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Food Innovation and Small Business Coordinator - Academic Coordinator II Local Farm And Food Innovation (LFFI) 23-23)r- University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Application Deadline: February 24, 2024
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for a Food Innovation and Small Business Coordinator, Academic Coordinator II. UC ANR operates a statewide network of researchers, educators and support staff dedicated to the development and application of knowledge to address local agricultural, environmental and community health issues. Research, outreach and education from locally based Cooperative Extension offices serves all 58 counties from 70+ locations throughout the state. Our mission is to bring the University of California directly to Californians through research, extension and education programs that support:
By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California's reach to engage all people and communities in California, ensuring equal access to the UC system.
Purpose:
The Food Innovation and Small Business Coordinator will coordinate the efforts of the Local Farm and Food Innovation (LFFI) Farm to Market team to support and expand small-scale food businesses in Fresno and nearby counties. The Coordinator will work with project staff and community partners to provide technical assistance with product development, food safety, permitting, business planning, and marketing for value-added products, Cottage Foods enterprises, and small-scale processing. This position is an integral part of the LFFI Initiative, part of the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation (F3) Project, offering a unique opportunity to drive positive change in the Central Valley region's food systems. The Food Innovation and Small Business Coordinator will leverage their expertise in food science, food technology, community and economic development, business and/or food systems by supporting technological innovation and small business support for small scale farms, food businesses, and food processing enterprises. This includes supervising Community Education Specialists providing business support, guidance, and resources to small-scale farms and food businesses and translators providing bilingual support in Hmong and Spanish. The Coordinator will coordinate applied research conducted by UC ANR researchers with expertise in food science, food safety, customers trends and more, and to support development of value-added products and small-scale processing technology. The role extends to staying at the forefront of food and food technology trends and will provide valuable insights into equipment selection and processing methods for technology-based startups and food/food processing enterprises. Through understanding of regional resources, the LFFI Farm to Market team led by the Food Innovation and Small Business Coordinator will be able to support startups through all stages of their growth journey, from early stage planning through financing to navigating complex industry trends and supporting startups through all stages of their growth journey, from securing financing to navigating complex regulatory requirements. The Coordinator will have a strong commitment to serving marginalized and disadvantaged individuals and will drive initiatives aimed at enhancing their economic viability and seamless integration into regional supply chains.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical Assistance and Community Engagement
Research and Knowledge Transfer Activities
Technical Assistance and Community Engagement
Project Coordination
Counties of Responsibility: This position will be headquartered at the UCCE Fresno County Office, Fresno, CA, and will cover the following counties: Merced, Fresno, Madera, Tulare and Kings Counties.
Reporting Relationship: The Food Innovation and Small Business Coordinator is administratively responsible to the LFFI Regional Director.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Education: A minimum of a Master's degree in an appropriate field such as Food Science, Food Technology, Community and Economic Development, Food Systems, Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, or a related field is required at the time of appointment, in addition to a minimum of three years of professional experience.
Minimum and Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Competence and Impact
Communication
Collaboration, Teamwork and Flexibility
Lifelong Learning
Learn more about Skills and Areas of Programmatic Review (including Professional Competence, University and Public Service and Affirmative Action and DEI) at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/Professional_Development/files/355229.pdf
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Clinical Assistant /Associate / Full Professor/ Lecturer / Instructor - Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics
The Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) seeks to fill a clinical teaching and outreach faculty position in Agricultural Economics.
Applicants will develop a nationally recognized outreach program in support of the University’s land grant mission. The program should focus on the modern management decisions facing agricultural producers - including commodity marketing, emerging technology adoption, and conservation- and how they can benefit Illinois and global stakeholders participating across the food supply chain. The incumbent will teach and mentor undergraduate and professional continuing education students in the Department’s concentrations focused on agriculture, environmental economics, and/or policy.
Responsibilities: The person filling this position will be expected to: (1) develop or maintain (depending on rank) a nationally prominent outreach program by actively participating in farmdoc, our award-winning Extension and outreach program and working with various Illinois stakeholders, e.g., Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Specialty Growers Association, Illinois Nutrient Research Education Council, Illinois Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the state legislature, or other relevant stakeholders. (2) Contribute to the Department’s academic programs through teaching, typically three courses per year, and provide academic leadership and service, broadly defined and commensurate with rank.
ACE, the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES), and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) provide a rich environment for collaborative teaching and outreach, and a commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion. Our externally oriented departmental culture presents opportunities for engagement with faculty from other departments in the College and Campus and with stakeholders and policymakers through the Department and College extension efforts, including the farmdoc project, Gardner Agriculture Policy Program, and partners such as the Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association (FBFM).
Qualifications: Candidates would preferably have a Ph.D. in agricultural and/or applied economics, economics, agribusiness, or a related field. An applicant with a master’s degree and industry and/or Extension experience would also be highly valued. An appointee with a master’s degree may hold the title Instructor; An appointee with an earned Ph.D. may hold the title Lecturer or Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, depending upon experience and qualifications.
Salary and Appointment: Competitive, based on qualifications and rank, with a starting salary in the $75,000-$130,000 range. The initial appointment is expected to be 45% teaching, 45% Extension, and 10% academic leadership/service. This position is a full-time, 100% nine-month non-tenure track faculty appointment (9-month service basis paid over 12 months), with the possibility of summer appointment.
Start Date: August 16, 2024.
Application: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 19, 2024, but applications will be accepted until a candidate for hire is identified. Interviews may begin before the closing date; however, no offers will be extended until after that date. To apply, please create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a brief cover letter, a CV, a sample of written work (e.g., manuscripts, reports, extension guides or bulletins, training manuals, etc.), an outreach statement,a teaching statement, a statement describing the candidate’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusive environments, and names and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission.
Additional Information: In the Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics (ACE), we educate decision-makers about global economic issues related to food, agriculture, development, environmental sustainability, and financial markets. Through research, education, and extension, our award-winning faculty and students are at the forefront of advancing knowledge and putting economics into action in Illinois and worldwide. We strive to offer an inclusive, welcoming, and enjoyable work climate where faculty and staff are empowered to accomplish their professional goals.
Department Information: see https://ace.illinois.edu/ or contact Yvonne Cubberley, at 217- 300-7580, or yvonne@illinois.edu.
Questions about the position: Contact the search Chair, Peter Goldsmith at pgoldsmi@illinois.edu with “ACE Clinical Faculty ” in the subject line.
Questions about the application process, please call: 217-333-2137.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT
Assistant Professor or higher - Agribusiness Marketing and Management
The Department of Agriculture within the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the American University of Beirut seeks dynamic and motivated candidates for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor Faculty position in Agribusiness. We seek candidates with the vision and expertise to lead an impactful research program that advances agribusiness marketing and management in Lebanon and the region. The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor or above, starting September 1, 2024.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and conduct a research program in the Department of Agriculture in agribusiness marketing and management and related areas. The successful candidate will also teach undergraduate and graduate courses (four per year - fall and spring semesters) in the marketing and management of food, fiber and agribusiness-related products, marketing research, marketing plans, operation management and other courses consistent with both the needs of the department and the expertise of the candidate.
This position will also incorporate responsibilities in advising undergraduate and graduate students in Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics, serving as a liaison with professional local and regional Agro-food organizations, and outreach service within the Faculty’s extension programs. The person filling this position will have the opportunity to work closely with other faculty in related and complementary teaching, research, extension and applied research programs.
Required Qualifications
Application Deadline: Until filled.
Application Process:
Send a current and signed resume/curriculum vitae, official transcripts, copies of publications or working papers, statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of at least three professional references to:
Dean of Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences,
American University of Beirut
P.O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon
Send an electronic copy to: fafs@aub.edu.lb.
Letters of reference must not accompany the application. Applicants should ask the referees to send their letters directly to the office of the Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the above address.
The American University of Beirut is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The home page is available at: https://www.aub.edu.lb/fafs/Pages/default.aspx
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