PROFESSOR-FACILITATOR OF BUSINESS PROJECTS

Filed Under: Faculty positions
Date: May 19th, 2023

EARTH UNIVERSITY

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY POSITION

EARTH University is a private, not-for-profit institution, dedicated to education in agriculture and natural resource management. EARTH is a four-year residential undergraduate institution with approximately 400 students coming from 35 countries, mostly in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. EARTH’s educational model is based on the principles of student-centered and experiential learning. All professor positions are focused on the role of teaching.

EARTH University invites applications from qualified candidates interested in being considered for the position described below.

PROFESSOR-FACILITATOR OF BUSINESS PROJECTS

Qualifications:

The candidate must possess the following qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in the agro-business field and/or related areas.
  • Experience in the management and execution of enterprises in the area of sustainable food systems at a global level under an innovation approach.
  • Managerial experience.
  • Knowledgeand experience in techniques and technologies for business and projects management  to be part of a multidisciplinary group, dedicated in the training of professionals in agriculture and management of natural resources
  • Demonstrated teaching excellence. (Attach evaluations.)
  • Skills in the use of information and communication technologies in face-to-face and virtual environments.
  • Fluent written and oral English and Spanish
  • Excellent abilities in inter-disciplinary and multicultural teamwork
  • Availability to live and work in a rural area

Responsabilidades

  • To impart knowledge that will bring about student learning of business models based on entrepreneurship initiatives in the area of sustainable food systems
  • Facilitate the learning of students under the learning-by-doing modality, theoretical principles, skills and practical experiences in the Agribusiness area that will allow them to develop their entrepreneurial attitude and business capacity.
  • To be part of the business team in the academic program.
  • Facilitate student learning through applied principles and experiences in a multicultural and diverse environment.
  • Participate in outreach activities of the University and the International Academic Relations Office.
  • Participate in research projects, in the Work Experience course and other activities that involve students of the University and in scientific or professional activities in your field
  • Support other activities of the academic program and provide service to the University (in both campuses: Guácimo, Limón and Liberia, Guanacaste) than contribute to the integral education of the student.

EARTH offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.  EARTH also has residential options inside our Campus available in a multicultural environment.

Application Procedure

Candidates should send 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-mails and Skype contact. References will be only contacted if the candidates are selected as finalists. Send all documents to:

Contact:

Yanine Chan Blanco
Dean of Academic Affairs
EARTH University
Phone number +506 2713-0000
E-mail: decanato@earth.ac.cr
Web page: www.earth.ac.cr