ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY POSITION
  

 
PROFESSOR OF TROPICAL CROPS
Responsibilities:

EARTH is seeking qualified candidates to:
  • Facilitate students’ learning of the principles of agricultural production systems in the humid tropics and the acquisition of skills through practical experience with such systems.
  • Participate in activities of social impact involving students and support activities of the Continuing Education Program
  • Participate in research projects involving EARTH students and in scientific or professional activities as related to field
  • Participate in other activities related to university service
Qualifications:
  • Degree in Agronomy or Tropical Agriculture, with a Master’s o doctoral degree in the field of specialization and extensive practical experience in tropical agricultural production. Experience in plant propagation and nutrition and sustainable agriculture is desirable.
  • Extensive experience in teaching young adults
  • Demonstrated excellence as a facilitator of learning
  • Experience living and working in Latin America desirable but not required
  • Spanish fluency (language of instruction), both oral and written, is required
  • Excellent inter-personal skills
  • Skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
PROCEDIMIENTOS PARA APLICAR

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications for the position and their teaching philosophy, a copy of their curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references including phone numbers and e-mail addresses. References will be contacted only for the finalists. Please send all documents to:


Dr. Manuel Cerrato
Dean of Academic Affairs
Universidad EARTH
Apartado Postal 4442-1000
San José, Costa Rica
Phone +506 2713-0000 Fax +506 2713-0387
E-mail: amunoz@earth.ac.cr
Web page: www.earth.ac.cr