msu.edu. Further information on the department and the position announcement are also available on the department website: http://www.soc.msu.edu/. Initial review of applications will begin October 1, 2008 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Position available August 15, 2009.

Date position is available: August 15, 2009
Salary- $62,000-$68,000
Organization: Michigan State University, Department: Sociology, 316 Berkey Hall, Department of Sociology, East Lansing, MI 48824-1111
Dr. Steven J. Gold, Search Committee Chair, Dr. Janet Bokemeier, Department Chairperson
Contact information: (517) 353-6352 bokemeie@msu.edu, gold@msu.edu
Application deadline: October 1, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is identified

Washington State University
Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Director
Posted July 24, 2008

The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), and WSU Extension invite applications for a tenured, 12 month position as Director, Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (Associate Professor or Professor).

Required: Earned Ph.D. in any discipline related to sustainable agriculture, including agricultural, social, food, natural resources or environmental sciences; qualified for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor. For position description listing all qualifications and application process, visit: http://www.hrs.wsu.edu/employment/fapvacancies.aspx (Search #5090)

Contact: Dr. Raymond A. Jussaume, Jr. Chair, CSANR Director Search Committee, Wilson-Short Hall, Rm. 17, PO Box 644006, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-4006, 509-335-7626, Fax 509-335-2125, rajussaume@wsu.edu
Screening begins October 3, 2008. EEO/AA/ADA

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
Hickory Corners, MI
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Project
Posted June 19, 2008

We seek an Education and Outreach Coordinator who will develop and lead educational and outreach programs for the Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) project (www.lter.kbs.msu.edu) at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS). This is an annual year (12 month) academic specialist appointment with competitive salary and benefits. This position is initially fixed-term (2 year), but is expected to convert to a continuing academic specialist appointment with evidence of success and renewed funding of the KBS LTER.

Responsibilities
The position will focus on disseminating knowledge generated by LTER research on the ecology and sustainability of row-crop production systems in the larger agricultural landscape. Programming will target a variety of audiences, including Extension Educators, K-12 teachers, agricultural producers, undergraduates, and the general public. Primary duties include the development and delivery of educational and outreach programs (workshops, bulletins, fact sheets, curriculum, teaching aids, etc.) The successful applicant will work closely with MSU faculty and staff involved in existing education/outreach activities at KBS, particularly the Assistant Director for Education and Outreach and Land and Water unit staff. The applicant will develop, lead, and coordinate programs for graduate students and undergraduate interns/researchers working on the LTER and related programs in sustainable agriculture at KBS. The applicant will be expected to participate in KBS, MSU and national LTER education and outreach committees.

The successful applicant will report to the KBS LTER Director and work closely with the KBS LTER Education and Outreach Committee. Salary and benefits are highly competitive, commensurate with prior experience. The position is based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners, MI (www.kbs.msu.edu).

Qualifications
M.Sc. required, (Ph.D. preferred) in ecology, agronomy, science or environmental education, natural resources, or a related field. Previous experience in an educational or outreach position, including university extension, with an agronomy/ecological/natural resource focus is desired, with evidence for meeting goals, developing and leading educational programs, and participation in grant writing activities. This position requires strong communication skills (speaking, writing, web-design), excellent organizational abilities, creativity, and an ability to build relationships with academic and community partners. For further information contact co-chairs Kay Gross (LTEREducation@kbs.msu.edu) or Tom Schmidt (tschmidt@msu.edu).

Applications should be submitted as a single Adobe Acrobat pdf or Word file (please include your last name in the filename) to LTEREducation@kbs.msu.edu and include (1) a statement of interest, relevant skills, and work experiences; (2) a CV; (3) two writing samples (publications, grants or related materials) and (4) names and contact information for three professional references. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is available immediately. Review of applications will begin August 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

Position Responsibilities: Teaching 10%; Administration 20%; Outreach Service 70%

Description of Duties
60%     Initiate and provide leadership for education and outreach activities and programs affiliated with the KBS LTER project to Extension Educators, K-12 teachers, producers, undergraduates, and the general public - see language above.
20%     PI for proposals to enhance educational and outreach programs for the LTER and related projects in sustainable agriculture at KBS.
10%     Develop, lead, and coordinate programs for graduate students and undergraduate interns/researchers working on the LTER and related programs in sustainable agriculture at KBS.
10%     Participation in KBS, MSU and national LTER education and outreach committees.

Community Agroecology Network
Associate Director
Posted September 3, 2008

Community Agroecology Network (CAN) is a nonprofit organization affiliated with and located at the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC). CAN was founded in 2002 by researchers working in Latin America to create an international network committed to sustaining rural livelihoods and environments by integrating participatory action research and education with alternative trade innovations. We work with partner organizations in communities in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Mexico. For more information about CAN and our programs, please visit www.communityagroecology.net.

CAN is a learning organization where the staff works as a team to develop alternative networks that promote environmental and social justice. We are all engaged in the learning process and collaborate with both university students and our partner organizations in ways that develop our knowledge and skills.

The CAN Associate Director is a new position within our growing organization. This position will work closely with the Co-Executive Directors, the staff and the partner organizations to build the organization, further develop the network and promote CAN's mission and programs. This position is currently supported through grant funds and continuation of the position is dependent on future funding.

Job Responsibilities
For 2008-09 the Associate Director's responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Promoting the CAN Network (25% time)
  Related responsibilities will include representing CAN at meetings and conferences; developing strategic partnerships; developing and implementing strategic plans and agreements with CAN partner organizations in Latin America.
• Directing the Marketing Program (25% time)
  This position will be responsible for oversight and market plans for CAN's fairtrade direct market, including supervision of staff and program analysis. The Associate Director will also coordinate the implementation of the new conservation-based coffee program being developed with U.S.-based roasters and CAN partner communities and CAN researcher liaisons (see description below).
• Coordinating Conservation Coffee Program (25% time)
  The Conservation Coffee Program brings together farmers, roasters and CAN Participatory Action Researchers in an innovative partnership devoted to rewarding farmers for their contributions to environmental conservation. In addition this program seeks to develop and establish efficient livelihood and environmental monitoring of the impacts of the partnership on farmer households and surrounding coffee landscapes. The Associate Director will be responsible for coordinating the pilot projects of this emerging program, and to expand it if funding is available.
• Developing the organization (25% time)
  The Associate Director will play a key role in organizational development including participating in strategic planning, fundraising and as a member of the Leadership Team. This position will be responsible for developing a business plan, budget management, a short and long-term funding planning, and development of other organizational policies.

This position will be based at the CAN offices at UCSC and may involve national and international travel.

Position Qualifications
The Associate Director must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and, preferably, bicultural (U.S./Latin America). He/She will have demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse people. The selected person will be a creative problem solver with involvement in the environmental and social justice movements. As a social change advocate this person will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and mentor others. The selected person will have a related masters degree or equivalent experience, strong interest in nonprofit management and development, experience with project planning and management, and proficiency in electronic systems including databases, spreadsheet and other electronic office tools. The Associate Director will also have excellent speaking, written and presentation skills in both English and Spanish and experience collaborating with stakeholders and partner organizations. As Associate Director this person will have the ability to demonstrate good judgment, set priorities, and complete multiple and complex projects independently or working with others.

Desirable qualifications include fundraising and grant development, knowledge of rural farming systems in Latin America, experience with coffee market development and budget analysis, development of management systems and organization policies and knowledge of alternative trade systems and networks.

Salary: This is a full-time year-round position. Salary range $48,000 - 55,000 + benefits.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references
by September 26, 2008 to:
Roberta Jaffe, CAN Co-Director
PO Box 7653
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-7653

For further information call 831-459-3619.

CAN is an equal opportunity employer

Oakbrook, Illinois
Vice President, Farm Foundation
Posted July 9, 2008

Applicants are sought for the position of Vice President of Farm Foundation. This individual must be well-versed in issues of the food system and rural regions, and possess the knowledge, skills and creativity to work productively with diverse stakeholders on complex issues. The successful candidate will have strong leadership and management skills, as well as a diverse background with experience in business, public policy, academia and the nonprofit community.

The Vice President serves as the Chief Operating Office of Farm Foundation. The Vice President is responsible to the President for all aspects of the Foundation's business and financial operations, and participates actively in program management and representation.

Farm Foundation is a non-profit organization. It serves as a catalyst for sound public policy by providing objective information to foster a deeper understanding of issues shaping the future for agriculture, food systems and rural regions.

The Foundation has a 75-year reputation for objective economic and policy analysis related to agriculture, the food system and rural communities. This unique role of the Foundation mandates that staff have the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, encourage thoughtful approaches to address current issues, and anticipate evolving issues that will shape the future of the food system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration

• Organizes and manages all business operations of Farm Foundation.
• Oversees the fiscal management of the Foundation and its multi-million dollar endowment.
• Develops and monitors the Foundation's operating budget.
• Serves as the primary liaison for all professional vendors including: auditor, financial advisors and money managers, legal counsel and benefits providers.
• Serves as Secretary of Foundation Board.

Program Planning and Management

• Participates in development of innovative new programs.
• Monitors the implementation of the Foundation's strategic plan.
• Communicates strategic planning goals to potential project partners.
• Part of team managing Foundation programs.

Leadership

• Promotes Farm Foundation in the agricultural community.
• Establishes and promotes relationships with universities, government, industry groups, interest groups and other non-profit organizations.
• Serves as a spokesperson for Farm Foundation with a wide variety of audiences.

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to address complex problems with practical creativity.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders and professionals involved in economic and policy issues.
• Experience in management, supervision and policy development for complex programs.
• Experience in budgeting, financial management and financial development work.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Education and Experience:

• MS or equivalent in agricultural economics or a related social science field. A PhD or other terminal degree is preferred.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management in an industry, government, academic or nonprofit organization.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in progressively responsible positions related to qualifications cited above.
• Work experience in industry, government and academic settings and/or demonstrated ability to work with leaders of all these sectors.
• Experience working in the nonprofit community or management of a nonprofit is desirable.

Application Process:

Send a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Neilson C. Conklin, President, Farm Foundation, 1301 W. 22nd St, Suite 615, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 2, 2008.