Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Sustainable Farming and Food Systems
Location:    Tompkins Cortland Community College
Full/Part Time:     Fall Term 2022

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Teach one or more sections of ENVS 112- Food Systems Seminar III Identity, Ethics and Culture in the Global Food System. This course explores the many ways in which our personal and cultural identities are linked to food; investigates the ethical choices involved in preparing and eating food; and examines the dynamic interaction of food and culture in an increasingly globalized world. Should we eat animals? Should we only grow food organically? Should we consume genetically modified (GMO) foods? Are locally-produced foods ethically superior to globally-sourced foods? Are our ways of producing and consuming food fair to everyone? Should government play a role in promoting food safety and public health? Should our government play a role in easing world hunger? Students will develop an understanding of how individual choices help to shape the food system, and the ethical implications of these choices. ENVS 112 fulfills the SUNY General Education Humanities requirement. This course is required for students in Culinary Arts and Sustainable Farming and Food Systems degree programs.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree or 18 graduate credits in Food Studies, Ethics or related field
- Two years of teaching experience at the college level
- Ability to work in an online/remote environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in sustainable farming or food systems preferred.
 
COMPENSATION:  $925 - $1,130 per credit hour dependent upon experience. Salary subject to change pending outcome of TC3 Adjunct Association negotiations.
 
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply and view the full position description, visit www.tompkinscortland.edu/college-info/employment.
Note: Additional application materials/essays will be requested.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin July 25th and continue until the position is filled.

LOCATION: Tompkins Cortland Community College is located in the naturally beautiful and culturally rich Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, near Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton.
Tompkins Cortland Community College is a culturally diverse campus with over two decades of strong partnerships with international colleges and universities and a commitment to preparing our students for citizenship in a global society. Tompkins Cortland Community College is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and awards associate degrees in career-oriented and liberal arts/sciences programs of study. Enrollment is approximately 3,500 students. To learn more about the College, visit our website at www.tompkinscortland.edu. Visa sponsorship not available. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/EOE