CareerPlan

Assistant Professor (CAS) in Sustainable Agri-Food Systems

MacdonaldStewart Bld, CAFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop experiential learning opportunities and lead courses in sustainable and equitable agri-food systems for youth in rural African communities, while coordinating a collaborative program with universities in Ghana.

Role type

Contract Assistant Professor (Teaching)

Builds

Academic programs and training pathways for youth in the agri-food sector

Domain

Sustainable Agri-Food Systems, International Development, Nutrition

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Sustainable agri-food processing, Food product development, Food security, Food science, Human nutrition, Program evaluation, Inclusive pedagogy, Student supervision, Partnership management, Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) experience

Preferred skills

Experience in Africa and Ghana, French language proficiency

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop and teach courses in sustainable agri-food systems, Oversee implementation of the collaborative program with universities in Ghana, Coordinate training of HQPs, Prepare quarterly reports, Travel to Ghana

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC