The School of Natural Resources and Environment is seeking applicants for a full”time, nine”month faculty position in sustainable food systems. SNRE’s mission is to contribute to the protection of the Earth’s resources and the achievement of a sustainable society.

We seek applicants working in any ecological aspect of sustainability in the food system from production to consumption, with either an international or domestic focus. The position will focus broadly on sustainability aspects of the food system with a natural science or environmental science emphasis. It could include, for example, the conservation and/or function of wildlife in agricultural landscapes, the role of biodiversity on productivity, sustainability and resilience of agroecosystems, ecosystem services within agricultural landscapes (e.g., pest control, greenhouse gas mitigation or pollination services), the environmental benefits of urban gardens and local food systems, the links between agroecology and food sovereignty, and the links between sustainability and the spatial distribution of agricultural lands. Applicants’ substantive training and expertise may be in any natural science or environmental science discipline relevant to the sustainability of food systems, including ecology, agroecology, agroforestry, hydrology, ecological modeling, life cycle analysis, spatial analysis, genetics, etc. In addition to their disciplinary perspective, we seek candidates with experience, skills, and interest in integrating knowledge from multiple domains, through collaborations with people in other disciplines.

This position in SNRE is one of five positions intended to broaden and deepen the university’s commitment to research and teaching in the area of sustainable food systems. The position is inherently interdisciplinary, bringing together a number of new and existing faculty in a cross”disciplinary teaching and research effort in sustainable food systems.

The position will be filled at the assistant professor (tenure”track) level. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline or interdisciplinary program is required by the time of hire, and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, a concise personal statement describing your vision and plans for research and education, and copies of three letters of reference. To apply go to http://sitemaker.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/faculty_position_postings.

Review of applications will begin on Oct. 1, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Campus visits are expected to occur in November and December 2012. The position is expected to begin by September 1, 2013.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer, and individuals from under”represented groups are encouraged to apply.