Faculty Positions

Position: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track
University: Trent University
Location: Peterborough, Ontario

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Trent University invites applications for a tenure track appointment in the Trent School of the Environment (TSE) at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will be at Trent’s Peterborough Campus and will commence July 1st, 2025. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The Trent School of Environment is one of the largest and most established undergraduate environmental institutions in the country, offering 14 different degree programs and more than 100 courses across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The Trent School of the Environment benefits from leading graduate programs and several renowned research centres, including our own Trent Farm. Trent University is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Michi Saagig Anishinaabeg. The picturesque Peterborough campus is located along the Otonabee River and includes a dozen nature areas. The city of Peterborough is the home of many restaurants, music venues, parks and trails, as well as the Canadian Canoe Museum.

A PhD degree in the social science or humanities, with a focus on the social, economic or environmental sustainability of agriculture and food systems, is required. Post-doctoral research and experience working with community groups would be an asset. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and extend the Trent School of the Environment’s existing strengths.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial group of faculty, staff, students, and community partners. We seek candidates who can collaborate across the university and with external partners in both their research and teaching activities. Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and service is required.

The selected applicant will normally teach four courses per year that are core to our sustainable agriculture and food systems (SAFS) and environmental studies degree programs. These might include Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS 1001H); Canadian Food and Agriculture Policy (SAFS 4100H), Sustainable Farm Business Management (SAFS 2800H), or Animals and Society (SAFS 3302H). The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an innovative, externally funded, and policy-relevant research agenda; mentor and supervise students and highly qualified personnel; contribute to School and university governance; and support Trent’s commitment to teaching excellence.

Applications should be sent as a single PDF and include (1) a letter of application (no more than two pages); (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement discussing your research plans, teaching philosophy and experience, approach to working with community and professional partners, and your approach to equity, diversity and inclusion (no more than four pages); and (4) the names and contact information for three references to tsejobs@trentu.ca (Attn: Stephen Hill). Applicants may also submit a self-identification form as part of their application package.

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Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025, and will continue until a candidate is selected. For inquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Stephen Hill, Hiring Committee Chair and Director of the School of the Environment.

Trent University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous People (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities or racialized groups and LGBTQ2+ people.

Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact tse@trentu.ca .

While all applicants are thanked for their interest and applications to this position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.